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Exploring the Whittemore House and the Women’s National Democratic Club in 1900

Whittemore House in 1900
Take a look back in time to 1900 and explore the Whittemore House and the Women's National Democratic Club with these beautiful historical photos. Check out the websites to learn more about the amazing history of these locations!
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This beautiful old home is the Whittemore House (check out their website) on New Hampshire Ave. NW, just off of Dupont Circle. It still stands today as the Women’s National Democratic Club (check out their website). What a great photo, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1900.

Whittemore House in 1900
Whittemore House in 1900

Source: Library of Congress

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Whittemore House in 1900
Whittemore House in 1900
Whittemore House in 1900
Whittemore House in 1900
Whittemore House in 1900
Whittemore House in 1900

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