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The evolution of Washington, D.C. : historical selections from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection at the George Washington University / James M. Goode.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: Spanish Publisher: Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2015]Description: 191 pages : illustrations, maps ; 32 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781588344984 (hardback : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 975.3 23
LOC classification:
  • 002 F 195  G647e 2015
Other classification:
  • HIS036080 | ARC024010 | ART006020
Online resources:
Contents:
Foreword / Laura W. Bush -- Part one: The early decades, 1790-1860 -- Part two. The Civil War years, 1861-1865 -- Part three. The emergence of a modern city, 1866-1960.
Summary: "The Evolution of Washington, D.C. 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. Together they illustrate the history of our nation's capital and indeed our nation itself"-- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Recursos Regionales Recursos Regionales (2do. Piso) 002 F 195 G647e 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000128115

Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-188) and index.

Foreword / Laura W. Bush --
Part one: The early decades, 1790-1860 --
Part two. The Civil War years, 1861-1865 --
Part three. The emergence of a modern city, 1866-1960.

"The Evolution of Washington, D.C. 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. Together they illustrate the history of our nation's capital and indeed our nation itself"-- Provided by publisher.

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