Potomac River Collection (page 3)

Meeting of the Shenandoah and Potomac at Harpers Ferry, July 1865. [Scene from the American Civil War: army camp at the junction of two rivers in West Virginia]. Albumen print, pl

Coal Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia, 1860 / 69. Creator: Unknown
Coal Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia, 1860/69. [Paddle steamers on the Potomac]. Albumen print

Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin, November 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin, November 1862. Albumen print, pl. 25 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Wild duck shooting on the Potomac (engraving)
728405 Wild duck shooting on the Potomac (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild duck shooting on the Potomac)

The City of Washington, pub. 1876 (colour litho)
2652651 The City of Washington, pub. 1876 (colour litho) by Parsons, Charles Richard (1844-1918/20); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evacuation of Aquia Creek, June, 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951158 Evacuation of Aquia Creek, June, 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.5x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793 (engraving)
ARH404283 Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia
867763 Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia, helping guard the Aqueduct Bridge, c.1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Harpers Ferry from Below, c. 1825-26 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper)
CGW445506 Harpers Ferry from Below, c.1825-26 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper) by Doughty, Thomas (1793-1856); 18.2x28.2 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Falls of the Potomac, c. 1800-10 (pencil & w / c on paper)
CGW443153 Falls of the Potomac, c.1800-10 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Birch, William Russell (1755-1834); 11.4x15.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

The Civil War in America (coloured engraving)
728774 The Civil War in America (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in America)

Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793 (engraving)
PNP247617 Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793 (engraving) by American School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Views on the Potomac below Washington (engraving)
1612946 Views on the Potomac below Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views on the Potomac below Washington)

Dawn at Middle Falls
Fred Walker

Sketch on the Potomac, 1883. Creator: Lorenzo J. Hatch
Sketch on the Potomac, 1883

Great Blue Heron at Great Falls on the Potomac River near Potomac, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry, 1863. Creator: William MacLeod
Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry, 1863

Distant View of Arsenal, Washington, D. C. 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Distant View of Arsenal, Washington, D.C. 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Potomac Creek Railroad Bridge, A. C. & F. Railroad, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Potomac Creek Railroad Bridge, A.C. & F. Railroad, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Pontoon Bridge, Across the Potomac, at Berlin, Maryland, November 1862, 1862

Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, Berlin, October 1862, 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, Berlin, October 1862, 1862

Belle Plain. Distant View of Landing, 1864. Creators: Tim O Sullivan, James Gardner
Belle Plain. Distant View of Landing, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Confederate Prisoners at Belle Plain, 1863. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Confederate Prisoners at Belle Plain, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Belle Plain, Virginia. Lower Wharf, 1864. Creators: Tim O Sullivan, James Gardner
Belle Plain, Virginia. Lower Wharf, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Belle Plain, Virginia. Potomac River, Upper Wharf, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Belle Plain, Virginia, 1864. Creators: James Gardner, Tim O Sullivan
Belle Plain, Virginia, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Washington and Georgetown from the Alexandria Road, 1811-ca. 1813. Creator: Pavel Petrovic Svin in
Washington and Georgetown from the Alexandria Road, 1811-ca. 1813

A View of the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, 1811-ca. 1813. Creator: Pavel Petrovic Svin in
A View of the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, 1811-ca. 1813

Petersburg Gap, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Petersburg Gap, 1872. Rocky landscape with trees on the South Branch of the Potomac River, West Virginia, USA: we suddenly turn into the cool and shadowy gorge of the Southern Gate

Looking Down the Potomac, from the Chain Bridge, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Looking Down the Potomac, from the Chain Bridge, 1874. View of the River Potomac at Little Falls, Washington DC, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Washington from Arlington Heights, 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Washington from Arlington Heights, 1874. View across the Potomac to the Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA. The site chosen by the first Congress for the capital of the United States

The Potomac above Harpers Ferry, c1870. Creator: John J. Harley
The Potomac above Harpers Ferry, 1872. Vegetation on the banks of the River Potomac, West Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

The Potomac, from Maryland Heights, 1872. Creator: A. Measom
The Potomac, from Maryland Heights, 1872. View of the River Potomac in Washington County, Maryland, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

The Cliffs of Seneca, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
The Cliffs of Seneca, 1872. View of Seneca Rocks, at the confluence of Seneca Creek with the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River in West Virginia, USA: Imagine a thin

Harpers Ferry, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Harpers Ferry, 1872. View of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA, a town situated on the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers

Great Falls of the Potomac, 1874. Creator: Alfred Harral
Great Falls of the Potomac, 1874. Waterfalls on the Potomac River on the border of Maryland and Virginia, USA. Here the water foams and rushes among jagged rocks

Lees Retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Lees Retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg, (1878). Following General Robert E Lees failure to defeat the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg

USA, Virginia, Arlington, Arlington National Cemetery at Sunrise

USA, District of Columbia, Washingon, Moon Rising Over the Memorial Bridge and the Lincoln Memorial

White House about 1860
White House, viewed from the Potomac River, about 1860. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Washington DC in the 1840s
City of Washington from Maryland, showing the Anacostia River joining the Potomac, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Potomac River in the 1800s
Farms along the Potomac River, viewed from Maryland Heights, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate invasion of Maryland, US Civil War
Stonewall Jacksons men crossing the Potomac at Whites Ford to invade Maryland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

New Bridge Potomac River. Washington Alexandria
New Bridge over Potomac River. On the Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad. Total length 5, 104 feet; A.J. Russell (American, 1830 - 1902); July 1864; Albumen silver print

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1839. A steamboat wharf on the Potomac River in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1839. A steamboat wharf on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Drawing by Augustus Kollner, 1839

WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D. C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives
WASHINGTON D.C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D.C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

Construction of the Washington Monument, 1880s
Top of the shaft during construction of the Washington Monument, and an interior view, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederates fording a river in the Civil War
Confederate troops crossing the Potomac to invade the North, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Potomac River: A Historic Waterway Connecting Nations and Generations Flowing gracefully beneath the iconic Key Bridge, the Potomac River weaves its way through the heart of Washington DC, serving as a silent witness to centuries of history. From its humble beginnings at Georgetown University to its majestic presence on Roosevelt Island, this mighty river has played an integral role in shaping the landscape and identity of our nation's capital. As early as 1793, when Pierre Charles L'Enfant designed the Plan of Washington DC, he recognized the significance of the Potomac River in his vision for a grand city. Fast forward to 1880, where a bird's-eye view captured from its banks showcases a bustling metropolis emerging before our eyes. Virginia and Maryland settlers first laid claim to these fertile lands along the Potomac in 1738. Little did they know that their actions would set in motion events that would forever shape American history. During the Civil War, this historic waterway witnessed both triumphs and tragedies as it flowed past battlefields and encampments. Today, visitors can admire breathtaking views from iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument while standing on its shores. The flooding that occurred in March 1936 serves as a reminder of nature's power but also highlights humanity's resilience. Memorial Bridge stands proudly across this great river - an architectural marvel connecting Virginia with Washington DC since ca. 1943 - symbolizing unity between states divided by waters once traversed by pontoon bridges during times of war. Venturing beyond urban landscapes reveals another side to this natural wonder; kayakers navigate thrilling rapids at Great Falls while witnessing firsthand how time has shaped these ancient rock formations. Further upstream lies Harpers Ferry where two rivers converge - Shenandoah meeting Potomac - mirroring America's own journey towards unity after years of conflict.