Philp's Washington Described: A Complete View of the American Capital, and the District of Columbia, with Many Notices, Historical, Topographical, and Scientific, of the Seat of GovernmentWilliam D'Arcy Haley S. Low, 1861 - Počet stran: 239 |
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... Capitol , and upon this basis laid off two sets of streets , intersecting each other at right angles , and distinguished by letters and numbers . The streets running north and south are numbered , and those running east and west are ...
... Capitol , and upon this basis laid off two sets of streets , intersecting each other at right angles , and distinguished by letters and numbers . The streets running north and south are numbered , and those running east and west are ...
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... Capitol , and from thence through the grounds to the canal . In lieu of this supply , a spring of water was con- ducted to the Capitol from the eastern part of the city . The city is four miles and a half in length , from north- west to ...
... Capitol , and from thence through the grounds to the canal . In lieu of this supply , a spring of water was con- ducted to the Capitol from the eastern part of the city . The city is four miles and a half in length , from north- west to ...
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... Capitol only had been erected , which , with the President's house , a mile distant from it , both constructed with white sand- stone , were shining objects in dismal contrast with the scene around them . Instead of recognizing the ...
... Capitol only had been erected , which , with the President's house , a mile distant from it , both constructed with white sand- stone , were shining objects in dismal contrast with the scene around them . Instead of recognizing the ...
Strana 57
... Capitol . It extended but a little way , and was of little value ; for in dry weather the sharp fragments cut our shoes , and in wet weather covered them with white mor- tar . In short , it was a " new settlement . " The houses , with ...
... Capitol . It extended but a little way , and was of little value ; for in dry weather the sharp fragments cut our shoes , and in wet weather covered them with white mor- tar . In short , it was a " new settlement . " The houses , with ...
Strana 58
... Capitol , and of course rendered the daily employment of hackney coaches indispensable . Notwithstanding the unfavorable aspect which Wash- ington presented on our arrival , I cannot sufficiently express my admiration of its local ...
... Capitol , and of course rendered the daily employment of hackney coaches indispensable . Notwithstanding the unfavorable aspect which Wash- ington presented on our arrival , I cannot sufficiently express my admiration of its local ...
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