U.S. Capitol in 1846

Here is the east front elevation of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. in 1846.  this view shows what would be an almost continuous expansion of the building during the 1800s, here with the first signs of the dome.

Three Sisters Portrait, 1847

Sometimes it's nice to view old photos that could just-as-well be us, and this is the case with this 1847 portrait of three sisters.

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40 Rare Photos from the 1840s