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September 25, 2013
Check Out These Photos of Life in DC from January 20th, 1953
Take a trip down memory lane and explore the history of DC with these amazing photos from January 20th, 1953. See what life was like in the city decades ago with Ghosts of DC!
Exploring Brookland's History Through a 1903 Map
Three Advertisements from the Hotel Harrington's Opening Year
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Here’s a pretty cool set of photos from January 20th, 1953.
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