Proposed Second Mall East of Capitol
This is a fascinating article about a prepared additional National Mall east of the Capitol. It was never built.
National Mall
The National Mall has been Washington’s civic spine since Pierre L’Enfant laid it out in the 1790s, but the Mall we know today looks almost nothing like what was there for most of the city’s history. These posts dig into the Mall’s evolution, from the rail yard and canal that occupied it in the 19th century to the Senate Park Commission’s 1901 redesign and the monuments that have risen since.
A Captivating Aerial View of the National Mall
Check out this captivating aerial view of the National Mall from the Capitol and Library of Congress to the Potomac. Get an amazing perspective of the city from above!
A Glimpse of History: Viewing the National Mall from the Capitol in 1936
Take a step back in time and view the National Mall from the Capitol in 1936. See this stunning photo and discover its interesting history with Cornell University Library.
A Rare View of the National Mall from Space: Captured by the IKONOS Satellite in 2001
Take a look at this rare view of the National Mall from space, captured by the IKONOS satellite on March 30th, 2001. See the amazing image here!
Never Built: Proposed University on the National Mall in 1816
Early in the 19th century, there was a proposal to build a national university at the west end of the Mall, where the Lincoln Memorial now sits.
Unbelievable! Ladies Playing Baseball on the Mall in 1919
Did you know that in 1919, a group of ladies played baseball on the Mall? Check out this incredible photo from the Library of Congress!
A Stunning Look at the National Mall in 1936
Take a look at this beautiful shot of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. as seen from the Washington Monument in 1936. See the full picture here!
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: A Look Back at the Liquor Ban on August 28, 1963
Learn about the liquor ban enacted on August 28, 1963 to mark the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Discover what Washingtonians were told about traffic, transit, telework, and more for the momentous event.
Uncovering the Proposed Public Buildings Plan for Washington, D.C.
Explore the proposed plan for public buildings near the Capitol in Washington, D.C. See the original image from Flickr user medicalmuseum and learn more about the plan.