{"product_id":"washington-d-c-then-and-now","title":"Washington, D.C. Then and Now","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWashington, D.C. Then and Now\u003c\/em\u003e presents a fascinating portrait of the evolution and history of America's capital city, from the dawn of photography in the mid-nineteenth century through to the present day.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome on a visually stunning journey into the past, learning about the historic sites, and stories, that have built the nation's capital. Pairing vintage black-and-white photographs with splendid color shots taken from the same vantage points today, \u003cem\u003eWashington, D.C. Then and Now \u003c\/em\u003eis the perfect gift for any local historian, tourist or armchair traveller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding must-see destinations in the capital city such as \u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania Avenue, \u003c\/strong\u003ethe\u003cstrong\u003e Capitol Building, US Patent Office, Lincoln Memorial, \u003c\/strong\u003eand the\u003cstrong\u003e Washington Monument\u003c\/strong\u003e. Discover D.C.'s lesser known sites such as the rich history of the \u003cstrong\u003eShepherd Mansion\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eC\u0026amp;O Canal, Georgetown University\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e Blagden Alley. \u003c\/strong\u003eUncover more about the great presidents, as well as figures lost to time such as the \"the most obstinate man\" George Washington had ever met at the \u003cstrong\u003eVan Ness Mansion\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first woman to be executed by the federal government in the \u003cstrong\u003eMary Surratt Boarding House \u003c\/strong\u003eand even President Taft's beloved cow Pauline Wayne who would graze outside the\u003cstrong\u003e State, War and Navy Building\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashington, D.C. continues to be at the center stage of the American story, and now so can you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally hailing from rural New England, Emma Tanner developed an interest in history during her childhood through visits to local historic house museums\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e Emma first came to Washington D.C. in the pursuit of her postgraduate degree at George Washington University, having previously received her BA in History and Political Science at the University of New Hampshire. After completing her master's degree in Museum Studies, Emma continues to follow her passion for making museums more accessible to the public. Emma now works at President Lincoln's Cottage and you can find additional pieces by Emma on WETA's local history website, \u003cem\u003eBoundary Stones.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pavilion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877954392338,"sku":"9780008658991","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_634d9900-33e3-4920-a371-4590bfebbb65.jpg?v=1738384479","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/washington-d-c-then-and-now","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}