I love this. Click on it for some amazing detail. Get ready to waste a lot of time studying this image, courtesy of the Library of Congress.
A Fascinating 1883 Bird’s-Eye View of Washington DC
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We have a colorized print of this map, including the easter half of the city, hanging in our living room. It is a promotional item distributed by the B&O railroad. I’m assuming the railroad purchased this map and then commoditized it.
I love this too. You are apparently having a great time at the LOC; thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
Interesting that it calls the president’s residence, “White House.” It didn’t officially become known as the White House until 1901, though the term was often used before then.