Proposed Buildings on the Mall Near Capitol

The description on this image from Flickr says it’s a proposed plan for public buildings on the Mall near the Capitol.

Washington DC proposed plan of public buildings. Copy of drawing.

Source: Flickr user medicalmuseum

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