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A Look at the 1861 Civil War Map of the D.C. Area

Take a look at this 1861 Civil War map of the D.C. area to explore the District's history of war. Source: Library of Congress.
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"Auto wreck. December 31, 1923." Continuing this week's theme of vehicular mishaps on (and off) the roads of Washington, D.C. On New Year's Eve, this car was in the drink. See the comments for details about this fatal accident in the Tidal Basin. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
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This is an old Civil War map of the D.C. area from 1861.

District of Columbia and the seat of war on the Potomac (1861)
District of Columbia and the seat of war on the Potomac (1861)

Source: Library of Congress

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