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View of National Archive Site Construction in 1932

This lovely old image shows the site of the National Archives early in the construction process. It was taken on July 1st, 1932.

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Photograph of a View of the Entire Site for the National Archives Building, Washington, D.C.
Photograph of a View of the Entire Site for the National Archives Building, Washington, D.C.

This lovely old image shows the site of the National Archives early in the construction process. It was taken on July 1st, 1932.

Photograph of a View of the Entire Site for the National Archives Building, Washington, D.C.
Photograph of a View of the Entire Site for the National Archives Building, Washington, D.C.

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Topics1930s · National Archives

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