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Images of the former National Aquarium located in the basement of HCHB. Newspaper clips detailing the alligator escape in 1932.

For stories like this, check out the Commerce Research Library's Digital Exhibits! Featuring a piece on the Forgotten National Aquarium, where this story was sourced, and various other exhibits on the Herbert C Hoover Building, the History of the Department of Commerce, the Department's role in the World Fair, and more!

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We’re excited to announce the launch of the new Ebook Central App – a faster, simpler way to download and read full ebooks from Ebook Central on your device. To learn more, visit our Ebook Central user guide.

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