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Washington Monument Almost Built As Pyramid
What if the Washington Monument was built as a pyramid instead of an obelisk? It could have been if this design came to fruition.
Never Built: Proposed University on the National Mall in 1816
Early in the 19th century, there was a proposal to build a national university at the west end of the Mall, where the Lincoln Memorial now sits.
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Why Is There No J Street in Washington, DC?
Metro Trains Were Almost Bright Red!
If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814
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March for Prohibition: "Lips That Touch Liquor Shall Never Touch Mine"
Metro's 17-Foot Long "Experimental Station" in 1968
Why Is It Named Ballston?
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More 1964 Photos of The Beatles in Washington, D.C.
A Trip Down Memory Lane - Exploring the "Lawyers' Row Block" in Arlington from the Early 1990s
Which President Got a Speeding Ticket on a Horse?
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