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September 6, 2014
The Treasury Building As It Looked During the Civil War
Stunning old image of the Treasury building during the Civil War.
Washington is Composed of Land from 19 Original Owners
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What an incredible photo of the Treasury Department.
Department of Treasury in 1863
Source:
Library of Congress
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