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'Scenic picture of the Chesapeake & Potomac Canal running from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington, D.C., a distance of 184 miles. It was constructed in 1840 in competition with the Consolidation Coal Company Rail Transportation. Later is was purchased by Consol and operation was canceled in 1924.'

49. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Georgetown Level Boats in Port Near Washington, D. C.