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NH 1671 Naval Observatory

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Title: Naval Observatory
Caption: Buildings erected in 1844 located from 23rd to 25th Sts NW, from E St NW to Potomac Park, Washington City, to house the Depot of Charts and Instruments and the Naval Observatory. On 1 August 1866, the name of the depot was changed to Navy Hydrographic Office and relocated to Octagon House. The Naval Observatory remained at this location until 1893.
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Catalog #: NH 1671
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Medium: Engraving, BW Photo
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