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Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., erected by Maj. General M.C. Meigs

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., erected by Maj. General M.C. Meigs

Photograph shows pedestrians on a tubular bridge supporting water pipes in Georgetown. No. 245. Alternate title from Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; with a prefac... More

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization," east pediment of the Senate wing, U.S. Capitol]

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization," east pediment of the Senate win...

Photograph of maquette showing Indian mother and child. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 117. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

Distant view of Union Arch, Washington aqueduct, built by General M.C. Meigs, span of 220 feet

Distant view of Union Arch, Washington aqueduct, built by General M.C....

Photograph shows the Cabin John Bridge built by Montgomery C. Meigs. No. 252.

Perspective view of Union Arch, Washington Aqueduct, built by General M.C. Meigs. Span of 220 feet

Perspective view of Union Arch, Washington Aqueduct, built by General ...

Photograph showing what is now known as the Cabin John Bridge outside of Washington, D.C. No. 302. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; with a preface by... More

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Exterior order] / Capt. M.C. Meigs, U.S. engineer in charge ; Tho. U. Walter, architect, Washington, D.C., 1854.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Exterior order] ...

Elevation rendering, column of U.S. Capitol. Scaled. Reference copy in album: Engineering projects directed by Montgomery Meigs, Washington, D.C. ca. 1852-1860, p. 52, no. 99, Lot 12332.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Room 88, N.W. Skylight. Plan and sections] / M.C. Meigs, Capt. of engineers, 30 April 1858.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Room 88, N.W. Skylight. Pla...

In album: Engineering projects directed by Montgomery Meigs, Washington, D.C. ca. 1852-ca. 1860, p. 155, no. 269. Inscription: U.S.C. Ex. Sky light for room 88, N.W. Scaled.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. South Wing. Hall of Representatives. Ceiling. Reflected plan rendering] / Tho. U. Walter, architect, extension, U.S. Capitol ; M.C. Meigs, capt. of engineers, in charge.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. South Wing. Hall...

Scaled. No. 929. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was complete... More

East pediment of the north wing, U.S. Capitol

East pediment of the north wing, U.S. Capitol

In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 75. Printed on recto: Capt. M.C. Meigs, U.S. Engineer in Charge; T. Crawford; and Tho. U. Walter, architect. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR ... More

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., general view (Andrew J. Russel)

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., general view (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph shows horse drawn cars and pedestrians on a tubular bridge supporting water pipes in Georgetown. No. 267. Alternate title from another view in Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints /... More

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., general view (Andrew J. Russel)

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., general view (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph shows horse drawn cars and pedestrians on a tubular bridge supporting water pipes in Georgetown. No. 267. Alternate title from another view in Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints /... More

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers, Franklin Row, K Street at 12 & 13 Sts, Washington, D.C., overlooking the backyard and adjacent neighborhood, and showing children standing on balconies]

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers,...

Reference copy in LOT 4386-34. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers, Franklin Row, K Street at 12 & 13 Sts, Washington, D.C., overlooking the backyard and adjacent neighborhood, and showing children standing on balconies]

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers,...

Reference copy in LOT 4386-34. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Eastern elevation. South Wing] / Tho. U. Walter, archt., extension, of Capitol, U.S., Washington, D.C., Sept. 1851.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Eastern elevatio...

Scaled. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol ... More

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). North wing. Principal story. Western stairway. Elevations, perspectives and sections] / M.C. Meigs, Capt. of engineers ; Tho. U. Walter, Archt. ex. U.S.C.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). North wing. Principal story...

In album: Engineering projects directed by Montgomery Meigs, Washington, D.C. ca. 1852-ca. 1860, p. 147, no. 256. Inscription: Details of western stairway. North wing. Principal story. "Scale one inch to a fo... More

Distant view of Union Arch, Washington aqueduct, built by General M.C. Meigs, span of 220 feet

Distant view of Union Arch, Washington aqueduct, built by General M.C....

Photograph shows the Cabin John Bridge built by Montgomery C. Meigs. No. 252.

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers, Franklin Row, K Street at 12 & 13 Sts, Washington, D.C., overlooking the backyard and adjacent neighborhood, and showing children standing on balconies]

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers,...

Reference copy in LOT 4386-34. Public domain photograph of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Exterior order] / Capt. M.C. Meigs, U.S. engineer in charge ; Tho. U. Walter, architect, Washington, D.C., 1854.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Exterior order] ...

Elevation rendering, column of U.S. Capitol. Scaled. Reference copy in album: Engineering projects directed by Montgomery Meigs, Washington, D.C. ca. 1852-1860, p. 52, no. 99, Lot 12332.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Details of ceilings of attic story of connecting corridors] / W.B. Franklin, capt. top. engrs., in charge ; Tho. U. Walter, archt. Ex. U.S. Capitol, July 14, 1860.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Details of ceili...

Scaled. No. 1974. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was complet... More

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., erected by Maj. General M.C. Meigs

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., erected by Maj. General M.C. Meigs

Photograph shows pedestrians on a tubular bridge supporting water pipes in Georgetown. No. 245. Alternate title from Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; with a prefac... More

[Perspective view of Capitol] - Public domain architectural drawing

[Perspective view of Capitol] - Public domain architectural drawing

Photograph of architectural drawing showing U.S. Capitol with people in foreground. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 159. On drawing: M. C. Meigs, Captain of Engineers. Reference copy in LOT 1... More

Union Arch, built by General M.C. Meigs, span of 220 feet

Union Arch, built by General M.C. Meigs, span of 220 feet

Photograph shows the Cabin John Bridge built by Montgomery C. Meigs. No. 234.

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers, Franklin Row, K Street at 12 & 13 Sts, Washington, D.C., overlooking the backyard and adjacent neighborhood, and showing children standing on balconies]

[View from the 2nd story of the residence of Mrs. Comre. John Rodgers,...

Reference copy in LOT 4386-34.

Union Arch, built by General M.C. Meigs, span of 220 feet

Union Arch, built by General M.C. Meigs, span of 220 feet

Photograph shows the Cabin John Bridge built by Montgomery C. Meigs. No. 234.