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1915 Map of Racially Segregated D.C. Schools
This 1915 map shows the segregated schools of Washington. Integration wouldn't begin until 1954.
Uncovering the History of Phoebe Hearst Elementary School
Learn the history of Phoebe Hearst Elementary School in North Cleveland Park, a school dedicated to the philanthropist, feminist, and suffragist. Find out why it's named after her, and learn about her influential work in early education.
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A Closer Look at Thomas Circle in the 1920s
Robert Todd Lincoln Attends Dedication of Lincoln Memorial
Washington DC Street Names Unveiled: From States to Letters and Numbers
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Map of All D.C. Boundary Stones From 1906
What Is the History of CIA's Langley Headquarters?
History Behind Lion Statues in House of Cards Opening Credits
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Shaw, Mt. Vernon Square, and Dupont Circle: A 19th-Century Property Value Comparison
Three Sisters Bridge Across the Potomac Was Never Built
1895 Bird's Eye View of Brookland
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