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1923 "Washington, The Beautiful Capital of the Nation" Baltimore and Ohio RR Map

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This is a fabulous 1923 bird's eye map of Washington, DC that shows the city in amazing detail. Every building is individually drawn and all major roads in the city are shown. The view is drawn from the perspective of the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress looking northwest across the city, continuing up into rural areas of the District and Maryland. Many important buildings and monuments are named directly on the map, which is supplemented with over 70 buildings and places of interest keyed below the map. Above the map is a second title: "Baltimore and Ohio, America's First Railroad, Washington's First Railroad." Union Station, a major hub for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, is prominently featured in the right side of the print. The verso contains a smaller map detailing the routes of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the eastern US and west as far as St. Louis. The map originally folded into a 48-page promotional B&O booklet for tourists and visitors to our Federal city, filled with information on things to do and photographic images. The front cover of the booklet claims Washington is "The City that no patriotic American can visit without a better realization of the value of his citizenship." The oldest railroad in the United States, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was chartered in Maryland on February 28, 1827. The railroad was the first common carrier line in the country, transporting passengers and goods. Construction for the railroad began in July of 1828 and operations began in 1830, on a 14-mile section of track between Baltimore and Ellicott, MD. The B&O Railroad grew significantly over time, connecting over thirteen states with rail lines, crossing numerous rivers and laying tracks on undeveloped land. In total, the railroad spanned 4,535 miles. It was the first U.S. railroad to operate a steam locomotive, it built important, and long-lasting, infrastructure along its routes, and it operated prestigious passenger trains. The B&O company operated for 159 years, from 1828-1987. CONDITION: Good condition, overall. Uncolored. Fold lines, as issued. Light toning. Unframed Dimensions: 19 1/8 x 28 15/16” W. Artfully framed to the highest archival standards with acid-free mats, UV Conservation Clear glass, and a custom-built wooden frame. Framed Dimensions: 28 1/2" H x 37 1/4" W x 1 5/16" D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Depth: 1.32 in (3.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1923
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Framed by Art Source International in Boulder, CO, in December of 2024. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M0281stDibs: LU909743210502

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