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2023.055.3.0384Description
A black and white stereograph. Image is of a lareg body of water surrounded by trees on either side, a bridge can be seen as can a large structure in the distance. Above the image "41" is printed, below the image "32254 Looking N. across the Potomac to Georgetown University, Washington, D. C." is printed, to the left of the image "Keystone View Company COPYRIGHTED Manufacturers MADE IN U.S.A. Publishers" is printed, to the right of the image "Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England." is printed. On the reverse the following is printed:
32254
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY FROM THE SOUTH BANK OF THE POTOMAC, WASHINGTON, D. C.
We have now visited most of the important quarters of Washington, viewing their architectural and monumental wonders and the beauties of hteir parks and public places. So we may well devote some attention to a few of the most notable spots of historic and sentimental interest lying near to, but outside of, the city, particularly in Virginia. After we have crossed the Potomac by the Francis Scott Key Bridge, recently comstructed and dedicated to the memory of the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner," we may glance back toward quaint old Georgetown, though which we have just passed. This place is now a part of Washington, but much older than the rest of the city, having been founded in 1751. From our point of view we see most prominently the handsome main building of Georgetown College, situation on Georgetown Heights, overlooking the river. It was erected in 1878 in the Rhenish-Romanesque style of architecture, and stands in grounds embracing 78 acres, largely occupied by "The Walks," which have long been noted locally for their woodland scenery. The College, founded in 1791, is the original institution of Georgetown University, the oldest Roman Catholic university in the United States. It owes its origin to the Rev. John Carroll, later the first Archbishop of Baltimore, who in 1785 proposed to "establish an academy at Georgetown, Potowmak River, Maryland," for students of "every Religious Profession." Under the control of the Fathers of the Society of Jesus it has fulfilled this mission long and well. On a hill among the trees at the left appears the white building of the Astronomical Observatory and beside it the tiny structures of the celebrated Seismological Observetory which frequently reports the occurance of earthquakes in far distant parts of the world.
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