Then And Now: Can You Recognize Washington D.C. From These Old Pictures?

Although Washington, D.C., is a baby city compared to somewhere like Shanghai, it is still relatively old. And even through renovations and reconstructions, the history of it is still maintained. If the statues and museums weren’t a clue, respecting history is kind of D.C.’s thing. D.C. doesn’t typically demolish the old buildings but rather builds atop them to create a more safe, effective and aesthetically pleasing Washington, D.C., while maintaining the past within the foundation. Take a look at these old and new pictures to see how much the city of D.C. has transformed over the years.
National Press Building
529 14th St NW Washington DC, USA
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Thomas Circle
Thomas Circ NW Washington DC, USA
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The Capitol
East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC, USA
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Old Patent Office/ Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture Washington, Dc, USA
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French Embassy
4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, USA
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Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC, USA
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Northern Liberty Market/ City Vista
475 K St NW, Washington, DC, USA
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site Washington DC, USA
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The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC, USA
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