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A Look at the Capitol Building from the 1960s – A Scene You’ll Never See Again

  • Published October 14, 2015
Capitol Building and a lot of cars parked in front of it in the 1960s
Take a look at this rare photo of the Capitol Building from the 1960s. See the Capitol Dome under construction and a lot of cars parked out in front of it - something you'll never see again!
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This photo of the Capitol Building from the 1960s is something you’ll never see again. The Capitol Dome under construction and a lot of cars parked out in front of it.

Capitol Building and a lot of cars parked in front of it in the 1960s
Capitol Building and a lot of cars parked in front of it in the 1960s

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