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Capitol Refining: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:21am.
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A glimpse at the industrial side of Washington circa 1925, labeled "Capitol Refining Co. plant." This tank farm, where the Pentagon stands today, was described at the time as being in "Relee, Alexandria County, just south of the highway bridge." National Photo Co. Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Pup Roundup: 1924
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 10:51pm.
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Caboose Track: 1943
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 8:10pm.
Chicago, April 1943. "Caboose on the caboose track at the Chicago & North Western RR Proviso Yard." View full size. 4x5 Kodachrome transparency by Jack Delano for the Office of War Information.
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Lost and Found: 1919
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 7:22pm.
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"Tracing lost property of soldiers," circa 1919. View full size. The soldiers seem to be a musical bunch. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection.
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Unclaimed Baggage: 1919
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 4:41pm.
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New York or New Jersey circa 1919. "Soldiers' bags astray." View full size. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection, Library of Congress.
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The Pig and I, Cont'd.
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 1:49pm.
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December 1, 1925. Miss Lois Hoover and pig out for a stroll in Washington. With a chauffeur to do the heavy lifting. View full size. National Photo Company.
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This Little Piggy: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 12:57pm.
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December 1, 1925. Washington, D.C. "Miss Lois Hoover and pet pig." National Photo Company Collection glass negative, Library of Congress. View full size.
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