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The White House in 1950

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This beautiful photo of the north side of the White House was taken in 1950. Click on it for more.

White House- Washington DC- circa 1950 Photographed by my grandfather with Leica 111c 35mm circa 1950 — White House- Washington DC- circa 1950
Photographed by my grandfather with Leica 111c 35mm circa 1950

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Source: Martin Archer on Flickr

Here’s another cool shot of the President’s House.

White House- Washington DC- circa 1950 Photographed by my grandfather with Leica 111c 35mm circa 1950 — White House- Washington DC- circa 1950
Photographed by my grandfather with Leica 111c 35mm circa 1950

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Source: Flickr

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