Photo of Willard Hotel Undergoing Major Renovation

This is an aerial image of the Willard Hotel undergoing major renovations in the 1980s.

Aerial view of the Willard Hotel during restoration, Washington, D.C. — Aerial view of the Willard Hotel during restoration in the 1980s.

Source: Library of Congress

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