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The Southern Building: 1912

Washington, D.C., 1912. "Southern Building, 15th and H Streets N.W." Home to the United States Trust Company, and just across the street from Fire Alarm Telegraph Station X444. The building, completed in 1912 (before experiencing a two-story growth spurt at some point), still stands. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

Washington, D.C., 1912. "Southern Building, 15th and H Streets N.W." Home to the United States Trust Company, and just across the street from Fire Alarm Telegraph Station X444. The building, completed in 1912 (before experiencing a two-story growth spurt at some point), still stands. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

 

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