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NH 86656 "Main Navy" Building, Washington, D.C.

Photo #: NH 86656 "Main Navy" Building
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Description: Photo #: NH 86656 Main Navy Building, Washington, D.C. Architect's perspective drawing, probably prepared in 1917 as construction was being planned in response to the greatly expanded need for office space during the World War I emergency. Despite the designation of this structure as temporary, it remained in use until 1970. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 86656
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