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Exploring the Streets of Swampoodle in 1895: A Column From the Washington Post
Take a step back in time to 1895 and explore the rough Irish immigrant neighborhood of Swampoodle. Read a column from the Washington Post that tells the story of three locals who boozed until the wee hours of the morning.
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1891 Map of Street Sweeping
Where Washington's Historic Chain Bridge Gets Its Name
Hear the Voice of Walter Johnson, The Greatest Pitcher of All Time
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A Look Back at Columbia Heights in 1951: A Photo of 11th and Kenyon St. NW
Exploring an 1857 View of Washington, D.C. with the Smithsonian in the Distance
Robert Todd Lincoln Attends Dedication of Lincoln Memorial
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The Construction of Key Bridge Connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn
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Fire and Explosions Threaten to Destroy Rosslyn
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