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[Street scene, Washington, D.C.]

[Street scene, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Peoples Drug Store crowds [...]

Peoples Drug Store crowds [...]

Public domain photograph of crowd, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hikers, 11/24/20 - A black and white photo of three baseball players

Hikers, 11/24/20 - A black and white photo of three baseball players

Public domain photograph of military activity, parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vendors. Balloon vendor. Washington DC in 1920s. Public domain.

Vendors. Balloon vendor. Washington DC in 1920s. Public domain.

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Early automobiles - [...] L.D. Teiusanu

Early automobiles - [...] L.D. Teiusanu

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1920s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canadian scenes. Men cleaning a large fish

Canadian scenes. Men cleaning a large fish

Public domain photograph - historical image of Canada, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Line of people outside White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Line of people outside White House, Washington, D.C.]

A long line of people standing in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[With Wash. melting under the hottest day of the year, Russell T. Edwards of the Amer. Tree Assn. starts a new style for men by throwing his hat away and carrying a chinese parsol. He carris it on the golf course too]

[With Wash. melting under the hottest day of the year, Russell T. Edwa...

A man walking down a street holding an umbrella. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

International Nickel Co. at the National Institute of Health. Man holding small furry animal, National Institute of Health

International Nickel Co. at the National Institute of Health. Man hold...

Public domain photograph of 1940s-1950s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Group outside White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Group outside White House, Washington, D.C.]

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Burke, Treasurer of U.S. - Public domain portrait photograph

John Burke, Treasurer of U.S. - Public domain portrait photograph

An old black and white photo of two men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Forest Service: a ranger - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Forest Service: a ranger - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a tram car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a tram car, free to us...

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Mrs. Harding at tree planting - Public domain demonstration photograph

Mrs. Harding at tree planting - Public domain demonstration photograph

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President and Mrs. Harding like the "Kiddies" in Alaska

President and Mrs. Harding like the "Kiddies" in Alaska

Pres. and Mrs. Harding posed with 3 small children; railroad train and 3 men in background.

Foreigner[s] at Emperor's funeral, Japan

Foreigner[s] at Emperor's funeral, Japan

Photo shows men and women in Western clothing at the funeral of Emperor Taisho, who died in Dec. 1926.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a tram car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a tram car, free to us...

Public domain image with Picryl description as title Public domain photograph of Washington DC area, 1920s-1930s, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Farming scenes. Farmer on team of horses II

Farming scenes. Farmer on team of horses II

Public domain photograph of Washington DC area, 1920s-1930s, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Capitol power plant. Roof repairs of U.S. Capitol power plant VII

U.S. Capitol power plant. Roof repairs of U.S. Capitol power plant VII

The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was completed in the 1850s. Th... More

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of studio portrait of young man

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of studio portrait of young man

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Senator Lenroot, Wis., [7/16/21]

Senator Lenroot, Wis., [7/16/21]

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1920s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Group next to airplane with package addressed to "Dr. Hugo Eckener, Graf-Zeppelin, Lakehurst, N.J.]

[Group next to airplane with package addressed to "Dr. Hugo Eckener, G...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. Capitol. Section of roof on U.S. Capitol being repaired II

U.S. Capitol. Section of roof on U.S. Capitol being repaired II

Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Potomac Electric Power Co. Buzzard Point plant. Main gate, persons admission, Buzzard Point plant

Potomac Electric Power Co. Buzzard Point plant. Main gate, persons adm...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A few of the boys for summer school, arriving at Naval Training Station, Naval Base, Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 14, 1920

A few of the boys for summer school, arriving at Naval Training Statio...

Photographer's address: Norfolk, Va. No. 84. Forms part of Josephus Daniels collection. Donor information derived from shelflist card for LOT 5400. Transfer; LC Manuscript Division; 1948.

Ertle[?] in paper suit - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Ertle[?] in paper suit - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Selinger front, 820 F, N.W., [Washington, D.C.]

Selinger front, 820 F, N.W., [Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historic photograph of Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wabash Hospital ambulance, Decatur, Illinois

Wabash Hospital ambulance, Decatur, Illinois

Man standing at back of ambulance with open door. Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Guard of the Colors

The Guard of the Colors

Group of 7 men, in military uniforms, posed around United States flag. J255017 U.S. Copyright Office. Photo by H. Lancaster, Martinez, Calif. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption... More

Electric Institute of Washington snap shots for movies and films. Man and woman in kitchen appliance showroom

Electric Institute of Washington snap shots for movies and films. Man ...

Public domain photograph of kitchen, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at printing press IX

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at pri...

Public domain photograph of midcentury American workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of woman carrying wooden boards

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of woman carrying wooden boards

An old black and white photo of a woman holding a newspaper. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A. Mitchell Palmer - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A. Mitchell Palmer - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of official photograph, building on the background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

F.D. Leizear, A.D. Farqubar - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

F.D. Leizear, A.D. Farqubar - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crowds of people. Crowd behind fence

Crowds of people. Crowd behind fence

The Theodor Horydczak Collection - architecture and social life of Washington DC in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

Canadian scenes. Man replacing bulbs in sign

Canadian scenes. Man replacing bulbs in sign

Public domain photograph of street advertisement signs, downtown commercial district, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

McLeren[?] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

McLeren[?] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Crowd in stands; includes Curtis Wilbur, Calvin Coolidge, and Grace Coolidge]

[Crowd in stands; includes Curtis Wilbur, Calvin Coolidge, and Grace C...

Public domain photograph of crowd, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Summer Crowds at America's foremost seaside resort, Atlantic City, N.J.

Summer Crowds at America's foremost seaside resort, Atlantic City, N.J...

Stanley Theatre Photoplays in background at right. Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Potomac Electric Power Co. commercial kitchens, restaurants and lighting. Vita Health Food Co.

Potomac Electric Power Co. commercial kitchens, restaurants and lighti...

Public domain photograph of laboratory, scientist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Bureau Ptg. & Eng.] Benj. R. Stickney, 8/25/20

[Bureau Ptg. & Eng.] Benj. R. Stickney, 8/25/20

Public domain photograph of building interior, office, room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herald tour, Balls Bluff [...] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Herald tour, Balls Bluff [...] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a boat, water, fishing, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Horses] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[Horses] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a horse, animal husbandry, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Salvage section, U.S. Govt. repair shop

Salvage section, U.S. Govt. repair shop

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Horses] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[Horses] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Public Health Service group - Public domain portrait photograph

Public Health Service group - Public domain portrait photograph

Public domain photograph - group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Urban & Ledoux group - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Urban & Ledoux group - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crowds at Mitchell Court Martial, [10/28/25]

Crowds at Mitchell Court Martial, [10/28/25]

A group of people standing around a fire hydrant. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at printing press VIII

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at pri...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at printing press XII

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at pri...

Public domain photograph of midcentury American workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait photographs. Four men, two in clerical dress, standing in front of a house

Portrait photographs. Four men, two in clerical dress, standing in fro...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph - victorian era portrait, house, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Woodward & Lothrop. Shopping crowds by Woodward & Lothrop I

Woodward & Lothrop. Shopping crowds by Woodward & Lothrop I

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Guarding Assay Office entrance, Wall St.

Guarding Assay Office entrance, Wall St.

Photo taken at the Wall Street terrorist bombing, Sept. 16, 1920, in the New York City financial district. (Source: Library staff, 2008)

[Russia, ca. 1920] - A group of people standing in front of a building

[Russia, ca. 1920] - A group of people standing in front of a building

Street market scene. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Russia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Dempsey-Carpentier boxing match at Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, N.J.: Tex Rickard standing between 2 men in front of photographers]

[Dempsey-Carpentier boxing match at Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City,...

Photoprint copyrighted by F.C. Quimby. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Forest Kellison, 4 H Club member treating his sheep for internal parasites under direction of Harold Willey, Farm Bureau Agent. 250 of these club boys and girls in the county. (See Photo No. 87).  Location: Pocahontas County, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Forest Kellison, 4 H Club member treating his sheep for internal paras...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Crowd at B.H. Stinemetz & Son Co., Washington, D.C., during a sale

Crowd at B.H. Stinemetz & Son Co., Washington, D.C., during a sale

On sidewalk. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. LOT subdivision subject: Business Activities. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Formerly in SPF - Crowds. ... More

[Crowd outside White House gates, Washington, D.C.]

[Crowd outside White House gates, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Transporting the new small sized currency. Armoured trucks are used in removing the new money from the Bureau to the Treasury Dept.

Transporting the new small sized currency. Armoured trucks are used in...

Photograph shows armored guards moving large wooden(?) crates. No. 42980. In album: Washington, D.C., 1 June 1929 to 27 Sept. 1929, v. 3, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 7, no. 42980. Forms part... More

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at printing press VI

Printing shops in Washington for Stanford Paper Co. Man working at pri...

Public domain photograph of 1940s-1950s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Staff in garage of Am. [i.e., American Colony] Colony Buick Dodge Agency

Staff in garage of Am. [i.e., American Colony] Colony Buick Dodge Agen...

Photograph shows mechanics and others in the garage of the American Colony's Dodge Brothers automobile and Graham truck dealership. The man standing in the back, wearing a vest and watch chain is Lars E. Lind w... More

Sayer six in front Virginia home, Leesburg, Virginia

Sayer six in front Virginia home, Leesburg, Virginia

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1920s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of a man standing in front of fence

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of a man standing in front of fe...

A black and white photo of a man in a hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jas. P. Buchanan, Texas - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Jas. P. Buchanan, Texas - Public domain photograph, glass negative

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Machinist's Assn. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Machinist's Assn. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of building interior, office, room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Man and woman examining automobile engine. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Man and woman examining automobile engine. U.S. Capitol, Washington, ...

An old photo of two men working on a car. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Private J.C. Watson and Lt. J.R. Street with their mascot

Private J.C. Watson and Lt. J.R. Street with their mascot

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Coolidge displays great interest in the progress of the work being done on the White House

President Coolidge displays great interest in the progress of the work...

President Coolidge looking at part of new roof of the White House being raised. National Photo Company Collection. Item in album: v. 1, p. 31, no. 41232.

Mr. Trimble South. Portrait of man standing and holding hat

Mr. Trimble South. Portrait of man standing and holding hat

Public domain photograph of midcentury American portrait, 1940s-1950s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artillery gun. Three men in uniform leaning on 12" C.A.C. Barbatt carriage gun ar Fort Baker

Artillery gun. Three men in uniform leaning on 12" C.A.C. Barbatt carr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an artillery gun, cannon, weapon, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of Charles W. Alexandria of Philadelphia

Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of Charles W. Alexandria of Phil...

Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hough, Tech., 1920 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Hough, Tech., 1920 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Quality shoe repair shop - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Quality shoe repair shop - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of market, shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American forestry assn. circus [...]

American forestry assn. circus [...]

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crowds of people. Pedestrians crossing at 11th and F Sts. IV

Crowds of people. Pedestrians crossing at 11th and F Sts. IV

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Edward Flagg - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Edward Flagg - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of building interior, office, room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jeff. Davis King of [...] - Public domain portrait photograph

Jeff. Davis King of [...] - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a man holding a cat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harding (golf) - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Harding (golf) - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Caesar Gang Group.  Location: Charleston, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Caesar Gang Group. Location: Charleston, West Virginia / Photo by Lew...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

International Nickel Co. Man with legs akimbo on National Cathedral roof

International Nickel Co. Man with legs akimbo on National Cathedral ro...

Public domain photograph of cathedral, church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Barrett G (not used) - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Barrett G (not used) - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

C.B. Huntress & son Douglas - Public domain scan / photograph

C.B. Huntress & son Douglas - Public domain scan / photograph

A black and white photo of a man and a child. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woodward & Lothrop. Shopping crowds by Woodward & Lothrop III

Woodward & Lothrop. Shopping crowds by Woodward & Lothrop III

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lovik Pierce - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Lovik Pierce - Public domain photograph, glass negative

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Group portrait of men and children in stadium]

[Group portrait of men and children in stadium]

A black and white photo of a baseball team. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three men throwing ballots, tally sheets and poll books of the Newberry election of 1918 into furnace at the U.S. Capitol Power House - they were ordered to be burned by Federal Judge Tuttle of Detroit

Three men throwing ballots, tally sheets and poll books of the Newberr...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. In album: Washington, D.C., Jan. 1923 to Jan. 1924, v. 1, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company. National Photo Company Collection (Librar... More

Mrs. Coolidge receiving children for the Easter egg rolling

Mrs. Coolidge receiving children for the Easter egg rolling

Grace Coolidge making her way through a crowd with her two dogs. In album: Calvin Coolidge, Second Administration, v. 3, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 2, no. 35372. Forms part of: National Photo... More

Balloon man. Balloon man leaning against post

Balloon man. Balloon man leaning against post

Public domain photograph of 1940s-1950s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Griffith Consumers Co. Men in room with work benches to one side

Griffith Consumers Co. Men in room with work benches to one side

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Canadian scenes. Horydczak at the gong

Canadian scenes. Horydczak at the gong

Public domain photograph of midcentury American portrait, 1940s-1950s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Peggie Hall and [...] Waggaman - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Peggie Hall and [...] Waggaman - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Secty. Meredith and Texas boys - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Secty. Meredith and Texas boys - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Public domain photograph of building interior, office, room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Irish demonstration [...] protest

Irish demonstration [...] protest

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Two men building a log house, Kolhoz (collective farm), near Gorky, Russia]

[Two men building a log house, Kolhoz (collective farm), near Gorky, R...

Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph - historical image of Russian Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miscellaneous subjects. Image strip with road repair, Horydczak with sample of work, and woman in office

Miscellaneous subjects. Image strip with road repair, Horydczak with s...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

White House turkey, 1920, 11/20/20

White House turkey, 1920, 11/20/20

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Peoples Drug Store, interior, 14 & U, [Washington, D.C.]

Peoples Drug Store, interior, 14 & U, [Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crowds, Metropolitan Theatre, [Washington, D.C.]

Crowds, Metropolitan Theatre, [Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historic photograph of Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Dempsey-Carpentier boxing match at Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, N.J.: Crowd at Carpentier's training camp]

[Dempsey-Carpentier boxing match at Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City,...

Photoprint copyrighted by F.C. Quimby. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

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