Potomac River Collection (page 4)

New Bridge Potomac River. Washington Alexandria
New Bridge over Potomac River. On the Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad. Total length 5, 104 feet; A.J. Russell (American, 1830 - 1902); July 1864; Albumen silver print

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1839. A steamboat wharf on the Potomac River in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1839. A steamboat wharf on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Drawing by Augustus Kollner, 1839

WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D. C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives
WASHINGTON D.C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D.C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

Construction of the Washington Monument, 1880s
Top of the shaft during construction of the Washington Monument, and an interior view, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederates fording a river in the Civil War
Confederate troops crossing the Potomac to invade the North, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Potomac River, Licoln Memorial and Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA

Belle Plain Virginia Potomac River Upper Wharf
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USA, Virginia, Great Falls Park. Landscape of rapids on Potomac River. Credit as: Jay O Brien / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1860. View of a creek near Little Falls on the Potomac River in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1860. View of a creek near Little Falls on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Drawing by Augustus Kollner, 1860

WEATHER BUREAU, 1938. An observation station and river gauge installed by the U.S. Weather Bureau on the Potomac River in Washington D.C. Photograph, April 1938

MAP: VIRGINIA, c1862. Partial map of the state of Virginia, illustrated with portraits of Union Generals. Engraving, c1862

ARLINGTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE. Detail of the Arlington Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1970

ROCK CREEK: WADING. Adults and children wading in Rock Creek Park, a tributary of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1920-1932

CANOE CREW, c1925. Four crew members paddling a canoe at the Potomac Boat Club on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1925

ROCK CREEK: WADING. Children wading in Rock Creek Park, a tributary of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1925

PROHIBITION, 1922. A dog trained to detect liquor sniffs at a flask in the back pocket of a man fishing on a pier on the Potomac River, during Prohibition, 1920s

Vintage print of Washington D. C
Vintage birds-eye view print of Washington D.C. from the Potomac, looking North

Satellite view of a massive Nor easter snow storm over Chesapeake Bay
December 20, 2009 - Satellite view of a massive Nor easter snow storm over the Chesapeake Bay region of the Mid-Atlantic states as the clouds are clearing

Birds eye view of George Washingtons Mount Vernon estate, with house in upper right and tomb in lower left; Potomac River is visible in lower right by

Washington D. C. and its vicinity during the Civil War era (litho)
KW254709 Washington D.C. and its vicinity during the Civil War era (litho) by Wells, J. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; American, out of copyright

President George Washington (1732-99) on the porch of his house at Mount Vernon
XBP228825 President George Washington (1732-99) on the porch of his house at Mount Vernon (oil on canvas) by American School

The City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard, engraved by William James Bennett, c
BAL124584 The City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard, engraved by William James Bennett, c.1824 (aquatint) by Cooke, George (1793-1849); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Plan of Washington D. C. pub. in Gazette of the United States, Philadelphia
BAL124554 Plan of Washington D.C. pub. in Gazette of the United States, Philadelphia, January 4th 1792 (engraving) (b&w photo) by L Enfant

Birds eye view of Mt. Vernon the home of Washington;G. & F. Bill (Firm), ;c1859
Birds eye view of Mt. Vernon the home of Washington; G. & F. Bill (Firm), ; c1859.; 1 print : lithograph, hand-colored; 34.3 x 40 cm (sheet)

Old mill on the Potomac River, Maryland, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Mills, Rivers, United States, Maryland, United States, Potomac River, 1899

LEAD PAINT AD, 1866. American lithograph advertisement, 1866, for Capitol White Lead, manufactured by the Nassau White Lead and Color Works, New York

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1865. The Aqueduct Bridge and the waterfront in Georgetown, Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1865. The Aqueduct Bridge and the waterfront in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. viewed from the Virginia shore. Photographed by William Morris Smith, c1865

CIVIL WAR: CHAIN BRIDGE. A view of the Chain Bridge over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal visible in the foreground. Union soldiers stand at the railing

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1863. A view of Washington, D. C. looking west-southwest from the U
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1863. A view of Washington, D.C. looking west-southwest from the U.S. Capitol, towards the United States Botanic Garden (right foreground), the Washington Canal

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1865. The waterfront in Georgetown, Washington, D. C. on the Potomac River
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1865. The waterfront in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River, viewed from Masons Island (present-day Theodore Roosevelt Island)

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1865. Georgetown, Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1865. Georgetown, Washington, D.C. photographed from Virginia across the Potomac River, November 1865

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1801. A view of Georgetown and Washington, D. C. on the Potomac River
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1801. A view of Georgetown and Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River. Aquatint, English, 1801, after George Beck

WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D
WASHINGTON D.C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D.C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

U. S. CAPITOL, 1839. West view of the United States Capitol from the Potomac River
U.S. CAPITOL, 1839. West view of the United States Capitol from the Potomac River. Watercolor, 1839, by August Kollner

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1834. A view of Washington, D. C. from beyond the Navy Yard. Aquatint
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1834. A view of Washington, D.C. from beyond the Navy Yard. Aquatint, 1834, by W.J. Bennett

HARPERs FERRY, 1861. View of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Wood engraving, 1861

POTOMAC RIVER, c1863. A view of the Potomac River from Fort Sumner in Bethesda, Maryland. Photographed by Andrew Joseph Russell, c1863

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. View of Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) at the time of John Browns raid on the federal arsenal in October 1859. Wood engraving from a contempoary Amercian newspaper

MOUNT VERNON, 1798. West view of Mount Vernon, Virginia, the home of George Washington on the Potomac River. Aquatint, 1798, by George Isham Parkyns

MOUNT VERNON, 1859. Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington on the Potomac River in Virginia. A vignette of Washingtons tomb is included at bottom

MOUNT VERNON, 1800. Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington on the Potomac River in Virginia. Aquatint, 1800, by Francis Jukes after Alexander Robertson

MOUNT VERNON. Home of George Washington on the Potomac River in Virginia. View to the North from the Lawn at Mount Vernon. Watercolor by Benjamin Harry Latrobe, 1796

POTOMAC FLOOD, c1915. Ice on the Potomac River after a flood. Photograph, c1915

POTOMAC FLOOD, c1915. The flood of the Potomac River in Georgetown, Washington D.C. Photograph, c1915

POTOMAC FLOOD, c1915. Flood refugees with their possessions after the Potomac River flood. Photograph, c1915

FLOOD, c1915. Boats and debris stuck in the ice of the Potomac River after a flood. Photograph, c1915

CIVIL WAR: POTOMAC, 1861. Colonel George Henry Thomass brigade crossing the Potomac River at Williamsport, Maryland, during the Civil War, 1861. Contemporary American wood engraving

CIVIL WAR: HARPERs FERRY. Destruction of the railroad bridge over the Potomac, at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, by Confederate forces on 15 June 1861. Contemporary American wood engraving

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The Potomac River: A Historic Waterway Connecting Nations and Generations Flowing gracefully beneath the iconic Key Bridge, the Potomac River weaves its way through the heart of Washington DC, serving as a silent witness to centuries of history. From its humble beginnings at Georgetown University to its majestic presence on Roosevelt Island, this mighty river has played an integral role in shaping the landscape and identity of our nation's capital. As early as 1793, when Pierre Charles L'Enfant designed the Plan of Washington DC, he recognized the significance of the Potomac River in his vision for a grand city. Fast forward to 1880, where a bird's-eye view captured from its banks showcases a bustling metropolis emerging before our eyes. Virginia and Maryland settlers first laid claim to these fertile lands along the Potomac in 1738. Little did they know that their actions would set in motion events that would forever shape American history. During the Civil War, this historic waterway witnessed both triumphs and tragedies as it flowed past battlefields and encampments. Today, visitors can admire breathtaking views from iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument while standing on its shores. The flooding that occurred in March 1936 serves as a reminder of nature's power but also highlights humanity's resilience. Memorial Bridge stands proudly across this great river - an architectural marvel connecting Virginia with Washington DC since ca. 1943 - symbolizing unity between states divided by waters once traversed by pontoon bridges during times of war. Venturing beyond urban landscapes reveals another side to this natural wonder; kayakers navigate thrilling rapids at Great Falls while witnessing firsthand how time has shaped these ancient rock formations. Further upstream lies Harpers Ferry where two rivers converge - Shenandoah meeting Potomac - mirroring America's own journey towards unity after years of conflict.