"City of Washington", Tanner, Henry Schenck

This finely engraved plan of the Capital names all major streets and buildings; notably, the President's House, Capitol Square, the Navy Yard, Judiciary Square and the Patent Office & National Institute. The Mall is mostly blank as construction on the Washington Monument did not start until 1848. Also the Smithsonian Institute, which wasn't established until 1846, is not yet mentioned. Extensive table at lower left lists and keys to map numerous important buildings, e.g. the Capitol, State Department, Departments of War, Navy, and Treasury. Tanner’s single green decorative border indicates a published date circa 1845. Engraved vignette depicts "Plan of the Principal Floor of the Capitol."

References: Phillips (DC) #PW-127.

Condition: B+

Minor foxing and light toning that is more prominent along sheet edges. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso.