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A Stunning Photo of the Mall Taken from the Capitol Building in 1936

Take a look at this stunning photo of the Mall taken from the Capitol Building in 1936. Featuring the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian, this photo is a testament to the beauty of the city.

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The Mall as seen from the Capitol
The Mall as seen from the Capitol

This is a beautiful photo taken from the Capitol Building in 1936, looking down the Mall at the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian.

The Mall as seen from the Capitol
The Mall as seen from the Capitol (Cornell University Library)

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Topics1930s · Capitol Building · Washington Monument

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