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The Architect's Guide to Washington, D.C. | Architectural Record

D.C.-based architects, museum leaders, writers, and others share their recommendations for must-see sights ahead of the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture.

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The fascinating story of DC's aqueducts and reservoirs – Greater Greater Washington

Have you ever wondered where the District’s drinking water comes from or puzzled over why the McMillan reservoir is located in the center of the city, far from the water sources that supply it? GGWash contributor Elliot Carter’s DC Underground Atlas showcases the history and engineering of this hidden underground world. Here’s a taste of what he found.

Travel the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on this virtual tour

Travel the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on this virtual tour 10Best 23 hrs ago © Frederick Magazine Lockhouse 28 Welcome to the C & O Canal The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal extends for 184.5 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, Maryland. For nearly a century, the canal served as a lifeline for settlements along the Potomac River, and today, it’s a place of immense beauty, rich history and abundant recreational opportunities. Come explore the canal through these photos. © National Park Service Launch at Six Locks Canal history Construction started on the C&O Canal in July of 1828 and was completed in 1850. For nearly 100 years – 1831 to 1924 – the canal served as a critical transportation corridor used to ship goods from the Allegheny Mountains (like coal). In 1961, the canal became a designated National Historic Park.