The Majesty of Capitol Hill

by Thomas Grooms, Taylor Lednum (Photographer)

Overview

The fourteen-block area that fans out from the U. S. capitol is a virtual museum of nineteenth-century American architectural styles. This book highlights the rich urban context of the Hill, covering twenty-two homes along with its many parks, significant buildings, and historic sites. Highlights include the Congressional Cemetery, the historic commercial areas of Pennsylvania Avenue, and the oldest public residence in the city after the White House'the Sewall-Belmont house.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589802285
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/30/2005
Series:	Majesty
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Thomas B. Grooms, a long-time resident of Capitol Hill, is passionate about the architecture and history of his vibrant and well-preserved nineteeth-century neighborhood.


Taylor J. Lednum, uses his multi-disciplinary background in the visual arts, including photography and graphic design, to produce instructional and documentary publications and videos about federal architecture for the Office of the Chief Architect of the U.S. General Services Administration.