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Posted In April 1, 2014
The White House Conservatory in 1857: What It Was Like During James Buchanan and Franklin Pierce's Presidencies
Take a look at the White House conservatory in 1857, and get a glimpse into what life was like during the presidencies of James Buchanan and Franklin Pierce. The conservatory was eventually demolished to be replaced by the West Wing.
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Washington Was Originally Named Rome, Maryland
A Look at Maine Ave. SW in 1865, Right Around the Time of President Lincoln's Assassination
1916 Convention of Former Slaves in Washington
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A Look Back at Defrees Alley in Washington D.C.
Pictures Tell a Story: Exploring a 1918 Photo of WWI Soldiers in DC
Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant
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Metro's 17-Foot Long "Experimental Station" in 1968
The Construction of Key Bridge Connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn
Unbuilt Wonders: The 1912 Alternative Designs for the Lincoln Memorial
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