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August 12, 2013
Exploring the Beauty of Old Baist Maps
Discover the beautiful old Baist maps of Capitol Hill. Learn more about the history of the region and take a look at the 1909 Baist map of Capitol Hill, sourced from the Library of Congress.
A Look Back in Time: A Baseball Game at Georgetown University in 1900
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1909 Baist map of Capitol Hill
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