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A close up of a chess board with candles. Chess game board game.

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Perambulation of boundary line between Roxbury and Brookline

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Perambulation of boundary line between Roxbury and Brookline

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Goose Creek : Washington D.C. - Public domain old map

Covers Tiber Creek estuary in the area now occupied by the Mall. Shows proposed Washington D.C. street alignments. Pen-and-ink and brown wash. Originally drawn on 2 sheets. Watermark: J Whatman (with fleur-de-l... More

Map showing the routes of the contemplated rail road from New-Haven to...

Relief shown by hachures. Includes "Profile of route by Sodom Brook" and "Profile of route by Holt's Hill." LC copies imperfect: Creased and wrinkled. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as ... More

Minutes of a meeting to appoint a committee on the burial ground

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Section of the northern course of the canal from the tide in the Elk R...

This map of the city of New York and island of Manhattan, as laid out ...

Relief shown by hachures. Shows ward boundaries, selected buildingsm and landowner's names. "Entered according to act of Congress Novr. 16th 1811." Oriented with north toward the upper right. Haskell, D.C. Manh... More

Plan of the west end of the public appropriation in the city of Washin...

Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Edged in cloth and mounted on cloth backing. Accompanied by exhibit caption: 717. Latrobe's suggestion for the national university. [2] p. ; 11 cm. Available also through the Library... More

Petition to annex land in Roxbury to Brookline

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Report on petition of John Ward, et. al, regarding annexation

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Petition to annex land in Roxbury to Brookline

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Plan of the proposed basin at the mouth of the Tiber : [Washington D.C...

Covers northern part of Mall between 15th and 17th streets N.W., not the present location of the Tidal Basin. Also shows "Canal" and "Proposed canal." Photocopy of ms. map in LC Manuscript Division. LC copy ann... More

Potomac Aqueduct, hydrographic survey of the Potomac River near George...

"Survey made in the fall of 1832." Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. From the papers of the Virginia-District of Columbia Boundary Commission. Available also through the Library ... More

A map exhibiting the position of two lines located with a view to the ...

Partial cadastral map showing block numbers. Facsimile. Original version: Washington : Surveyors Office, 1835. Includes text, attestors' names, and illegible seal. LC copy 1 fold-lined. LC copy 2 halved and mou... More

Chart of the head of navigation of the Potomac River shewing the route...

Nautical chart with extensive annotations in col. and lead pencils to show proposed railroad routes connecting central Washington and Alexandria (Va.). Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and sou... More

Perambulation of boundary lines

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Report on committee on cemetery

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Report in response to request for annexation of part of Roxbury to Bro...

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Petition to the House and Senate in favor of annexation of part of Rox...

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Order of notice regarding petition for annexation of part of Roxbury t...

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Report of committee appointed to purchase land for town use

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Petition to annex part of Roxbury

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An act to annex part of the town of Roxbury to the town of Brookline

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An act to annex part of the town of Roxbury to the town of Brookline

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An act to annex part of the town of Roxbury to the town of Brookline

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An act to annex part of the town of Roxbury to the town of Brookline

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Letter requesting perambulation of Brookline-West Roxbury boundary

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Map exhibiting the rail road, canal, lake, and river routes from New Y...

Covers New York State and New England (west of Portland, Me.). Also shows railroads completed, under construction, chartered, and/or planned. Does not contain statement of attribution. Relief shown by hachures.... More

A painting of a group of people standing around a table. Charles lands...

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Plan placing the current channel of the Potomac permanently along the ...

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Plan showing proposed method of laying out the public grounds at Washi...

Covers The Mall between Capitol grounds and 17th St. N.W. Also covers adjacent areas including "Parade or President's Park," White House grounds, future Federal Triangle, and Washington Canal. At foot of title:... More

[Eight grade profiles of streets in Georgetown, Washington D.C.].

Title devised by cataloger. On cloth backing in lead pencil: Profiles showing grading of Market St. east side and west side of Duck Lane etc., 1853. At lower left in lead pencil: Lewis Carbery, reported to Carp... More

Plat of proposed carriage road and other improvements south of the Pre...

"3d day of October 1854." Oriented with north to the bottom. Includes notes and computations. LC copy fold-lined and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster... More

Map of the located route of the Metropolitan Rail Road and the adjacen...

Topographical map of part of Maryland showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, canals, the Washington Aqueduct, roads, and railroads with mileage on the main survey line. Chartered in 1853. Scale... More

Map of the lands included in the Central Park, from a topographical su...

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Plan for the improvement of the Central Park, adopted by the Commissio...

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[Planning map for proposed Cape Cod Ship Canal] /

Relief shown by contours. Title supplied by cataloger. Pen-and-ink in red and blue inks and pencil on tracing paper. Imperfect: Brittle, soiled, creased, small tears along edges. Available also through the Libr... More

Part of map of Washington City D.C. showing the track of the Baltimore...

Covers area bounded by A Street N.E./N.W., 3rd Street N.W., Florida Avenue, and 12th Street N.E. Also shows block numbers and elevations of block corners. Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Brittle, lacking sections a... More

Showing new bridge proposed by S.R. Seibert 1865 : [Washington D.C.].

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St. Pauls River, Liberia at its mouth /

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Gymnasierna, 23 september 1966.

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[Cadastral map of part of N.W. Washington D.C. immediately north of Fl...

Covers area bounded by Florida Av., 14th St., Newton St., Rock Creek Park, 23rd St., and California St. N.W., including all or parts of Kalorama Heights, Adams-Morgan, Mount Pleasant, Lanier Heights, and Columb... More

Map of central Virginia showing proposed southern extension of the She...

Relief shown by form lines. Pen-and-ink and pencil, mounted on cloth. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.), H270 Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image.

[Sketch of the "proposed route of Virginias Railway" to Flat-top and G...

Title and date from Stephenson's Civil War maps, 1989. Pen-and-ink and pencil on tracing linen, mounted on cloth. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.), H272 Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image.

Plan of proposed Muddy River improvement, showing contours : July 23, ...

Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More

Map of proposed extensions of Vermont and New Jersey avenues N.W. betw...

Cadastral map showing lots and buildings in path of proposed avenue extensions. "May 2nd 1882." Title devised by cataloger. "To accompany answer to petition of M.J. Coston and others." Black and red inks. Trimm... More

Preliminary study of a plan for a Pleasure Bay between Dorchester Poin...

Olmsted envisioned Marine Park as the final jewel in the Emerald Necklace, linked to Franklin Park by a greenway along Columbia Road. The greenway was never constructed and Marine Park remains disconnected from... More

The city of Washington and environs /

Partial cadastral map showing block numbers and major buildings. LC copy 1 mounted on cloth backing. Copy 2 fold-lined, torn, taped, and extensively annotated in ink to show proposed street extensions. Availabl... More

Map to accompany the report of the Commissioners D.C. on the extension...

"January 24th, 1887." Relief shown by contours. LC copy stained, fold-lined, mended with tape, and annotated in ink and lead pencil. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Map to accompany the report of the Commissioners D.C. on the extension...

Scale ca. 1:7,200. Relief shown by contours. From the Breckinridge family papers. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP AACR2: 110; 650/1; 650/2; 700/1; 710/3

Portions of Alexandria and Fairfax counties, Virginia, showing the rou...

Shows 3 principal routes and auxiliary connecting routes. "To accompany report of January 4th, 1890, Peter C. Haines, Lieut. Colonel of Engineers." Relief shown by contours. Oriented with north toward the upper... More

The northwest extension of Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C., and...

Cadastral map showing names of some rural landholders. Oriented with north toward the upper left. LC copies torn, taped, and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as ... More

Copy of map showing proposed extension of Sixteenth Street and widenin...

Scale ca. 1:2,400. Manuscript; pen-and-ink and col. pencil. Cadastral map. From the Breckinridge family papers. Includes inset. Accompanied by statistical data sheet. (1 leaf ; 27 x 19 cm.) Available also throu... More

Specifications for building cemetery lots

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Letter requesting an article be put on the warrant regarding land purc...

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Plat prepared for Committee on Parks and Reservations, Washington Boar...

Shows proposed park, bridges, and "Driveway" between National Zoo and Potomac Flats N.W. India ink. Includes text and cross-section. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP

Fort Driveway : [Washington D.C.]. - Public domain map

Plat of proposed reservation at Fort Stevens, near Brightwood, D.C. /

Partial cadastral map. "Battle Cemetery" not shown at upper right. Blueprint. At lower right: With E.W. 23181/4. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Teckniska musset Linjebyggnadsbyrån., Stockholm

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Plat of proposed reservation at Fort Stevens, near Brightwood, D.C. /

Partial cadastral map. Shows "Battle Cemetery" at upper right. Blueprint. At lower right: With E.W. 23181/4. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Map of the District of Columbia showing permanent system of highways /

Shows existing and proposed streets. Partial cadastral map. Also shows block numbers in central city. In large letters across entire map area: Thos. J. Fisher & Co. (Incorporated). LC copy annotated in lead pen... More

Plat of proposed national parks and highway connecting the same near B...

Partial cadastral map. Negative photocopy. Includes note. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Plat prepared for the Committee on Parks and Reservations, Washington ...

Shows proposed park, bridges, and "Proposed driveway" between National Zoo and Potomac Flats N.W. Blueprint. Includes text and cross-section. LC copy extensively annotated in pencil colors to show creek, propos... More

Map of the District of Columbia showing public reservations and posses...

Proposed development of propagating gardens, green-houses & nursery : ...

"June 30th 1901." Covers area bounded by 15th street, East Potomac Park, and Washington Monument grounds S.W. "To accompany the annual report of Theo. A. Bingham, June 30th 1901, Col. U.S. Army." Oriented with... More

Study for the establishment and use of Potomac Park : [Washington D.C....

"To accompany annual report of Theo. A. Bingham, June 30th 1901, Col. U.S. Army." Oriented with north toward the lower right. Originally printed on 2 sheets. "Eng 57 1." LC copy fold-lined and thirded. Annotate... More

[Map of the Ellipse and White House grounds showing proposed sites for...

Also shows White House and adjacent government buildings. "Eng 57 1." LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Map of the District of Columbia showing areas recommended to be taken ...

Shows planned parks, parkways, government lands, and existing government buildings. "November 1901." Relief shown by contours. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes note and directory of park comm... More

Sewall farm history, genealogy, map

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Plat showing proposed U.S. military reservation at Fort Stevens D.C. /

Partial cadastral map. Blueprint. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Plat showing proposed U.S. military reservation at Fort Stevens D.C. /

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Land in Hall and Elvan's subdivision of Meridian Hill, District of Col...

Cadastral survey map of lands to be taken for proposed Meridian Hill Park. Covers area bounded by W and Euclid streets, a line ca. 375 ft. west of 16th Street, and a line ca. 400 ft. east of 15th Street N.W. Sh... More

Third section, permanent system of highways, District of Columbia.

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CCC, engineers splanning construction operations.

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[Cadastral map of Massachusetts Avenue N.W. and adjacent parts of Amer...

Shows existing and planned sections of Massachusetts Avenue and lands to be taken for its extension. Title devised by cataloger. From the Taggart Estate papers. Blueprint. In corners: 640 (in reverse image). LC... More

Map showing proposed waterfront improvements, terminals & railroad ins...

"February 1911." Oriented with north toward the lower left. "Reproduced from report issued by New York Dock Department." Removed from textual publication. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site... More

The Mall, Washington, D.C. : plan showing development to 1914 in accor...

Shows planned development. Includes index of public buildings. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Map of the permanent system of highways, District of Columbia /

Oriented with north toward the upper left. Annotated in col. pencil to show existing, proposed, and semi-public parks. LC copy halved and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress... More

The Mall, Washington, D.C. : plan showing building development to 1915...

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Layout plan for Smart View concessions

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Doughton Park, Milepost 241.1, Blue Ridge Parkway

Collecting Public Opinion through the Master Planning Process

The park's chief ranger & historian, Greg Shine, captures input from a member of the public during a public meeting for the master planning process. Supported by extensive public comment and input, the plan’s p... More

Suggestion for a car line route along the site of the old James Creek ...

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Map of proposed extension of Vermont Avenue N.W. between Florida and G...

Partial cadastral map showing lots in path of proposed avenue extension. Covers area bounded approx. by 11th, Fairmont, 4th, and T streets N.W., including Howard University. Title devised by cataloger. India an... More

[Map of proposed extension of Vermont Avenue and Clifton Street N.W. t...

Annotated in red ink to show avenue and street extensions, scale, and locations of Howard University and Central High School. Title devised by cataloger. Printed map cut from: Map of the permanent system of hig... More

[Map of proposed extension of Vermont Avenue N.W. between Florida and ...

Title devised by cataloger. Blueprint. Accompanied by typewritten letter from Howard University, Office of the Secretary-Treasurer, dated Mar. 6, 1922. [2] leaves ; 29 x 22 cm. LC copy fold-lined. Available als... More

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställninga...

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställningar.Planläggningsritning, bostadsområdet, Kyrkviken, Lidingö."Situationsplan Programmets".

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställninga...

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställningar.Planläggningsritning, bostadsområdet, Lidingö."Situationsplan Hemtrevnad".

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställninga...

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställningar.Planläggningsritning, bostadsområdet, Lidingö."Situationsplan Bulldoggen".

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställninga...

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställningar.Planläggningsritning, bostadsområdet, Lidingö. "Situationsplan Blå Kant".

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställninga...

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställningar.Planläggningsritning, bostadsområdet, Lidingö."Situationsplan Bruna Lotta".

Vicinity map of the suggested Cove Creek Reservoir.

From U.S. 69th Cong. 2d Sess. House Committee on Military Affairs. Hearing... on H.R. 16396 and H.R. 16614, 1927. Available also through the Library of Congress web site as a raster image.

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställninga...

Bild från Ingenjör P. Wretblads material för Bygge och Bo-utställningar.Tävlingsförslag för byggnadstyper och planläggning, Lidingö 1925.

Proposed Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina-Tennessee...

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Upper Potomac park project to preserve the Great Falls and Palisades o...

Covers Potomac River Valley between Watkins Island and Long Bridge. Shows existing and proposed parks. "September--1927." "Chart 28." "39872-29. (Face p. 60.) No. 1." Available also through the Library of Congr... More

Lee Boulevard addition to Fort Myer Reservation

Shows proposed Lee Boulevard now called Arlington Boulevard along the Fort Myer Reservation. From: Annual report, National Capital Park and Planning Commission, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1929. Oriente... More

George Washington Memorial Parkway, from Mount Vernon, past the city o...

Also shows proposed and existing parks and public lands, public and private institutions, cemeteries, and planned parkways. "Drawn 1928." In lower right corner: Hai-Ber. Blue line print. Includes names of commi... More

Map of Georgetown, D.C., April 1934 : present names of streets black, ...

Also shows proposed street extensions. Authorship statement on verso in ink. Latex(?) paints on canvas. Brittle, fold-lined, missing small sections, and quartered. Available also through the Library of Congress... More

Fort Stevens park, general plan : [Washington D.C.] /