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TIL Mary Ann Hall’s House on Penn. Ave. in Washington, D.C., was the premier brothel during the Civil War. Known for its cleanliness, fine dining, elegant furnishings, and discretion, it offered patrons a place to drink wine, socialize, and enjoy the company of well-dressed—and undressed—women.

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