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A Look Back at Union Station in Washington, DC in 1920

  • Published June 24, 2014
streetcars in front of Union Station
Take a look at this photo of Union Station in Washington, DC from around 1920. Two streetcars sit in front of the iconic building. Source: Library of Congress.
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This is an old photo of Union Station around 1920, with two streetcars sitting in front.

streetcars in front of Union Station
streetcars in front of Union Station

Source: Library of Congress

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