Treasury Department Under Construction in the 1860s

1860s, Department of Treasury

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Here’s a great series of images showing the Treasury Building under construction in the 1860s.

Department of Treasury - November 11th, 1862

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Construction of Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.: Men standing in front; column being raised into position, Sept. 16, 1867

READ: Civil War Map of D.C. Fortifications

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