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Washington Monument |
Washington is based on a city plan drawn up by French engineer & architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant in 1791, eight years after the United Kingdom recognised the independence of the United States. The plans were typically French, describing sweeping boulevards; large and extravagant gardens; lines of sight allowing magnificent views of the main Government buildings and monuments. This is partly what makes Washington feel so different from other US cities.
Washington is a one industry town, but many firms have created offices there to support business with the Federal Government and to lobby the lawmakers and regulators. So, no surprise that MCI - the Law Firm with an aerial - had its headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave, the same street as the White House.
I was actually based in Vienna, Virginia. This was only about 20 mins from Washington - traffic allowing, but it essentially meant I had a much easier commute, cheaper housing and was still close enough to drive in at weekends to take advantage of the sights and restaurants.
Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool from Lincoln Memorial.
Lincoln Memorial from the Mall.
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Statute of Abraham Lincoln |
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address |
Marine Corps Iwo-Jima Memorial, Arlington Virginia.
