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Exploring the History of Chevy Chase Through an Advertisement From 1922
Explore the history of Chevy Chase with this advertisement from 1922. Learn more about this Washington DC neighborhood from the past. #ChevyChase #History #WashingtonDC
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Detailed 1861 Map of Prince George's County
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Chevy Chase ad in
1922
Above is an advertisement from
The Washington Herald
from October 21st,
1922
showing Chevy Chase.
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