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History of Washington, D.C.
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The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. The site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington
An aerial photo of Washington, D.C. in 2007
An aerial photo of Washington, D.C. in 2007
The Northeast Boundary No. 4 marker stone of the original border between the District of Columbia and Prince George's County, Maryland
The Northeast Boundary No. 4 marker stone of the original border between the District of Columbia and Prince George's County, Maryland
On September 18, 1793, an engraving of George Washington, known as the First Cornerstone, was placed as the corner stone of the United States Capitol.
On September 18, 1793, an engraving of George Washington, known as the First Cornerstone, was placed as the corner stone of the United States Capitol.
An 1814 watercolor illustration of the United States Capitol after the burning of Washington during the War of 1812
An 1814 watercolor illustration of the United States Capitol after the burning of Washington during the War of 1812
L'Enfant Plan
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The L'Enfant Plan is an urban plan for Washington, D.C. designed by French artist and engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant in 1791. It is regarded as a landmark in urban design and has inspired plans for
History of Washington, D.C.
…Territory of the planned City of Washington and its major streets and the location of each boundary marker stone. Plan of the City of Washington The L'Enfant Plan for the city View of the City of Washington in 1792 On September 18, 1793, an engraving of George Washington, known as the First Cornerstone, was placed…
West side of Jefferson Pier, with Washington Monument in background (2012)
West side of Jefferson Pier, with Washington Monument in background (2012)
Reference A: An equestrian statue of George Washington (depicted here in Washington Circle) was intended for the site of the Washington Monument
Reference A: An equestrian statue of George Washington (depicted here in Washington Circle) was intended for the site of the Washington Monument
Library of Congress L'Enfant's original design for Dupont and Logan Circles (outlined in red) featured rectangular and triangular shapes respectively.
Library of Congress L'Enfant's original design for Dupont and Logan Circles (outlined in red) featured rectangular and triangular shapes respectively. Both were later modified to a circular shape by Ellicott.
The Washington Family, depicts L'Enfant's Plan
The Washington Family, depicts L'Enfant's Plan