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Explore the National Cathedral’s Construction Through Vintage Photos

Take a look back in time with these vintage photos of the National Cathedral under construction during 1932-1933. See the progress of this iconic structure and explore an important part of US history.
President Roosevelt in carriage en route to Capitol
Capitol Dome and Trinity Church around 1859 (13 years before Douglass moved to DC)
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Check out this great series of photos of the National Cathedral under construction. Most of these photos were taken between 1932 or 1933.

view of National Cathedral under construction
view of National Cathedral under construction
National Cathedral under construction
National Cathedral under construction
National Cathedral under construction
National Cathedral under construction
National Cathedral under construction
National Cathedral under construction
National Cathedral under construction (1925)
National Cathedral under construction (1925)
crowds gathered at National Cathedral on February 7th , 1924
crowds gathered at National Cathedral on February 7th , 1924

Source: Library of Congress

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