Two hundred years ago, a city was envisioned that would rival the architectural splendor of Athens and Paris, and be the home of its nation s power and influence. That city was Washington, D.C., and through the years it has developed its own unique look and identity. Its most iconic buildings--the White House, the Capitol, and the monuments--share space with modern glass midrises and residential developments. Although some buildings, such as the Smithsonian s castle, look much the same as they did in their early day, others have changed dramatically. - "Washington, D.C. Then and Now" pairs vintage black-and-white photographs, some of which were taken by photography pioneers such as Mathew Brady, with stunning color photos taken from the same vantage point today.- From the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial to Union Station and Ford s Theater, see the nation s capital like never before. This compact edition of "Washington, D.C. Then and Now" offers an intriguing view of the history of a city that itself creates history."