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
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.
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
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (1887)
Design of the Federal City: L'Enfant Plan of Washington Superimposed on the Rectangular System From which He Worked (1930)
West side of Jefferson Pier, with Washington Monument in background (2012)