Yesterday & Today: Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.: Yesterday & Today is a stirring tribute to the United States s capital city. In 192 pages of stunning photos and fascinating stories, the book traces the city s history, from its beginnings as little more than a swamp to its current status as one of the most important and cultured cities in the world. Washington s first-rate museums and inspiring monuments and memorials make it one of the nation s most visited cities, and its niche neighborhoods give it unique character and heart. Washington D.C.: Yesterday & Today presents the history and culture of the District of Columbia in a pictorial journey. Read and learn about:
The National Mall, with its numerous memorials and monuments, the Tidal Basin, and the cherry trees.
The Smithsonian Institution museums, including the National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, and National Gallery of Art.
Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Library of Congress.
The Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and Washington s National Cathedral.
The National World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Arlington National Cemetery.
Neighborhood attractions like Eastern Market on Capitol Hill, Georgetown s historic homes, Adams Morgan, and Rock Creek Park.

Historical photographs and beautiful modern photography complement stories of the people, the architecture, and the neighborhoods to capture the soul of the city. Washington D.C.: Yesterday & Today, part of West Side Publishing s popular Yesterday & Today city series, is an unparalleled presentation of Washington, D.C.