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Exploring the Development of Chevy Chase in 1907

  • Published December 16, 2019
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Take a journey back in time to the development of Chevy Chase in 1907! We'll look at a historical map and explore the area on Google Maps to see what has changed!
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This lovely old map shows the development in Chevy Chase in 1907.

Map of Chevy Chase development in 1907

Looking at Connecticut Ave between Northampton and McKinley you’ll see that’s where they planned to put a public school. Today, that’s where the Chevy Chase library sits. Check the Google map below.

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