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August 1, 2013
A Glimpse Into History: An Old Photograph of the Cuban Embassy on 16th Street
Get a glimpse into history with this amazing old photograph of the Cuban Embassy on 16th Street. See the image and read more about it from the Library of Congress!
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Here is a terrific old photograph of the Cuban Embassy on 16th St.
Cuban embassy
Source:
Library of Congress
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