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Old Post Office in 1911

Old Post Office Pavilion Through Fog

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Here’s a slightly spooky, yet beautiful photo showing the Old Post Office through a snowy, foggy night in 1911. It’s labeled June 5th, but clearly it didn’t snow then. I’m guessing that was when the photo was printed.

Old Post Office in 1911
Old Post Office in 1911

Source: Library of Congress

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