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 government (1861)
New York, Rudd & Carleton; Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott & co.; [etc., etc.] · leaf 133
CHAPTER IV. THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT. … THE CAPITOL* This magnificent edifice is situated upon the brow of the eastern plateau of the city, ninety feet above the low- tide level of the Potomac. Its commanding position was determined by W ashington, as an imposing site, overlook¬ ing the city like the Acropolis at Athens. The building…
Washington (D.C.) -- Description and travel
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