Laid out by French-American engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant more than two centuries ago, Washington, D.C., has been evolving ever since, inspiring and reflecting America's cultural shifts. Updated from the 1977 edition, this visual history of Washington's design and development explores both its iconic monuments and public buildings and also its diverse neighborhoods. Frederick Gutheim and Antoinette Lee trace architectural innovations in the region and examine the reasons behind the rapid growth of the city's suburbs. Among the more than 200 illustrations is a detailed look at how the capital has changed through the years.