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Exploring Alexandria, Virginia Through Vintage Photos From September 23rd, 1940

Take a look back in time and explore Alexandria, Virginia through vintage photos taken on September 23rd, 1940. Enjoy a glimpse of the past captured through Charles W. Cushman's Photograph Collection.
Rowhouses on the north side of K Street between 17th & Constitution.
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Here is a series of cool old photos from Alexandria taken on September 23rd, 1940. What a beautiful collection showing the area in the year prior to Pearl Harbor in the United States’ being thrust into World War II.

Alexandria, Va. Gabby's Tavern at left. Spire of old City Hall
Alexandria, Va. Gadsby’s Tavern at left. Spire of old City Hall
Lower Prince St. Alexandria, Virginia
Lower Prince St. Alexandria, Virginia
River front Potomac at Alexandria
River front Potomac at Alexandria
Old tavern, Alexandria
Old tavern, Alexandria

Source: Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection

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