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What 21st and F Streets Looked Like in 1865

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This is a terrific old photo of 21st and F St. NW at the conclusion of the Civil War. Does is look a little different to you?

Quarters of General Alfred Pleasonton, and "Government Horse Shoeing Shop" at Left, 21st St. near F NW - Washington, D.C., April 1865 — Quarters of General Alfred Pleasonton, and “Government Horse Shoeing Shop” at Left, 21st St. near F NW – Washington, D.C., April 1865

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Source: civilwarphotos.net

READ: View from the Roof of the Capitol ... in 1861

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