Bird's-eye panoramic view of Washington, D.C., framed – Historic Map Reproduction
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Bird's-eye panoramic view of Washington, D.C., framed comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Bird's-eye panoramic view of Washington, D.C., framed
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From above, the capital's planned geometry stands out: broad diagonal avenues cut across a street grid, all converging on the Capitol and the White House, with the Potomac curving along the edge. Bird's-eye panoramas like this were especially popular in the late 19th century, when artists drew cities from an imagined high vantage point to show their streets, parks and monuments in a single sweep. The layout traces back to Pierre Charles L'Enfant's 1791 plan, so a view like this lets you compare that original design with the city that grew up around it.
| Original scan | 17,730 × 9,955 px · prints to 59 × 33 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | ct001438 |
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