The Killer in the Cold

“Washington, D.C. Then and Now” presents a fascinating portrait of the evolution and history of America's capital city since the dawn of photography in the mid-nineteenth century. Come on a visually stunning journey into the past, learning about the historic sites, and stories, that make up the nation's capital. Pairing vintage black-and-white photographs with splendid color photographs taken from the same vantage points today, is perfect for any local historian, fan of photography or tourist to the city. The book includes all the tourist must-see places of the capital city such as Pennsylvania Avenue, the Capitol Building, Patent Office, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. Discover D.C.'s lesser-known sites such as the history of the Shepherd Mansion, Georgetown, C&O Canal, and Blagden Alley. From politics, to history: Washington, D.C. continues to be at the center stage American history.