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An Amazing View of DC in 1867 – Found on Library of Congress Site

West-southwest view with Maryland Ave. SW and B Street SW
Check out this amazing view of Washington, DC in 1867. We found this gem on the Library of Congress site and have included the full caption. See the image and find out more about the view!
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Wow, check out this amazing view. We dug up this gem on the Library of Congress site. The full caption is below.

West-southwest view with Maryland Ave. SW and B Street SW (i.e., Independence Ave. SW) to the left, Maine Ave., 3rd, 4 1/2, and 6th streets SW to the center; view includes The Mall, Washington Armory, Armory Square Hospital, Smithsonian Castle, Washington Canal, Botanic Garden, Gas Works, Washington Monument, under construction, and the Potomac River.

West-southwest view with Maryland Ave. SW and B Street SW
West-southwest view with Maryland Ave. SW and B Street SW

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