1917 Article WWI Washington DC Mall Wartime Red Cross Building Architecture YRR1

"Washington Expanding: The National Capital as the Visitor of 1918 Will See It"

This is an original 1917 black and white print article set (first of which- eight pages, double-sided, second of which - four pages, double-sided) entitled, "Washington Expanding: The National Capital as the Visitor of 1918 will see it" by Ernest Knaufft and "Washington in Wartime" by Theodore Tiller that chronicles the construction and building projects in Washington DC during World War I. Including the; the Connecticut Avenue Bridge, the Pan-American Union Building, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the American Red Cross Building, the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, the Lee Mansion in Arlington Cemetery, the George Washington Memorial Hall, the Temple of Scottish Rite, the Continental Hall of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lincoln Memorial, the City Post Office, and the West Wing of the Department of Agriculture Building.

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CONDITION

This 96+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches; 17 x 24 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of vintage ads, prints, and articles from The American Review of Reviews during the World War I (WW1) era. To continue browsing this interesting collection, simply click the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Photography by Harris & Ewing.

Keywords specific to this image: Architecture, Historic Landmarks, Patriotic

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