From the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies

Author: GW Museum

Creative Expression Monuments Presidents

Washington’s Legacy: A God Amongst Men

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Post date February 22, 2023

Bust portrait of George Washington, c. 1920 (AS 915-B).

Lee Anne Spear, M.A. ’23, Museum Studies

Creative Expression White House

200 Years of Tourism: The White House

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Post date February 15, 2023

Colored print of the White House, a dirt road passes in the foreground. — Aquatint engraving of a rare early view showing the north façade of the White House without the portico which was added shortly later by Andrew Jackson. It also shows the terraces on the right and left sides added by Thomas Jefferson (AS 500).

Lee Anne Spear, M.A. ’23, Museum Studies

Civil War Creative Expression Presidents

Lincoln’s Legacy: An Unfinished Symphony

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Post date February 12, 2023

Black and white bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln. — Alexander Gardner (1821-1882), Abraham Lincoln, 1863. Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection 472. A limited edition photograph printed from the original glass plate c. 1990.

Lee Anne Spear, M.A. ’23, Museum Studies

Creative Expression Monuments U.S. Capitol

The Tripoli Monument: A Forgotten Relic of Early D.C.

Post author By GW Museum
Post date February 1, 2023

The Tripoli Monument sits on Capitol Hill with a view of DC in the background. Finely dressed visitors stand in the foreground.

Matthew Goetz, Ph.D. Candidate

Architecture Collection Spotlight Monuments National Mall

The Original Washington Monument Design

Post author By GW Museum
Post date December 14, 2022

E. Warren, “The Washington National Monument,” published by James Charles Armytage, c. 1855. Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection AS 2017.2.