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An Aerial View of the Washington Monument from 1919

  • Published September 10, 2013
1919. "Washington Monument, view from air." Harris & Ewing.
Get a glimpse into history with this amazing aerial view of the Washington Monument from 1919. Check out this vintage photograph to see what the iconic landmark looked like almost 100 years ago!
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Here’s a photo of something that you’re not likely to see today. It’s a shot of the Washington Monument, taken from an airplane directly above it.

1919. "Washington Monument, view from air." Harris & Ewing.
1919. “Washington Monument, view from air.” Harris & Ewing.

Source: Shorpy

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