{"product_id":"9780008658991-retail-washington-d-c-then-and-now-then-and-now","title":"Washington, D.C. Then and Now (Then and Now)","description":"Washington, D.C. Then and Now  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.   Come 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,  Washington, D.C. Then and Now  is the perfect gift for any local historian, tourist or armchair traveller. Including must-see destinations in the capital city such as  Pennsylvania Avenue,  the  Capitol Building, US Patent Office, Lincoln Memorial,  and the  Washington Monument . Discover D.C.'s lesser known sites such as the rich history of the  Shepherd Mansion , the  C\u0026amp;O Canal, Georgetown University , and  Blagden Alley.  Uncover 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  Van Ness Mansion , the first woman to be executed by the federal government in the  Mary Surratt Boarding House  and even President Taft's beloved cow Pauline Wayne who would graze outside the  State, War and Navy Building . Washington, D.C. continues to be at the center stage of the American story, and now so can you.","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931374039259,"sku":"9780008658991-RETAIL","price":38.24,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/751e10a3-77ef-49f0-81b5-0ee38327cf5e.jpg?v=1782927851","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9780008658991-retail-washington-d-c-then-and-now-then-and-now","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}