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WASHINGTON (Aug. 26, 2020) United States Naval Observatory as it appeared to an artist in 1894. The foundation of the standpipe was discovered by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington experts during the construction of the new master time clocks operations facility at the United States Naval Observatory. (U.S. Navy illustration courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command)