Photo #: NH 97842
Washington, D.C.
Photograph of the Southeastern and Southwestern quadrants of
the city, looking about west from above the Anacostia district,
circa 1944-45.
The Sousa (Pennsylvania Avenue) bridge across the Anacostia River
is in the lower right and the Eleventh Street Bridge is in the
lower center, with the Washington Navy Yard (Naval Gun Factory)
eastern boundary next to Eleventh Street, in the center of the
view.
Visible in the distance are the Pentagon (top left); the Jefferson
and Lincoln Memorials and the Washington Monument (top center)
and the U.S. Capitol (far right). Many World War II temporary
office buildings are also visible.
Collection of Arthur C. Clark.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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