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Contemporary appearance of the Rammed Earth Pilot House.

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USDA Rammed Earth House

This suburban house is made of dirt, and almost sparked a revolution in home construction.

Union Arch Bridge, today.

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Union Arch Bridge

The bridge's highly-contested plaque (once again) honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

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Magruder’s Blacksmith Shop

Bethesda, Maryland

Magruder's Blacksmith Shop

One of the oldest standing structures in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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Glen Echo, Maryland

Glen Echo Park Carousel

A merry-go-round that became a rallying point for the early Civil Rights Movement.

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Front gate of the park. (2020)

Bethesda, Maryland

Glen Echo Amusement Park

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.

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Congressional Country Club in 2011.

Bethesda, Maryland

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Proto-CIA agents trained with grenades in the sand traps and fired machine guns from the fairways.

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McLean, Virginia

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A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.

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