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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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History of the Drinking Age in Washington, D.C.
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Old Dutch Market at Dupont Circle
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A Striking Portrait of Lewis Powell: The Man Who Tried to Kill Secretary of State William Seward
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A Closer Look at Thomas Circle in the 1920s
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