📗 Libro en inglés 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 from the dawn of photography in the mid nineteenth century through to the present day Come on a visually stunning journey into the past learning about the historic sites and stories that have built the nation s capital Pairing vintage black and white photographs with splendid colour shots taken from the same vantage points today Washington D C Then and Now is the perfect gift for any local historian fan of photography or tourist for a day The book includes must see destinations in the capital city such as Pennsylvania Avenue the Capitol Building US Patent Office Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument Discover as well D C s lesser known sites such as the rich history of the Shepherd Mansion the C&O Canal Georgetown University and Blagden Alley Learn about the challenges threats of demolition and unlikely saviours who contributed to the federal district which still stands triumphantly A city with a past brimming full of historic figures uncover more about the great presidents as well as figures lost to time such as the the most obstinate man George Washington had ever met the first woman to be executed by the federal govern