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A Rare View of the Massive Navy and Munitions Buildings Erected on the Mall in 1918

Main Navy and Munitions Buildings in 1942
Take a rare glimpse of the massive Navy and Munitions Buildings erected on the Mall in 1918. See how massive they were from the Washington Monument in 1942 with this incredible vantage point.
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These are the “temporary” buildings on the Mall, erected in 1918 along Constitution Avenue (though still known as B St. then). The view is looking west from the Washington Monument in 1942, so it provides and excellent vantage point to see how massive they actually were.

Main Navy and Munitions Buildings in 1942
Main Navy and Munitions Buildings in 1942

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