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Explore a Proposed National Mall from the Early 1900s

  • Published August 17, 2014
proposed National Mall in early 1900s
Take a look at what a proposed National Mall could have looked like from the Capitol Building in the early 1900s. See photos and find out more about this fascinating idea.
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Check out the drawing of a proposed National Mall, as viewed from the Capitol Building. This was in the early 1900s.

proposed National Mall in early 1900s
proposed National Mall in early 1900s
proposed view of Washington
proposed view of Washington
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Source: Library of Congress

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Georgetown University from observatory (Library of Congress)
The Arrest of Delgado Crofton: An Embezzlement Case at Georgetown University in 1903
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Exploring Washington DC in 1901: A Map of the District of Columbia
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The Rise and Fall of the Chevy Chase Ice Palace and Sports Center
Arnold's India Pale Ale advertisement in the Washington Times - December 16th, 1906
An Ode to Charles Jacobson, Washington Financier & Brewer

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