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A Rare View of the United States Capitol Building and Washington Monument in 1908

Take a look at this rare photo of the United States Capitol Building and Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. after a rainstorm in 1908. To the left, you can barely make out the Monument through the fog.
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Check out this amazing photo of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. This deserted view of the building was taken in 1908 after a rainstorm. To the left, you can barely make out the Washington Monument through the fog.

1908. The East Front of the U.S. Capitol, with the Washington Monument at left.

Source: Shorpy

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