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Capturing History: An Amazing 1934 Photo of the Washington Monument Capstone Without Lightning Rods

Explore a piece of history with this amazing 1934 photo of the Washington Monument capstone without lightning rods, courtesy of Ghosts of DC and Shorpy.
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Check this out. It’s from Ghosts of DC.

Washington, D.C., circa 1934. “Washington Monument. Capstone without lightning rods.” 8×10 nitrate negative by Theodor Horydczak.

Source: Ghosts of DC & Shorpy

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