Collection Items
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Map[Map of the city of Washington : showing the sub-divisions, grades, and the general configuration of the ground Cadastral map showing lot lines, lot numbers, and block numbers. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Pen-and-ink and pencil. Title from 1872 printed ed. Sheets numbered: III, IV, etc. LC sheets brittle. LC lacks sheets I and II. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Contributor: Enthoffer, J. (Joseph) - Bastert, A.
- Date: 1872-01-01
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Map[Map of part of Washington D.C. central business district in the vicinity of the Center Market and Tiber Creek]. Covers area bounded by F, 6th, and 10th streets, and Constitution Avenue N.W. Shows block numbers. Pen-and-ink, lead pencil, and blue wash. Torn, stained, patched, and edged in cloth. Annotated on cloth backing in lead pencil: From the files of the Society of Oldest Inhabitants. Deposited by Henry C. Gauss in 1920's (?). One of 12 maps. Available also through the Library of Congress...
- Contributor: Gauss, Henry C. - Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia
- Date: 1800-01-01
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MapView looking northwest from Anacostia : [Washington D.C.]
Washington, D.C., 1901 Bird's-eye view with Anacostia River at bottom and horizon/sky at top. Oriented with north toward the upper right. In lower margin: Copyright 1901 by John L. Trout, Washington, D.C. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and gilt on paper. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Purchase; James Madison Council from The Old Print Gallery, Georgetown D.C.; Oct. 1997. Acquisitions...- Contributor: Trout, John L.
- Date: 1901-01-01
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Map[Survey map of part of S.W. and S.E. Washington D.C.]. Covers area bounded by Q St. S.W./S.E., Anacostia River, S St. S.W., and Potomac River. Shows block outlines and numbers, street center-lines, base points, and dimensions. Does not show lots or land ownership. Title devised by cataloger. In pencil on paper slip affixed to cloth backing: Map found in an old closet in 1859 at Mt. Vernon exhibiting a portion of the city of...
- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1791-01-01
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Map[Dotted line map of Washington, D.C., 1791, before Aug. 19th]. Shows survey lines and proposed public squares parks. Relief shown by hachures. Title from LC G&M Div. preliminary map shelflist card. Ms. survey map drawn by P.C. L'Enfant. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Black and col. inks, watercolors. In black ink at lower left: Note. All the lines coloured red are finished and those coloured yellow are intended to be compleated this...
- Contributor: L'enfant, Pierre Charles
- Date: 1791-01-01
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Map[Survey of an unidentified area in Washington D.C.]. From the Taggart Estate papers. Manuscript--ink and pencil. Lacks corner section and mounted on cloth backing. Includes unidentified depth profile--possibly of Anacostia River. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Contributor: Taggart, Hugh T. (Hugh Thomas)
- Date: 1800-01-01
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Map[Map of Washington D.C. central business district showing walking routes between major public buildings and squares]. Pen-and-ink and lead pencil. Includes table of areas of squares, walking distances, and times. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Date: 1903-01-01
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MapLibraries, Washington D.C. Ms. (india ink and typescript) on photocopy base map. Shows no. of vols. per library. Assemblage of several sheets mounted together on cloth backing. Internal portions excised from base map. Indexed. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Contributor: Library of Congress. Map Division
- Date: 1926-01-01
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MapMap collections in the District of Columbia Partial ms. (ink, pencil, and typescript) on col. base map. "Red seals show where to go in January 1930 for 2,500,000 of the maps in the District of Columbia." Assemblage of several sheets and adhesive seals mounted on cloth backing. Includes index indicating collection size. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Contributor: United States. Board of Surveys and Maps of the Federal Government. Committee on Information - Martin, Lawrence
- Date: 1930-01-01
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MapChart showing the original boundary milestones of the District of Columbia Ms. (india ink on tracing paper). Accompanied by newspaper article: Some forgotten stones mark D.C.'s first outline, The Evening Star, Monday, Jan. 2, 1950. [2] p. : ill., map ; 60 x 30 cm. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Contributor: Woodward, Fred E. (Fred Eugene)
- Date: 1906-01-01
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Map[Map of landholdings in the part of Prince George's County (Md.) that is now central Washington D.C.] Shows landholdings as of "1784." Depths shown by soundings. Pen-and-ink (black and purple) on tracing linen. Title devised by cataloger. Probably traced by Joseph M. Toner from the original map by Beatty and Orme. Oriented with north to the right. Stained and fold-lined. Includes notes and index of survey points. On verso in lead pencil: Beatty and Orme, no. 5. Available also through the...
- Contributor: Beatty, Chas. (Charles) - Orme, Arch. (Archibald)
- Date: 1784-01-01
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Map[Cadastral survey map of Charles Carroll Jr.'s land in central Washington D.C. in 1793] Cadastral survey of land tracts named Duddington Pasture, Duddington Manor, New Troy, and Houps Addition, with owners' names. "The out lines of the Resurvey as made for Charles Carroll Jun'r the 16th day of May 1759 is shadowed with yellow." Lead pencil on tracing paper. Title devised by cataloger. Probably traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original 1793 map. Includes text and...
- Contributor: Carroll, Charles - Priggs, John F. A.
- Date: 1793-01-01
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MapMap of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the house and grave-yard belonging to the heirs of John Davidson. Covers part of central Washington D.C. bounded by 11th, K, 13th streets, and Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Shows block numbers and outlines, buildings, and building dimensions. Pen-and-ink, purple wash, and lead pencil on tracing linen. Traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original map possibly drawn by Nicholas King in 1794. Has circular cameo impression: [Profile of head with] Toner Library. Includes note. "No....
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1794-01-01
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MapMap of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a house and graveyard belonging to David Burns : at present occupied by James Burns. Covers area bounded by 9th, 11th, G, nd I streets N.W. Shows house and graveyard dimensions, block dimensions, and block numbers. Black, brown, and red inks. Watermarked (fleur-de-lis under crown). Mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington, 65 Cited in preliminary cataloging: Toner collection 10. Vault DCP
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796-01-01
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MapMap of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a house and grave yard belonging to David Burns : at present occupied by James Burns Covers area bounded by 9th, 11th, G, and I streets N.W. Shows house and graveyard dimensions, block dimensions, and block numbers. Pen-and-ink (black and purple) on tracing linen. Traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original map by Nicholas King ca. 1796. Has circular cameo impression: [Profile of head with] Toner Library. Accompanied by lead-pencil ms. tracing (tracing paper) of the original King...
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796-01-01
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MapMap of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a mansion-house belonging to James M. Lingan Covers area bounded by 18th, M, 20th, and P streets N.W. Shows buildings, block numbers and outlines, and dimensions. Pen-and-ink on tracing linen. Traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original map by Nicholas King ca. 1796. Has circular cameo impression: [Profile of head with] Toner Library. Accompanied by lead-pencil ms. tracing (tracing paper) of the original King map: Map of that part...
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796-01-01
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MapMap of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the mansion-house & grave yard belonging to Mr. Geo. Walker Covers area bounded by E, 7th, C, and 5th streets N.E. Shows block numbers and outlines, buildings, and block and building dimensions. Pen-and-ink on tracing linen. Traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original map by Nicholas King ca. 1796. Has circular cameo impression: [Profile of head with] Toner Library. Accompanied by lead-pencil ms. tracing (tracing paper) of the original King map: Map...
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796-01-01
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MapPlan of part of the city of Washington, in the vicinity of the upper Eastern Branch ferry, shewing the situation of the buildings & grave yards belonging to the Widow Wheler. Covers area bounded by 12th, L, 15th streets, and Anacostia River waterfront S.E. Shows block numbers and outlines, buildings, and block and building dimensions. Relief shown by hachures. Pen-and-ink and blue wash on tracing linen. Traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original map by Nicholas King ca. 1796. Has circular cameo impression: [Profile of head with] Toner Library. Includes note. "No. 18."...
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796-01-01
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MapMap of part of the city of Washington shewing the situation of the mansion house, grave yard & buildings belonging to Mr. Notley Young : original proprietor of that part of the ... Shows block numbers, buildings by type of occupancy, fences, and street names. Covers area along Potomac River waterfront between E and L streets S.W. Drawn by Nicholas King. Black and brown inks, watercolors, with additions in lead pencil. Watermarks: HR, GR (with coat-of-arms under crown). Originally drawn on 2 sheets. Accompanied by fact sheet dated 2/76. 1 sheet : ms. ; 73 x 61...
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796-01-01
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MapPlan of part of the city of Washington : on which is shewn the squares, lots, &c., divided between William Prout Esq'r and the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings, agreeably to the ... Cadastral map showing original landholdings, new block numbers, new lot lines, lot numbers, and street widths. Covers area in N.E.-S.E. Washington (now Lincoln Park district) approx. bounded by Navy Yard, 3rd St. N.E.-S.E., H St. N.E., and 13th St. N.E.-S.E. Manuscript: Pen-and-ink, red ink, and watercolors. Oriented with north to the right. Drawn in southern/northern segments. Available also through the Library of Congress Web...
- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1800-01-01
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Map[Survey map of land tracts in N.W. Washington D.C. near the old city boundary and Rock Creek]. Shows "Rock Creek," "City boundary," and tract identified as "Surve[y] of part of a tra[ct] called The Widows Mite for Col. G. Bell U.S.A." Pen-and-ink and lead pencil on tracing paper. Title devised by cataloger. Probably drawn by Dr. Joseph M. Toner ca. 187-. Possibly traced from an earlier survey map. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Unidentified lead-pencil ms. survey map on...
- Contributor: Toner, Joseph M. (Joseph Meredith)
- Date: 1870-01-01
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Map[Tax survey map of squares 671 and 672, N.E. Washington D.C.]. Shows dimensions for the blocks bounded by New York Av., 1st, M, and North Capitol streets N.E. "Dec--13--1884." "Square 671 valued $2,125.00. Square 672 valued $17,440.00." Title devised by cataloger. India ink. Fold-lined. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington 907 Vault DCP
- Date: 1884-01-01
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Map[Map of B Street Sewer and associated ponds, Washington D.C.]. Pen-and-ink, pencil, and watercolor. Includes cross-section of sewer, ponds, and associated masonry structures. Soiled, torn, and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Date: 1800-01-01
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MapPlan for sewering the city of Washington, D.C. : and at the same time purify B-Street Sewer and James Creek Canal, and prevent floods, which are so frequent, by means of "an ... "Originated 1873. Suggested 1874." Title, authorship, date, and copyright information printed. Maps and text manuscripted--pen-and-ink. Includes text and ill. LC copy fold-lined. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington 859 Vault DCP
- Contributor: Bantz, E. (Edward)
- Date: 1874-01-01
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MapPart of map of Washington City D.C. showing the track of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as originally constructed and as it now exists : also showing tracks along which the company ... Covers area bounded by A Street N.E./N.W., 3rd Street N.W., Florida Avenue, and 12th Street N.E. Also shows block numbers and elevations of block corners. Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Brittle, lacking sections along edges, and mounted on cloth backing. Includes note and track profile. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP
- Date: 1860-01-01