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Published
September 19, 2014
A Look Back at the Navy Yard in 1858: Exploring the Historic Plan
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!
A Look at the Palisades: A Comparison of a 1903 and Today’s Map
Uncovering a Rare Bird's Eye View of Washington, DC in 1861
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Check this out … it’s an old 1858 plan for the Navy Yard.
1858 plan of the Navy Yard
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