Exploring the Old B&P Railroad Station Where President Garfield Was Assassinated

Take a journey back in time and explore the old B&P Railroad Station where President Garfield was assassinated. View an image of the station from the 1880s, courtesy of the Library of Congress.

We found this at the Library of Congress, and it shows the old B&P Railroad Station where President Garfield was assassinated.

Exterior of old Pennsylvania Station, 6th & B Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C., as it appeared in the 1880's showing street traffic in front and insert of interior
Exterior of old Pennsylvania Station, 6th & B Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C., as it appeared in the 1880’s showing street traffic in front and insert of interior

Source: Library of Congress

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