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Explore the History of Georgia Avenue Through an 1870s Photograph

  • Published December 4, 2013
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Take a step back in time and explore the history of Georgia Avenue. Check out this 1870s photograph and learn more about the area with a deeper dive into the history of the road. Source: Park View DC.
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Here’s a great photo that we found on Park View DC. Of course it wasn’t called Georgia Avenue then, so read up on the history of the road too.

Check out their post to read a little more about the photo.

1870s view
1870s view
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Source: Park View DC

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