Development of the central area, Washington D.C., 1941 map – Historic Map Reproduction
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Description
This antique map of Development of the central area, Washington D.C., 1941 map brings a moment of history to your wall. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Development of the central area, Washington D.C., 1941 map
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Unlike the photographs around it, this item is a planning map, and its title places the central core of the capital at the center of its study. Drawn in 1941, it reflects a period when the federal government was growing quickly, and agencies needed more office space as new responsibilities came with the Depression and the approach of war. Planners of the time built on the 1902 McMillan Plan, which had set the classical axis of the National Mall and guided the placement of federal buildings. Maps like this one show how officials were deciding where the city's core should grow next.
| Original scan | 11,604 × 5,020 px · prints to 39 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | ct001907 |
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