Travel By Train, Washington, D.C. Travel Poster | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society

Poster

Travel By Train, Washington, D.C. Travel Poster

Travel By Train, Washington, D.C. Travel Poster | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society
An original lithograph promoting Washington, D.C. as "the city that every American should know," and to get there by way of train travel. The poster depicts an elevated view of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial in the foreground, the Reflecting Pool in the middle-ground, and the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol in the background.
DESCRIPTION
An original lithograph promoting Washington, D.C. as "the city that every American should know," and to get there by way of train travel. The poster depicts an elevated view of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial in the foreground, the Reflecting Pool in the middle-ground, and the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol in the background.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:67568
Creation Date:circa 1934
Creator Name:Latham Litho and Printing Company
City:Washington
County:
State:District of Columbia
Collection Name:Single Item Oversize
Genre:Poster
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 7-194
Original Dimensions:27 x 41 inches
SUBJECTS
Capitol buildings
Cities and towns
Monuments
Patriotism
Railroad trains
Travel

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