Construction of the Library of Congress

Panoramic photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress
Title: Panoramic photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress
Creator(s): Handy, Levin C. (Levin Corbin), 1855-1932, photographer
Date Created/Published: 1888-1894.
Summary: Panoramic photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building. Most photographs in this lot are mounted side-by-side to form panoramic views of the Jefferson Building site at various stages, including initial excavation and interior construction. Workmen, machinery, and horse-drawn carts.
Notes:
LOT title and other information from catalog card and published guide: Washingtoniana Photographs ... Library of Congress, 1989.
Dates and identifying information inscribed on most images.
Corresponding glass negatives are found in series LC-USL5, LC-USL51, and LC-USL52; prints and negatives have not been matched. Prints from this negative series also appear as cyanotype proofs mounted in bound volumes in LOT 12335, and the negatives themselves may be viewed on microfilm in LOT 12365.
Images mounted on linen or paper.
Source unknown.
Subjects:
Library of Congress--Buildings--Washington (D.C.)--1880-1900.
Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)--1880-1900.
Libraries--Washington (D.C.)--1880-1900.
Building construction--Washington (D.C.)--1880-1900.
Albumen prints--1880-1900.
Cyanotypes--1880-1900.
Panoramic photographs--1880-1900.
Bookmark /2004667132/
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