Beautiful Western View of Washington Monument From Smithsonian

1900s, National Mall, Smithsonian Institution

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What a beautiful view of the Mall from the Smithsonian. This was taken in the early 20th century.

view of Mall from Smithsonian

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Source: Library of Congress

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