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A Look Back at Undeveloped Columbia Heights in 1903

Get a look back in time to see the undeveloped Columbia Heights of 1903! Read about the name changes and see the old map from the Library of Congress. Share it with your friends on Facebook!

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Check this sweet map out. The whole area is really undeveloped, and the streets still have the old names (read about the name changes). Share this on Facebook with your friends, and make sure you click on the map for a larger version.

Columbia Heights in 1903
Columbia Heights in 1903 (Library of Congress)

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