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A Glimpse of Washington DC in 1916 Through the Ford Motor Company’s Archives

  • Published September 9, 2013
Washington branch office of Ford - current location of the Canadian Embassy
Take a glimpse into Washington DC in 1916 with these stunning images from the Ford Motor Company's archives! See the Ford building under construction and the location of the current Canadian Embassy.
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Here are some great images shared with us by GoDCer Adam. These are from Ford Motor Company’s archives showing Washington around 1916.

Ford building under construction
Ford building under construction
Ford building under construction
Ford building under construction
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Ford building under construction
Ford building under construction
Ford's Washington branch building
Ford’s Washington branch building
rear of Ford branch building opening to alley
rear of Ford branch building opening to alley
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Washington branch office of Ford - current location of the Canadian Embassy
Washington branch office of Ford – current location of the Canadian Embassy
location of the current Canadian Embassy
location of the current Canadian Embassy

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The Huntsman's Store advertisement in the Washington Times - October 20th, 1912
96 Years Before District of Columbia v. Heller: Purchasing a Firearm at National Sporting Goods Co.
West-southwest view with Maryland Ave. SW and B Street SW
An Amazing View of DC in 1867 – Found on Library of Congress Site

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