Washington, D.C.: then and now

Abstract

Situated at a junction of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the capital city of the United States offers a fascinating window into the evolution of politics, society, and history in America. Once home to indigenous tribes, later displaced by European settlers and finally the home of all three branches of government at the turn of the nineteenth century - D.C.'s journey from diverse swampland to triumphant political epicenter has been well documented. Pairing archival photographs showing the construction of many now-famous buildings, with spectacular modern shots from the same vantage point today learn about the buildings, and people, that make up one of America's most famous cities.