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Published
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.
Discovering Putnam's Billiard Parlor - December 7th, 1911 (Washington Herald)
A Look Back: 73 Years Since This Photo Was Taken, As We Move Into 2013
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We love these old
Baist maps
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1909 Baist map of Capitol Hill
Source:
Library of Congress
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