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A Glimpse into History: An Incredible Old Photograph of Great Falls from 1864

See a glimpse into the past with this incredible old photograph of Great Falls from 1864. Relive history and marvel at this timeless piece of art.
sign at the National Zoo
Alligators in their enclosure in the original Animal House, also known as the Carnivora House, which opened in 1892 and was the first permanent building at the National Zoological Park. The alligators are housed in the "temporary" wooden wing of the structure (Smithsonian)

What an awesome old photograph of Great Falls from 1864.

Great Falls in 1864
Great Falls in 1864

Source: Library of Congress

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