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Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City...

Significance: This structure was built contemporaneously with its twin next door at 609 Oronoco, later known as Hallowell School. Together these chaste Georgian buildings confer distinction to the block, a qua... More

North Side Point Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Point of Pittsbur...

See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes written data. Significance: The Manchester Bridge replaced the old wooden Union Bridge, the first bridge erected at the Point and demolished in 1907. B... More

Dumbarton House, 2715 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Col...

Significance: Good example of late Georgian 5-part mansion. Early 19th century remodeling attributed to noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N66... More

A Kick at the Broad Bottoms! i.e. - "Emancipation of All the Talents" ...

King George III, his face hidden by a pillar, grabs the pigtail of Lord Grenville, and holds his scepter as if ready to strike Grenville. Members of the government, including Howick, holding a torn copy of the ... More

Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza (sic), British Cartoo...

Cartoon shows ministers, among them Vansittart and Castlereagh, vomiting taxes into a large bag labeled "budget." The Prince Regent stands nearby, supported on crutches labeled "more money" and "increase in inc... More

[Studio portraits of a Japanese officer (yaconin) and his family; a wi...

Captions on front of item: "Japanese officer (Yaconin), wife and daughter" (upper left); "Japanese widow of the upper class in mourning (shaven head) and her son" (upper right); "Street dancers" (lower left); ... More

Kokanskii Khan i ego synov'ia Seid Mukhamed Khudaiar-Khan, kokanskii k...

Photograph shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of Muhamed Khudayar Khan. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 11.

[Three men, possibly court officials, and two girls with a two-wheeled...

Modern reproduction of painting on Japanese handscroll. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Portrait photo of [Court official wearing a kanmuri]

Photograph shows a half-length studio portrait of a man wearing a kanmuri (or kammuri), a crown-like hat worn by nobles and/or court officials. No. 675. Illus. in: Views & costumes of Japan by Stillfried & And... More

The slush will have to stay / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows a sleepy Uncle Sam wearing a robe and standing in the snow marked with "$" at the foot of snow-covered steps, with the "U.S. Treasury" in the background; he is handing a shovel labeled "Repea... More

John G. Painter's home in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: Mr. Painter was a prominent Populist of the early 1890's and County Clerk of Custer County, Nebraska in 1894. original size: 6x8

The Republican Christmas tree / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows a large Christmas tree decorated with ornaments labeled with political offices and presidential appointments; Thomas C. Platt and Matthew S. Quay, who is dressed as a woman, are standing in front of... More

Chief of the Haitian Army in Washington. Washington, D.C., Sept. 1. Co...

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

At the turn of the year / Keppler.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing on steps, holding a large folder labeled "Root's Portfolio" containing papers labeled "Army War College, Insular Policy, Modernized Military, Coast Defenses, [and] General ... More

A criminal combine not confined to Chicago / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows on the left, a theater manager is bribing an inspector during an inspection of fire prevention equipment, the specter of the Grim Reaper hovers above; on the right, a female figure labeled "P... More

Signing the treaty at Portsmouth, Political Cartoon

"As it really looked; as it will look in the great historical painting." (DLC/PP-1933:0112). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Chicago Tribune.

Bukharskīĭ chinovnik. Bukhara - Public domain portrait print

A man in a colorful robe standing on a porch. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait photo of Gruppa uchastnikov zh.d. postroĭki

A group of men sitting on top of a boat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Secty. Wilson & Rowland B. Mahaney

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

Leola N. King, wife of Cap. E.H. King, med. capt

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from negatives in same range. Located in Washington, D.C. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General info... More

Kiplinger series of wartime leaders of prominence by M. Kalish. James ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a statue, monument, sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Dr. Charles Norris, New York City's first chief medical examiner]

ACME Photograph. Date stamped on verso: Oct 24 1932. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Luis N. Morones, 5/21/20 - Public domain portrait photograph

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

General Davis feted by Philippine mission at Washington

Left to right: front row, Speaker of the House M. Roxas, Mr. Davis, Secretary of War James W. Good and Senator Osmena, president of the Philippine Senate, back row, Commissioner Gueverra, Secretary of Agricultu... More

Fred D. Fagg, Jr., Chief of Air Commerce Bureau, Department of Commerc...

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

Mr. McCarl, comptroller general of U.S.A. Portrait of Mr. McCarl II

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

Roy E. Chapin, Secretary of Commerce. Portrait of Roy E. Chapin III

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

Newsmen quiz Japanese Ambassador at press club luncheon. Washington, D...

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

Cheese party for statesmen. Washington, D.C., June 4. The famous swiss...

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

Mr. Richelderfer, chief of Weather Bureau. Mr. Richelderfer in front o...

Item title devised. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 1910s to th... More

[Constance B. Motley, half-length portrait, seated, facing front]

Photograph by Fred Palumbo. NYWTS staff photo. Newspaper clipping on verso: Mrs. Constance Baker Motley, sometimes known as "Madame President." Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Phot... More

Choate Bridge, Spanning Ipswich River at South Main Street, Ipswich, E...

Significance: The Choate Bridge is an example of early stone construction in the history of American road building. The Essex County Court voted in December, 1764 to name the bridge in honor of Col. John Choat... More

Portrait photo of Gruppa uchastnikov zh.d. postroĭki

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

Memorial Avenue Bridge, Spanning Lycoming Creek, Williamsport, Lycomin...

Significance: The Memorial Avenue Bridge is significant for its architectural and engineering features. Important original items that contribute to the bridge's integrity are the plaque, the latticed sidewalk ... More

Memorial Avenue Bridge, Spanning Lycoming Creek, Williamsport, Lycomin...

Significance: The Memorial Avenue Bridge is significant for its architectural and engineering features. Important original items that contribute to the bridge's integrity are the plaque, the latticed sidewalk ... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

Meetings of British, Arab, and Bedouin officials in Amman, Jordan, Apr...

Photographs show meetings between Arab, Bedouin, and British officials around April 17-27, 1921, at Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein's camp at Amman, Jordan. During these meetings British High Commissioner Herbert Sam... More

S. C. Ashby House, 642 Dearborn Street, Helena, Lewis and Clark County...

Significance: Shirley C. Ashby was one of the leading financiers and citizens of early-day Helena. He came to Montana in 1867, and was employed by I.G. Baker & Bros. of Fort Benton to help in their Indian trad... More

S. C. Ashby House, 642 Dearborn Street, Helena, Lewis and Clark County...

Significance: Shirley C. Ashby was one of the leading financiers and citizens of early-day Helena. He came to Montana in 1867, and was employed by I.G. Baker & Bros. of Fort Benton to help in their Indian trad... More

Portrait photo of Gruppa uchastnikov zh.d. postroĭki

A group of men sitting on top of a boat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Girard-Peterson House, 332 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia C...

Significance: No. 332 Spruce is one of a row of houses built by Stephen Girard around 1820; today it is home to Charles Peterson, one of the founders and early leaders of the Historic American Buildings Survey... More

Girard-Peterson House, 332 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia C...

Significance: No. 332 Spruce is one of a row of houses built by Stephen Girard around 1820; today it is home to Charles Peterson, one of the founders and early leaders of the Historic American Buildings Survey... More

Girard-Peterson House, 332 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia C...

Significance: No. 332 Spruce is one of a row of houses built by Stephen Girard around 1820; today it is home to Charles Peterson, one of the founders and early leaders of the Historic American Buildings Survey... More

Girard-Peterson House, 332 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia C...

Significance: No. 332 Spruce is one of a row of houses built by Stephen Girard around 1820; today it is home to Charles Peterson, one of the founders and early leaders of the Historic American Buildings Survey... More

Girard-Peterson House, 332 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia C...

Significance: No. 332 Spruce is one of a row of houses built by Stephen Girard around 1820; today it is home to Charles Peterson, one of the founders and early leaders of the Historic American Buildings Survey... More

Girard-Peterson House, 332 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia C...

Significance: No. 332 Spruce is one of a row of houses built by Stephen Girard around 1820; today it is home to Charles Peterson, one of the founders and early leaders of the Historic American Buildings Survey... More

U. S. Indian Service Laborer's Cottage, Lame Deer, Rosebud County, MT

Significance: The structure dates to the early years of this century, when the United States Indian Service proceeded on an accelerated acculturation policy on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Survey number:... More

U. S. Indian Service Laborer's Cottage, Lame Deer, Rosebud County, MT

Significance: The structure dates to the early years of this century, when the United States Indian Service proceeded on an accelerated acculturation policy on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Survey number:... More

3331 O Street, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Significance: This house is a good example of post-Civil War Second Empire-style domestic architecture, as seen in the intact Mansard roof. The house's architectural significance is further enhanced by the twen... More

[Aleksandr Sinianin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

Inscription on verso in Russian: To my friend George Ivanovich Kennan in memory of his visit to Alekseyevska Central Prison in Irkutsk region. Head of the prison Aleksandr Sinianin. Photo by Milevskii, Irkutsk.... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Daniel Webster House, Hancock Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, N...

Significance: Daniel Webster rented this house after he was burned out of his own house in 1814. He was serving as a representative from N.H. to the U.S. Congress at the time. Survey number: HABS NH-108 Buil... More

Government House, King Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Survey number: HABS VI-42 Public domain photograph of architectural diagram, building plan, section, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Smithfield Street Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River on Smithfield Str...

Significance: Designed by Gustav Lindenthal, one of America's most famous bridge engineers, as a two-lane bridge. One lane was erected in 1883, and another was added in 1891. The span is Pittsburgh's most gra... More

Tipy narodnostei turkestanskago kraia. Uzbeki. aba-bii byvshii shakhri...

Photograph shows portrait of Baba-Bii, formerly Shakhrisiazskii-Bek in the city of Shakhristan, half length, facing right. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' étnograficheskaia︢: ..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Government House, Kongensgade 21-22, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.