Tag Archives: Andrew Jackson statue
What’s the most photographed statue in town?
Nobody really knows, but if it’s not Abraham Lincoln at his memorial than it’s surely Andrew Jackson here in Lafayette Park. Why? First, it’s a great statue. Second, it’s right by the White House. Third, it’s a dynamite shot, especially … Continue reading
Wait, that’s not the White House
A recent vacation to New Orleans (yes, tour guides go on personal trips even during the busy season) had me returning to Jackson Park to see a statue I often see outside the White House. Andrew Jackson, hero of the … Continue reading
Old photo of Old Hickory
Wandering through the Library of Congress photos of Civil War I found this 1860s photo of the Andrew Jackson statue above the White House. I’ll do a proper post on this statue soon because it truly deserves one. But for … Continue reading