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National Cathedral, St. Albans, [Washington, D.C.] – Vintage Wall Art

National Cathedral, St. Albans, [Washington, D.C.], [1925] — historic photograph
National Cathedral, St. Albans, [Washington, D.C.], [1925]. Historic photograph from the Washington DC collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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Few images capture their era like this historic photograph of National Cathedral, St. Albans, [Washington, D.C.]. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

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National Cathedral, St. Albans, [Washington, D.C.]

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Perched on the high ground of Mount Saint Alban in northwest Washington, the National Cathedral was still a work in progress when this glass negative was made around 1925. Construction of the Gothic-style church began in 1907 and continued for most of the twentieth century, so photographs from these years capture a building rising slowly over time. The National Photo Company, a commercial studio active in the capital in the early decades of the century, recorded the city's landmarks and streets. Faint streaks and blemishes on the glass come from age and the gradual deterioration of the original coatings, so they are worth keeping in mind when reading fine detail.

Created / published[1925]
Medium1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller
GenreGlass negatives.
NotesTitle from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings. Temp note: Batch six.
SubjectsUnited States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.)
SourceLibrary of Congress, National Photo Company Collection
Original scan5,943 × 4,249 px · prints to 20 × 14 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-NPC-256453

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