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proposed National Mall in early 1900s

What Was the Proposed National Mall in the Early 1900s?

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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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