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Posted In October 10, 2013

Lincoln Memorial postcard
A Rare Find from the Boston Public Library
We made a great discovery at the Boston Public Library, though not in their building. Check out this rare find from their Flickr page and explore the history of the Lincoln Memorial postcard.
May 1st, 1760
Uncovering History: An Indentured Servant's Escape in 1760 Maryland
Discover the fascinating story of William Steuphenson (or Stevenson), an indentured servant who escaped from Lower Marlboro, Maryland in 1760. Read more about this unique piece of history in our blog post.
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Discovering a Civil War-Era Map of Fairfax County
Explore a Civil War-era map of Fairfax County, Virginia, copied by J. Paul Hoffmann and approved by S. Howell Brown in 1864. Discovered at the Library of Congress.
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The Arrival of Metro in Brookland: Remembering an Article from 1977
Brookland is now an up-and-coming neighborhood in Washington DC, but it wasn't always this way. In 1977, the Washington Post printed an article about how Metro was about to arrive. Read on to learn more about the past and present of this DC neighborhood.
Capitol Building in 1924
A Glimpse Into the Past: An Incredible Photo of the Capitol Building in 1924
Take a look back in time with this incredible photo of the Capitol Building in 1924. See the amazing architecture and get a glimpse into the past with this amazing photo!

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