This 1862 map of Colorado highlights the region of the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, which began in earnest in 1859. Explore the map here (and let us know if you find gold!): https://t.co/kCLtuCu2f4 https://t.co/A4l3oNRoux This 1862 map of Colorado highlights the region of the Pike's…
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Blueprints of the James Webb Space Telescope via NASA https://t.co/5qg2KOed8a https://t.co/HZwRexIFsC
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Overlooked No More: Frances B. Johnston, Photographer Who Defied Genteel Norms https://t.co/zsHimwlXjF Overlooked No More: Frances B. Johnston, Photographer Who Defied Genteel Norms https://t.co/zsHimwlXjF — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Dec 20, 2021
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For today’s #MapMonsterMonday we’re sharing creatures from this 1565 world map. The monsters may not be the strangest feature of the map, however. Look closely and you’ll notice Antarctica is depicted as being inhabited my rhinos and more! Check it out: https://t.co/05xe8co7Yt …
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The name Virginia originally referred to all of North America that wasn't controlled by the Spanish or the French. https://t.co/nUIrOUhVja #VAHistory The name Virginia originally referred to all of North America that wasn't controlled by the Spanish or the French. …
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19th century stereoview of the old General Post Office (now Hotel Monaco) across F St from the Patent Office (now Portrait Gallery). Taken from the Patent Office's grand staircase on F St, which was removed in 1936 to improve automobile traffic. Restore it, Smithsonian! …
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Today in History - December 20 https://t.co/roEEPcJ0dx On December 20, 1790, a mill, with water-powered machinery for spinning, roving, and carding cotton, began operating on the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Continue reading. Click here to searc…
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