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Posted In October 11, 2014

View of a group of hikers walking alongside Rock Creek to the left and an embankment that leads up to the right upon which can be seen a row of buildings. Location is to the west and downhill from the 2800 block of Adams Mill Road NW.

Exploring the National Zoo's Historical Entrance at Rock Creek Park

Take a journey through history with us and explore the historical entrance to the National Zoo in Rock Creek Park. Learn more about the area and its past with us today.

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Who Were the Original Land Owners in Washington, DC?

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History of the Drinking Age in Washington, D.C.

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Why Is It Named Reston?

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History Behind Lion Statues in House of Cards Opening Credits

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1890s Map of Diarrhea Deaths in Washington

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1935 Map of Juvenile Delinquents in Washington

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Old Dutch Market at Dupont Circle

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Taking a Tour of the Dupont Underground: Stepping Back in Time to 1955

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History of Washington's Mormon Temple

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