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Pennsylvania Avenue Toward the Capitol, Around 1921

Pennsylvania Avenue leads toward the U.S. Capitol in this photograph dated to about 1921.

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Pennsylvania Avenue stretches toward the Capitol in the distance.

Take a look at this remarkable view down Pennsylvania Avenue in about 1921. So stunning.

View of Pennsylvania Avenue toward U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

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