The Standard Guide, Washington: A Handbook for VisitorsB.S. Reynolds Company, 1915 - Washington (D.C.) |
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A Handbook for Visitors Charles Bingham Reynolds. ARMED LIBERTY - MODEL IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE STATUE SURMOUNT- ING THE CAPITOL DOME THE CAPITOL - WEST FRONT , о WASHINGTON THE NATION'S.
A Handbook for Visitors Charles Bingham Reynolds. ARMED LIBERTY - MODEL IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE STATUE SURMOUNT- ING THE CAPITOL DOME THE CAPITOL - WEST FRONT , о WASHINGTON THE NATION'S.
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... Statues 28 SENATE 48 Chamber 48 Committee Rooms 53 District Room 50 Marble Room 48 Portico 24 President's Room 49 Reception ... Statue 24 Guides 21 History 21 HOUSE 43 Clock 44 Committee Rooms 46 Hall Representatives 43 Lobby 44 Mace 44 ...
... Statues 28 SENATE 48 Chamber 48 Committee Rooms 53 District Room 50 Marble Room 48 Portico 24 President's Room 49 Reception ... Statue 24 Guides 21 History 21 HOUSE 43 Clock 44 Committee Rooms 46 Hall Representatives 43 Lobby 44 Mace 44 ...
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... Statues 19 , 32 , 52 vingston 36 ogan 19 ither 19 cClellan 19 cPherson 19 adison , Dolly 91 adison House 20 arine ... Statue 8 eale 53 enn 28 ension Office 129 erry 50 erpont 36 INDEX . Pilgrims 23 , 28 Pocahontas 28 Polk ( Mrs. ) 89 ...
... Statues 19 , 32 , 52 vingston 36 ogan 19 ither 19 cClellan 19 cPherson 19 adison , Dolly 91 adison House 20 arine ... Statue 8 eale 53 enn 28 ension Office 129 erry 50 erpont 36 INDEX . Pilgrims 23 , 28 Pocahontas 28 Polk ( Mrs. ) 89 ...
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... statue of Liberty in New York Harbor . The Department of Agriculture Buildings are in the Mall , a short distance west of the Smithsonian . They are open to visitors from 9 to 4 , and in the museum will be found an interesting display ...
... statue of Liberty in New York Harbor . The Department of Agriculture Buildings are in the Mall , a short distance west of the Smithsonian . They are open to visitors from 9 to 4 , and in the museum will be found an interesting display ...
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... Statue AVE . CANAL The Tunnet ST 3RD COLFAX- ST Λ 2ND PARKER K ST CHICAGO CALIFORNIA nate Office Building ST . ST MARYLAND ليا 4TH 5TH ST CAPITOL GROUNDS Capitol Marine Hospital Service Coast Survey Railroad 3RD EAST A Library of ...
... Statue AVE . CANAL The Tunnet ST 3RD COLFAX- ST Λ 2ND PARKER K ST CHICAGO CALIFORNIA nate Office Building ST . ST MARYLAND ليا 4TH 5TH ST CAPITOL GROUNDS Capitol Marine Hospital Service Coast Survey Railroad 3RD EAST A Library of ...
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Page 61 - Pressed closely palm to palm and to his mouth Uplifted, he, as through an instrument, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls, That they might answer him. And they would shout Across the watery vale, and shout again, Responsive to his call...
Page 61 - There was a Boy : ye knew him well, ye cliffs And islands of Winander ! — many a time At evening, when the earliest stars began To move along the edges of the hills, Rising or setting, would he stand alone Beneath the trees or by the glimmering lake, And there, with fingers interwoven, both hands Pressed closely palm to palm, and to his mouth Uplifted, he, as through an instrument, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls, That they might answer him...
Page 120 - I mean stock to remain in this country, to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.
Page 61 - Listening, a gentle shock of mild surprise Has carried far into his heart the voice Of mountain-torrents ; or the visible scene Would enter unawares into his mind With all its solemn imagery, its rocks, Its woods, and that uncertain heaven received Into the bosom of the steady lake.
Page 86 - The pen is mightier than the sword. Behold The arch-enchanter's wand ! itself a nothing ! But taking sorcery from the master-hand To paralyze the Caesars, and to strike The loud earth breathless ! Take away the sword ; States can be, saved without it ! (Looking on the clock.) 'Tis the hour ; Retire, sir.
Page 52 - ... composed of five Senators, five Representatives, and five Justices of the Supreme Court, the decision of this commission to be final unless set aside by a concurrent vote of the two Houses of Congress.
Page 85 - We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven ; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Page 165 - The muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo! No more on life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards with solemn round The bivouac of the dead.
Page 108 - My fine crab-tree walking stick, with a gold head curiously wrought in the form of the cap of liberty, I give to my friend, and the friend of mankind, General Washington. If it were a Sceptre, he has merited it, and would become it.