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Posted In 1850s
The U.S. Capitol Under Construction in 1858
Take a look at this rare photograph of the U.S. Capitol under construction in 1858. View the amazing details and stores lining Pennsylvania Ave before the Civil War. Click for the higher resolution image!
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Electric Lights and the New Era of Progress: Remembering President Woodrow Wilson's Inauguration
Three Sisters Island Legend in the Potomac
A Look Back at the Construction of the Memorial Bridge in the 1930s
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A Bird's Eye View of the 'I Have a Dream' Speech - An Incredible Photograph
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Why is Washington, DC Called the District of Columbia?
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History of the Drinking Age in Washington, D.C.
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