Fragments of the Collums in front of the Capital [Capitol] after the destruction of it by the British in the late War

Object Status:

Unlocated

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 79

Notes:

On 24 Aug 1814 British troops marched into Washington and set fire to the U.S. Capitol, the President's House, and other local landmarks.