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East branch of Potomac R. Washington

East branch of Potomac R. Washington

Landscape shows the pastoral setting of the east branch of the Potomac River, today known as the Anacostia River. Two bulls stand lower center, while several sailboats, rowboats and even a steamboat navigate the water.

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. Dry dock plan and arsenal elevation]

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Was...

Notations on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. Dry dock plan and arsenal elevation]

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Was...

Notations on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. Dry dock plan and arsenal elevation]

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Was...

Notations on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. Dry dock plan and arsenal elevation]

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Was...

Notations on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. Dry dock plan and arsenal elevation]

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Was...

Notations on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.]

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, ...

Title devised by cataloger. Caption on mat: "#17 - Riverscape with city reflected." Attribution based on provenance. Watermark: J. Whatman. DLC/PP-1904:42176.17. Exhibited: "Out of the Ashes: A New Library for ... More

East branch of Potomac R. Washington

East branch of Potomac R. Washington

Landscape shows the pastoral setting of the east branch of the Potomac River, today known as the Anacostia River. Two bulls stand lower center, while several sailboats, rowboats and even a steamboat navigate the water.

Crescent Limited train wreck. Southern Railroad train southbound over Anacostia River near Kenilworth

Crescent Limited train wreck. Southern Railroad train southbound over ...

Public domain photograph of train tracks, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. Plan and section of locks]

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Was...

Sketch on verso. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.]

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, ...

Title devised by cataloger. Caption on mat: "#17 - Riverscape with city reflected." Attribution based on provenance. Watermark: J. Whatman. DLC/PP-1904:42176.17. Exhibited: "Out of the Ashes: A New Library for ... More

East branch of Potomac R. Washington

East branch of Potomac R. Washington

Landscape shows the pastoral setting of the east branch of the Potomac River, today known as the Anacostia River. Two bulls stand lower center, while several sailboats, rowboats and even a steamboat navigate the water.

Map of landholdings along the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.

Map of landholdings along the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.

Property tracts shown in red. Also shows block numbers, tide lines, and 5-ft. contour. From the Taggart Estate papers. India ink, red ink, and col. pencil. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Fold-lined... More

[Aerial view looking north over southeast Washington, D.C., toward Anacostia River]

[Aerial view looking north over southeast Washington, D.C., toward Ana...

Digital image produced by Library of Congress. Date provided by photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase... More

[Cadastral survey map of land tracts in Washington D.C. near the Anacostia River /

[Cadastral survey map of land tracts in Washington D.C. near the Anaco...

Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Oriented with north to the left. Darkened and mounted on cloth backing. Includes notes and 3 insets. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP

[Survey map of land tracts in Washington D.C. along the Anacostia River] /

[Survey map of land tracts in Washington D.C. along the Anacostia Rive...

Covers tracts named Saint Elizabeth, Greens Purchase, Chechester, Gisborough Manor, et al. Manuscript--ink and pencil. On cloth backing in pencil: From the files of the Society of Oldest Inhabitants. Deposited ... More

Map of the Anacostia River or Eastern Branch region D.C. /

Map of the Anacostia River or Eastern Branch region D.C. /

Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north toward the upper right. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Plan of wharfing : [Anacostia River waterfront, Washington D.C.] /

Plan of wharfing : [Anacostia River waterfront, Washington D.C.] /

Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

East & west branch below Washington

East & west branch below Washington

Landscape drawing shows the confluence of the east branch, now known as the Anacostia River, and the west branch of the Potomac River below Washington DC. A long, low bridge or dock crosses the Anacostia. A few... More

East & west branch below Washington

East & west branch below Washington

Landscape drawing shows the confluence of the east branch, now known as the Anacostia River, and the west branch of the Potomac River below Washington DC. A long, low bridge or dock crosses the Anacostia. A few... More

Map of Anacostia River in the District of Columbia and Maryland /

Map of Anacostia River in the District of Columbia and Maryland /

Depths shown by contours and soundings. "Area to be filled shaded in red." Oriented with north toward the upper right. "To accompany report of Oct. 24, 1891, Peter C. Hains, Lieut. Colonel of Engineers." Availa... More

Crescent Limited train wreck. Southern Railroad train southbound over Anacostia River near Kenilworth

Crescent Limited train wreck. Southern Railroad train southbound over ...

The Theodor Horydczak Collection documents the architecture and social life of the Washington DC metropolitan area in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

View of Washington City, D.C. West front of the U.S. Capitol lith. by E. Sachse & Co. 104 S. Charles St. Baltimore

View of Washington City, D.C. West front of the U.S. Capitol lith. by ...

Print shows a bird's-eye view of Washington, D.C. looking east with the west facade of the U.S. Capitol in the foreground and the Anacostia River in the middle distance. Publication date based on copyright sta... More

Map of the division of the north half of a tract of land called "St. Elisabeth," situated on the east side of the Anacostia River in the county of Washington, D.C. : surveyed into one acre lots for sale to freedmen /

Map of the division of the north half of a tract of land called "St. E...

Cadastral map showing some landowners' names. Covers Barry Farms subdivision, S.E. Washington D.C. Pen-and-ink with small additions in lead pencil. Originally drawn on 2 sheets. Oriented with north toward the u... More

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.]

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, ...

Title devised by cataloger. Caption on mat: "#17 - Riverscape with city reflected." Attribution based on provenance. Watermark: J. Whatman. DLC/PP-1904:42176.17. Exhibited: "Out of the Ashes: A New Library for ... More

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. Plan and section of locks]

[Navy yard ("Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal"), on the Anacostia River, Was...

Sketch on verso. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

Reconnaissance of "Anacostia" above Wash. Navy Yd. /

Reconnaissance of "Anacostia" above Wash. Navy Yd. /

Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

[Map of streetcar lines in Anacostia and surrounding districts, S.E. Washington D.C.].

[Map of streetcar lines in Anacostia and surrounding districts, S.E. W...

Shows "Anacostia & Potomac River R.R.," "Proposed route--Anacostia, Surattsville & Brandywine Ry.," and subdivision names and boundaries. Relief shown by contours. Title devised by cataloger. "To accompany the ... More

Land south of squares 1131 etc. : [S.E. Washington D.C.] /

Land south of squares 1131 etc. : [S.E. Washington D.C.] /

Covers area bounded by Anacostia River, Barney Circle, and H. St. S.E. "Bulkhead and wharf lines are those approved by the Acting Sec. of War on July 1, 1904." Also shows block numbers and dimensions. Blueprint... More

A sketch of a survey made for Col. W'm Hickey, under a warrant from the United States, to take up vacant land : made to lay before his lawyers to determine some legal points : [part of Washington D.C. adjacent to the Anacostia River] /

A sketch of a survey made for Col. W'm Hickey, under a warrant from th...

Cadastral survey map. Manuscript--ink and col. pencil. Lacks sections along edges; faced and backed with rice paper. Notes in ink on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster im... More