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A Look Back at the Navy Yard in 1858: Exploring the Historic Plan

  • Published September 19, 2014
1858 plan of the Navy Yard
A glimpse into history with a look at the 1858 plan for the Navy Yard. Discover the fascinating details of this historic document, with images and more!
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Check this out … it’s an old 1858 plan for the Navy Yard.

1858 plan of the Navy Yard
1858 plan of the Navy Yard

Source: Library of Congress

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