Lincoln Memorial in 1917

A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction

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This is what the Lincoln Memorial looked like in its early days. This photo is from 1917, during construction of the memorial.

Lincoln Memorial in 1917
Lincoln Memorial in 1917

Source: Library of Congress

Also, don’t forget to check out this post on the dedication of the memorial with Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd, in attendance.

3 thoughts on “A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction”

  1. Ever run across photos or articles on the Christian Heurich Brewery that sat where the Kenedy Center now stands or the Robert Portner Brewery in Alexandria?

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