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Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town

Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town History

What's the history behind Hank's Oyster Bar's building in Alexandria? 1026 King St. was built in the late 19th century.

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Why is Washington, DC Called the District of Columbia?

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If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814

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History Behind Lion Statues in House of Cards Opening Credits

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History of Washington's Suburbs

Children playing in the Defrees Alley, NE Washington, D.C.; Near Capitol Building; One basement room rents for $9.00 a month, two rooms upstairs for $ 16.00, one bath and cold water in the hall for entire building.. Wolcott, Marion Post -- Photographer

A Look Back at Defrees Alley in Washington D.C.

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Who Was Frank Morris? He Escaped Alcatraz.

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Why Is It Named Reston?

Lincoln Memorial in 1917

A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction

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1895 Bird's Eye View of Brookland

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In late 1959 through 1960, the Capitol Dome underwent a significant repair and restoration effort and at the end of 1959 the exterior of the Dome was surrounded by scaffold.

Remember the Red Capitol Dome? Here's Another Great View of It

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Why Is There No J Street in Washington, DC?

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