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Laying The Cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial

Tagged 1910s, Lincoln Memorial

1908 Washington Senators

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1913 Map of Woodley Park and Observatory Circle

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Shoppers at the outdoor food market, 7th Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. View looking up 7th Street, ca. 1900

Shoppers on Pennsylvania Ave. (1900)

front page of the Washington Times - May 13th, 1912

May 13th, 1912: Boy’s Body Recovered From Potomac

The Dunbar Hotel, located on 15th street between U and V streets NW. Designed by Clement A. Didden, Jr. the hotel had 485 bedrooms. Demolished in 1974. Automobiles are shown on the street, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a gas station with a "Texaco / Amoc / Sinclair" sign. "Ansco Safety Film" edge imprint. Negative uncaptioned.

Lost History: Dunbar Hotel at 15th and U Street

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Here are a couple great photographs from the cornerstone laying of the Lincoln Memorial. The ceremony was held on February 15th, 1915.

Lincoln Memorial cornerstone laying

Lincoln Memorial cornerstone laying

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