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  • Library of Congress Civil War photographs, 1961-1865, LC-B817-7021
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Filene Center

The Fort Dupont Ice Skating Rink is the only public indoor ice rink in Washington, D.C. It is located in Fort Dupont Park at 3779 Ely Place, S.E, Washington, D.C. 20019.