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Washington, D.C., circa 1934. "Washington Monument. Capstone without lightning rods." 8x10 nitrate negative by Theodor Horydczak.

Amazing Photo of Washington Monument Apex

What is on top of the Washington Monument? This close-up photo shows it was repaired in 1934.

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Washington, D.C., circa 1934. "Washington Monument. Capstone without lightning rods." 8x10 nitrate negative by Theodor Horydczak.

Amazing Photo of Washington Monument Apex

Anti-Saloon League slogan

March for Prohibition: "Lips That Touch Liquor Shall Never Touch Mine"

Rock Creek Parkway

1886 Plan to Fill In and Build Over Rock Creek

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Photo shows night view of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., decorated with electric lights for the first inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

Electric Lights and the New Era of Progress: Remembering President Woodrow Wilson's Inauguration

Traffic, 14th & Thomas Circle

A Closer Look at Thomas Circle in the 1920s

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of the United States..

Why is Washington, DC Called the District of Columbia?

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City of Washington, statistical maps / compiled by Lieut. F.V. Greene, assistant to the Engineer Commissioner, July 1st 1880 ; compiled by Lieut. F.V. Greene, U.S. Eng'rs ... to accompany the annual report of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for the year ending June 30th 1880 ; Wm. T.O. Bruff, del., Eng'r Dept., D.C.

Shaw, Mt. Vernon Square, and Dupont Circle: A 19th-Century Property Value Comparison

11th and Kenyon St. NW in 1951

A Look Back at Columbia Heights in 1951: A Photo of 11th and Kenyon St. NW

1791 L'Enfant Plan of the new city

Why Is There No J Street in Washington, DC?

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