Amazing Map of Washington by the B&O Railroad (1921)

1920s, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

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This. Is. So. Cool. Check out this map of Washington, done by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

1921 B&O map of Washington, DC

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