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Posted In August 26, 2014
The Sad Tale of the Destruction of a Beautiful Old Church in the Name of Progress
What a sad tale of progress - a beautiful old church, destroyed in the name of progress. Read the story of how this once grand building was lost forever, and the impact it had on its community.
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Exploring an 1857 View of Washington, D.C. with the Smithsonian in the Distance
Why Is It Named Reston?
Why Is It Named Ballston?
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1891 Map of Street Sweeping
Exploring Washington's Lost Neighborhoods of the Late 19th Century
A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction
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