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Posted In January 17, 2014
Compare and Contrast: 1940s Aerial Photo of Washington and Google Map
GoDCer Chris graciously shared an aerial photo of Washington from the 1940s. Compare and contrast it to the Google Map for a fascinating look into the past.
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If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814
Now This is Cool: Check Out the Washington Times Pocket Directory of Apartments from 1914
More 1964 Photos of The Beatles in Washington, D.C.
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