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A Glimpse of Washington DC in the 1910s

Washington in the 1910s
Take a step back in time with this amazing photo of Washington DC in the 1910s. See the majestic Treasury Department and other landmarks from this era. Presented by Ghosts of DC.
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Wow, this one is great. I wish I had a higher resolution version of this. This looks like a view up 15th Street with the Treasury Department on the left.

Washington in the 1910s
Washington in the 1910s

Source: old-pictures.com

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