See Here: 4/2/2012
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That is very cool. It is amazing how much things can change. We often think a picture like this show how much things use to change. It is often wise to take photos of the mundane stuff you see everyday - the walk to school, to work... Later in life it can be amazing how much things have changed. Also some things don't change that much, but they are still interesting.
I would guess if they looked the other direction they would see the half constructed Washington Monument (at the 1865 date)?
Hi John-
It is incredible how much things change! There is some question about the date on this image, but if the date were indeed correct, the Washington Monument would still be under construction. I love this view of the Monument, circa 1865, from the New York Public Library:
http://bit.ly/Ixk5BZ
Washington Monument, U. S. Capitol, ca. 1865, Charles Bierstadt, Robert N. Dennis collection of stereoscopic views, Stereoscopic views of statues and monuments in Washington, D.C., Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / Photography Collection, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, New York Public Library, Catalog Call Number: MFY Dennis Coll 90-F118.
If you like this, you might like the Archives' Historypin channel, which overlays historic photos from our collections (particularly those of DC), on top of contemporary Google Street Views:
http://www.historypin.com/channels/view/6146388/
That is a very cool concept. The site is a bit confusing, or maybe I am just not thinking clearly. I'll give it another try later.
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