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In 1839, There Were Cows at 7th and Pennsylvania

1830s, Pennsylvania Ave. NW

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Seriously. This city has come a long way from lost sheep and cows on Pennsylvania Ave. Check out this print from 1839.

1839 print of Pennsylvania Ave.

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Source: Library of Congress

READ: A View of Old Washington Down Pennsylvania Avenue

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