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A Glimpse of History: Viewing the National Mall from the Capitol in 1936

Take a step back in time and view the National Mall from the Capitol in 1936. See this stunning photo and discover its interesting history with Cornell University Library.

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1936 view of the Mall
1936 view of the Mall

What a great photo from 1936. This shows the National Mall as viewed from the Capitol.

1936 view of the Mall
1936 view of the Mall

Source: Cornell University Library

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Topics1930s · National Mall · Washington Monument

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