Plan of the National Mall in Washington, DC
Item
Title
Plan of the National Mall in Washington, DC
Description
This map shows a plan for the National Mall which featured gardens, parks, winding paths, and the existing canal. Before the McMillan Commission's proposed redesign of the Mall in 1902, the space was much more pastoral in look and feel.
Source
National Archives at College Park. View original
Coverage
1830-1859
Date
1841
topic
building the mall
design & monuments
ghost mall