The Upstairs Hall of the Georgetown Custom House, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Posted by on January 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

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The Burning of the Capitol Traction Company Power House on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Posted by on August 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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The Washington, D.C. Townhouse & Its Old Cloth Awning

Posted by on July 17, 2012 · 2 Comments 

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One of the First Helicopter Engines in America, by Emile Berliner…In An Old Barn At 1458 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, D.C.

Posted by on February 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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The Last Cab Stand in the District of Columbia…

Posted by on November 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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