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Floor Plan, Correspondence, George Washington's Houses
George Washington, Artist, 1798
William Thornton, Architect, 1798
Washington hired the architect of the Capitol, William Thornton, to supervise the construction of two houses for "the accommodation of Congress" on lots Washington purchased on Capitol Hill. Somewhat an architect himself, Washington drew this floor plan for the houses. The letter from Thornton conveys the architect's design advice. The letter is framed with the address page showing. Thornton's comments are a photocopy. |