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#127 An aerial view of the “burnt district” in Richmond, taken from the old arsenal. The James River in background, 1865

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#127 An aerial view of the “burnt district” in Richmond, taken from the old arsenal. The James River in background, 1865

What Richmond, VA looked like in the 1860s Through these Rare Historical Photos

#127 An aerial view of the “burnt district” in Richmond, taken from the old arsenal. The James River in background, 1865

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