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Take a Look Back in Time with this 1861 Photo of Washington, DC

  • Published February 8, 2016
Washington during the Civil War
Take a step back in time with this 1861 photo of Washington, DC. Click on it for a larger version and marvel at the history of our nation's capital! Source: Library of Congress.
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Check out this cool photo of the city back in 1861. Click on it for a larger version.

Washington during the Civil War
Washington during the Civil War

Source: Library of Congress

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