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The evolution of Washington, DC: historical selections from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection at the George Washington University

By Goode , James M.;Small , Albert Harrison

Book information

Publisher
Smithsonian;George Washington University
Year
2015
ISBN
9781588345066, 9781588344984, 1588345068
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
128 MB (134125360 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
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Description

The Evolution of Washington, DC is a striking volume featuring select pieces of the extraordinary collection of Washingtoniana donated by Albert H. Small to the George Washington University in 2011. It showcases treasures such as an 1860 lithograph of the equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson in front of the White House and a contemporary print of old Potomac River steamboats. Other unique pieces include early designs for the White House, the Capitol, and the Washington Monument as well as presidential portraits and Civil War memorabilia. Each object--from architectural plans and topographical maps to letters and advertisements--tells a fascinating story, and together they illustrate the history of our nation's capital and indeed our nation itself.

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