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Washington in Embryo
The survey that produced this sketch was conducted under the direction of Dr. Joseph M. Toner. It is a sketch of Washington D.C. prior to any survey…
Unsavory Old Tiber Creek
The Tiber creek has reached one of the lowest points in its existence. Shunned by the public for reaching to the surface after nearly a century of entrapment, the Washington Post details the effects of the rising water.
Secondary Source MAP
The map was used as part of a Geological survey circular produced by the department of the interior. The circular is called Washington D.C.'s vanishing streams and waterways.
Map of locations affiliated with the Tiber.
My Google map the engages users with some of the history associated with the Tiber Creek. I could not put enough points on my map to truly trace the Creeks flow down towards the Potomac. The building and places associated with it are numerous as well…
Policeman investigating the length of a woman bathing suit.
The invasion of new immigrants to Washington D.C. in the 1800's stunned the inhabitants of the modest communities near Washington D.C. The Tidal Basin is seen as one of the first attempts by Congressional legislators to mend the increasingly…
Washington in Embryo
The survey that produced this sketch was conducted under the direction of Dr. Joseph M. Toner. It is a sketch of Washington D.C. prior to any survey done by Major L'enfant. It depicts Washington D.C. at one of its earliest and wildest times. Before…
Plan of proposed bathing beach: Inner Tidal Basin
The Committee concerned with affairs within the District of Columbia had petitioned for and received appropriations for a beach and bathing facilities along the shores of the tidal basin. The document that recorded the discussions of the amount of…