Washington, D.C. Then and Now

Washington, D.C. Then and Now presents a fascinating portrait of the evolution and history of America''s capital city since the dawn of photography in the mid-nineteenth century. Come on a visually stunning journey into the past, learning about the historic sites, and stories, that make up the nation''s capital. Pairing vintage black-and-white photographs with splendid color photographs taken from the same vantage points today, Washington Then and Now is perfect for any local historian, fan of photography or tourist to the city. The book includes all the tourist must-see places of the capital city such as Pennsylvania Avenue, the Capitol Building, Patent Office, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. Discover D.C.''s lesser known sites such as the history of the Shepherd Mansion, Georgetown, C&O Canal, and Blagden Alley. From politics, to history: Washington, D.C. continues to be at the center spage American history.

Autorentext

Originally hailing from rural New England, Emma Tanner developed an interest in history during her childhood through visits to local historic house museums. Emma first came to Washington D.C. in the pursuit of her postgraduate degree at George Washington University, having previously received her BA in History and Political Science at the University of New Hampshire. After completing her master's degree in Museum Studies, Emma continues to follow her passion for making museums more accessible to the public. Emma now works at President Lincoln's Cottage and you can find additional pieces by Emma on WETA's local history website, Boundary Stones.

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Washington, D.C. Then and Now presents a fascinating portrait of the evolution and history of America's capital city, from the dawn of photography in the mid-nineteenth century through to the present day.