This is the tale of two bridges leading into Georgetown - the oldest part of the city. The Port of George Towne predates the District of Columbia (and the United States itself) and is the real historical core of Washington, D.C.

Dumbarton Bridge ("Q Street Bridge") is a minor bridge that crosses over Rock Creek Park, linking Georgetown and the Embassy Row section of Dupont Circle. This is a shot of one of four massive buffalos that watch over the edges of the bridge. This stunning beast is located on the Embassy Row side on the 2200 block of Q street, NW.

An engraving at the base of the statue reveals that it was sculpted by Alexander Phimister Proctor in 1914. The bridge itself was constructed between 1912 and 1915. In the background is the Turkish Embassy.

I call this photo, shot in September, 1999:

This is a shot of a more famous Georgetown bridge - the Key Bridge - which crosses over the Potomac linking the District and Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge was completed in 1923 and is named in honor of the composer of the National Anthem - Francis Scott Key (1770-1843) - whose Georgetown house was once located on the District side of the bridge. The Key Bridge is located on the 3400 block of M Street, NW.

In the foreground is a boathouse. The boathouse houses the Potomac Boat Club located at 3530 Water Street, NW.

I call this photo, taken in August 1999:

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First Posted 10/4/99