Civil War to Civil Rights Washington's Downtown Heritage Trail

Downtown streets near the Mall and Capitol Hill can make for fascinating history and a pleasant respite from lines and crowds. With the self-guided tours in this book, you can visit Civil War photographer Mathew Brady's studio, the office of nurse Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, or see streets where Abraham Lincoln often rode in his carriage. Includes the famous Willard Hotel, the National Theatre, the U.S. Treasury, and much more. Distances and walking times are noted. Tours are keyed to historical markers.Busch, Richard is the author of 'Civil War to Civil Rights Washington's Downtown Heritage Trail' with ISBN 9781574271249 and ISBN 1574271245.