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Chevy Chase in 1907: A Map of the Development

A 1907 map marks a planned public school on Connecticut Avenue between Northampton and McKinley, where the Chevy Chase library was later built.

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A map of Chevy Chase development in 1907.

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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