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Summary

Photo shows construction at U.S. Capitol, including "S. Wing" and "Centre Building." The workmen include African Americans.

In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs", p. 41.

Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 2.

Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

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Date

01/01/1860
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Location

The Capitol ,  38.88983, -77.00887
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Library of Congress
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http://www.loc.gov/
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No known restrictions on publication.

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