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Can You Recognize This Old Photo of American University?

Take a look at this old photo of American University from 1916. Can you recognize where it is? View the image and find out where this historic campus is located

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American University in 1916
American University in 1916

Take a look at this old photo of American University. Can you recognize where this is?

American University in 1916
American University in 1916 (Library of Congress)
American University in 1916
American University in 1916 (Library of Congress)

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Topics1910s · American University

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