A black and white photo of a license plate on a car, Great Depression....
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Mechanic in a New Jersey garage. Office of Defense Transportation badg...
Public domain photograph of New Jersey in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herman Grain Elevators, Herman Market Company, Minnesota Highways 9 & ...
Survey number: HAER MN-51 Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship loading and highways converge in Mobile, Alabama
Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of Alabama Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Phot... More
Waikele Canal Bridge and Highway Overpass, Farrington Highway and Waik...
STORED ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Waikele Canal Bridge and Highway Overpass above the former railroad right-of-way of the Oahu Railway & Land Co. (hereafter caleed the OR&L Bridge) are significant for thei... More
Dead Indian Canyon Bridge, Spanning Dead Indian Canyon at Cameron Appr...
Significance: Dead Indian Canyon Bridge is significant for its association with the Cameron Approach Road, constructed in 1931-35 as the first modern automotive road linking the south rim of Grand Canyon Nation... More
La Bajada Historic Trails and Roads, Approximately 1 mile East/Northea...
Significance: La Bajada is a prominent geologic and geographic landmark in central New Mexico, and includes trail and road traces that represents major cultural changes resulting from geopolitical activity, tec... More
Van Duzen River Bridge, Spanning Van Duzen River at CA State Highway 1...
Significance: The Van Duzen River Bridge, also known as the Alton Bridge, was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It represents a transitional design in the evo... More
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Leuhma...
Significance: Since its inception, the AFRL has been devoted to the advancement of rocket technology in support of U.S. military weapons and space flight superiority. Unlike any other facility associated with ... More
Gregory Tailings (Ruins), State Highways 269 & 119, Black Hawk, Gilpin...
Significance: Remnants of the first gold lode vein discovered in Colorado. The wood cribbing retaining the tailings is laminated in some places, a previously unused cribbing construction unique at the time to t... More
Lincoln Highway, 3 mile segment south of Business I-80 & ALT 93 inters...
Significance: This segment of the Lincoln Highway was one to the last two pieces of that highway to be completed in the United States and was the final link in the route to make the Lincoln Way a true coast to ... More
Okauchee House, U.S. Highways 16 & 19, Okauchee, Waukesha County, WI
Significance: The hostelry which dates from the days of the stagecoach lines of Wisconsin is interesting from a structural stand point. The entire exterior walls and some of the cross partitions are constructe... More
Okauchee House, U.S. Highways 16 & 19, Okauchee, Waukesha County, WI
Significance: The hostelry which dates from the days of the stagecoach lines of Wisconsin is interesting from a structural stand point. The entire exterior walls and some of the cross partitions are constructe... More
Wilderness Tower Site, East of intersection of Missouri Highways 13 & ...
Significance: The Wilderness Tower Site is a Civilian Conservation Corps-built, U.S. Forest Service fire lookout station which included a 100-foot, standard plan, steel lookout tower, in addition to a towerman'... More
Wilderness Tower Site, East of intersection of Missouri Highways 13 & ...
Significance: The Wilderness Tower Site is a Civilian Conservation Corps-built, U.S. Forest Service fire lookout station which included a 100-foot, standard plan, steel lookout tower, in addition to a towerman'... More
Wilderness Tower Site, East of intersection of Missouri Highways 13 & ...
Significance: The Wilderness Tower Site is a Civilian Conservation Corps-built, U.S. Forest Service fire lookout station which included a 100-foot, standard plan, steel lookout tower, in addition to a towerman'... More
Hoover Dam, U.S. Highway 93 Nevada Segment, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder C...
Significance: This segment of U.S. Highway 93 was constructed by Six Companies, Inc., as a finishing element to Hoover Dam. The segment includes stone parapet walls built in 1932 that display extruded-mortar st... More
Stevens Canyon Highway, Between Paradise, WA, & State Highway 123, Ash...
Significance: The Stevens Canyon Highway was the last segment of the Mount Rainier National Park partial circuit road system to be constructed. Although not completed until 1957, the road features a number of ... More
Stevens Canyon Highway, Between Paradise, WA, & State Highway 123, Ash...
Significance: The Stevens Canyon Highway was the last segment of the Mount Rainier National Park partial circuit road system to be constructed. Although not completed until 1957, the road features a number of ... More
Nicolas LaCour House, Intersection of State Highways 414 & 983, Rougon...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Yosemite Hydroelectric Power Plant, Highways 120 & 140, Yosemite Villa...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Bocco House, Northwest Junction-U.S. Highways 6 & 131, Wolcott, Eagle ...
Significance: Architecturally significant for its hewn notched log construction and roof. The Boccos firt owned it and it continued to be a residence for a period of 50 years until 1960 when it was finally aban... More
Salt River Bridge, Spanning Salt River at Dillon Road, Ferndale, Humbo...
Significance: The Salt River Bridge, also known as the Valley Flower Bridge, determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, represents a major example of the work of a si... More
Salt River Bridge, Spanning Salt River at Dillon Road, Ferndale, Humbo...
Significance: The Salt River Bridge, also known as the Valley Flower Bridge, determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, represents a major example of the work of a si... More
Salt River Bridge, Spanning Salt River at Dillon Road, Ferndale, Humbo...
Significance: The Salt River Bridge, also known as the Valley Flower Bridge, determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, represents a major example of the work of a si... More
Luna Lodge, 9119 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Cou...
Significance: Luna Lodge is one of the best examples of a largely unaltered tourist court remaining along historic Route 66 in New Mexico. Survey number: HAER NM-13 Building/structure dates: 1949 Initial Cons... More
Luna Lodge, 9119 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Cou...
Significance: Luna Lodge is one of the best examples of a largely unaltered tourist court remaining along historic Route 66 in New Mexico. Survey number: HAER NM-13 Building/structure dates: 1949 Initial Cons... More
Luna Lodge, 9119 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Cou...
Significance: Luna Lodge is one of the best examples of a largely unaltered tourist court remaining along historic Route 66 in New Mexico. Survey number: HAER NM-13 Building/structure dates: 1949 Initial Cons... More
Cloverleaf Interchange, Junction of Trunk Highways 52, 3, & 55, Inver ...
Significance: Cloverleaf Interchange is an early example of the use of this highway junction grade separation technique in a then-rural area of Minnesota. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this struct... More
Doctor Wilkins House, State Highways 14 & 86 vicinity, Pickensville, P...
Survey number: HABS AL-378 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Doctor Wilkins House, State Highways 14 & 86 vicinity, Pickensville, P...
Survey number: HABS AL-378 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Doctor Wilkins House, State Highways 14 & 86 vicinity, Pickensville, P...
Survey number: HABS AL-378 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dry Creek Bridge, Spanning Dry Creek at Cook Road, Ione, Amador County...
Significance: The Dry Creek Bridge on Cook Road is the oldest known unmodified metal truss bridge in California erected by the San Francisco Bridge Company. This Pratt through truss bridge was determined eligi... More
Store, State Highways 14 & 86, Pickensville, Pickens County, AL
Survey number: HABS AL-309 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Store, State Highways 14 & 86, Pickensville, Pickens County, AL
Survey number: HABS AL-309 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lincoln Highway, Wendover Cutoff, Great Salt Lake Desert, Knolls, Tooe...
Significance: Last major link in the first transcontinental highway. Solved problems presented by vast mud and salt flats. Survey number: HAER UT-23 Building/structure dates: ca. 1930 Initial Construction
All Year Highway, Between Arch Rock & Yosemite Valley, El Portal, Mari...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
All Year Highway, Between Arch Rock & Yosemite Valley, El Portal, Mari...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a gas station, convenience store, 20th-century small town, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Benicia Arsenal, Powder Magazine No. 5, Junction of Interstate Highway...
Significance: Part of post-Spanish-American War spurt in building, this powder magazine was part of a pair (see CA-1839-1). Building #13 (Powder Magazine No. 4) was demolished for a freeway intersection. / The... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Red Bank Creek Bridge, Spanning Red Bank Creek at Rawson Road, Red Blu...
Significance: The Red Bank Creek Bridge on Rawson Road is one of the few remaining bridges erected by the Pacific Bridge Company of San Francisco. In addition, it is also a rare California example of a truss b... More
Beartooth Highway, Red Lodge, Montana to Cooke City, Montana, Cody, Pa...
See HAER No. MT-126 (MT0456) for documentation on the sections of this highway that are located in Montana. Significance: The highway is significant for its historical context, in particular its engineering in ... More
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT
Significance: This approximately 10-mile park section of a 25-mile road is of great scenic interest and retains structural integrity. The conception, design, and construction of this road was an artistic achie... More
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT
Significance: This approximately 10-mile park section of a 25-mile road is of great scenic interest and retains structural integrity. The conception, design, and construction of this road was an artistic achie... More
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT
Significance: This approximately 10-mile park section of a 25-mile road is of great scenic interest and retains structural integrity. The conception, design, and construction of this road was an artistic achie... More
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT
Significance: This approximately 10-mile park section of a 25-mile road is of great scenic interest and retains structural integrity. The conception, design, and construction of this road was an artistic achie... More
Prado Dam, Spillway, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highways 7...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Prado Dam, Spillway, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highways 7...
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Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR
Significance: The Historic Columbia River Highway is one of the oldest scenic highways in the United States. It was an early twentieth-century technical and civic achievement, successfully mixing sensitivity t... More
Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR
Significance: The Historic Columbia River Highway is one of the oldest scenic highways in the United States. It was an early twentieth-century technical and civic achievement, successfully mixing sensitivity t... More
Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR
Significance: The Historic Columbia River Highway is one of the oldest scenic highways in the United States. It was an early twentieth-century technical and civic achievement, successfully mixing sensitivity t... More
Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR
Significance: The Historic Columbia River Highway is one of the oldest scenic highways in the United States. It was an early twentieth-century technical and civic achievement, successfully mixing sensitivity t... More
Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR
Significance: The Historic Columbia River Highway is one of the oldest scenic highways in the United States. It was an early twentieth-century technical and civic achievement, successfully mixing sensitivity t... More
Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR
Significance: The Historic Columbia River Highway is one of the oldest scenic highways in the United States. It was an early twentieth-century technical and civic achievement, successfully mixing sensitivity t... More
Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR
Significance: The Historic Columbia River Highway is one of the oldest scenic highways in the United States. It was an early twentieth-century technical and civic achievement, successfully mixing sensitivity t... More
Governor urges increased appropriation for Alaskan roads. Washington, ...
Two men sitting at a table with papers. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herman Grain Elevators, Farmer's Elevator Company, Minnesota Highways ...
Survey number: HAER MN-51-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Minnesota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Aerial view of Las Vegas, Nevada, and the spaghetti-bowl maze of highw...
Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More
Aerial view of Las Vegas, Nevada, with a focus on the ribbon of highwa...
Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More
The closed-for-business, 1929-vintage Salt Flat Cafe and bus stop alon...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Salt Flat served as a stopping place for travelers using the new highway that connected El Paso, Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. The... More
Wood National Cemetery, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, Milwauke...
Significance: Wood National Cemetery is located on the grounds of the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center, originally the Northwestern Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer S... More
Wood National Cemetery, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, Milwauke...
Significance: Wood National Cemetery is located on the grounds of the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center, originally the Northwestern Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer S... More
Victory Highway, One Mile Segment West of West Wendover and South of I...
Significance: This segment of Victory Highway is significant because it is an extant part of the first transcontinental highway to be completed across Nevada. It is also significant for its associations with th... More
La Bajada Historic Trails and Roads, Approximately 1 mile East/Northea...
Significance: La Bajada is a prominent geologic and geographic landmark in central New Mexico, and includes trail and road traces that represents major cultural changes resulting from geopolitical activity, tec... More
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Leuhma...
Significance: Since its inception, the AFRL has been devoted to the advancement of rocket technology in support of U.S. military weapons and space flight superiority. Unlike any other facility associated with ... More
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Leuhma...
Significance: Since its inception, the AFRL has been devoted to the advancement of rocket technology in support of U.S. military weapons and space flight superiority. Unlike any other facility associated with ... More
Gregory Tailings (Ruins), State Highways 269 & 119, Black Hawk, Gilpin...
Significance: Remnants of the first gold lode vein discovered in Colorado. The wood cribbing retaining the tailings is laminated in some places, a previously unused cribbing construction unique at the time to t... More
Potomac Aqueduct, Georgetown abutment at Georgetown waterfront, Washin...
Public domain photograph of apartment building, architectural plan, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
West Side Highway, New York, New York County, NY
Survey number: HAER NY-133 Public domain photograph of decorated panel, decor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoover Dam, U.S. Highway 93 Nevada Segment, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder C...
Significance: This segment of U.S. Highway 93 was constructed by Six Companies, Inc., as a finishing element to Hoover Dam. The segment includes stone parapet walls built in 1932 that display extruded-mortar st... More
Nicolas LaCour House, Intersection of State Highways 414 & 983, Rougon...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Yosemite Hydroelectric Power Plant, Highways 120 & 140, Yosemite Villa...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Yosemite Hydroelectric Power Plant, Highways 120 & 140, Yosemite Villa...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Bocco House, Northwest Junction-U.S. Highways 6 & 131, Wolcott, Eagle ...
Significance: Architecturally significant for its hewn notched log construction and roof. The Boccos firt owned it and it continued to be a residence for a period of 50 years until 1960 when it was finally aban... More
Salt River Bridge, Spanning Salt River at Dillon Road, Ferndale, Humbo...
Significance: The Salt River Bridge, also known as the Valley Flower Bridge, determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, represents a major example of the work of a si... More
Salt River Bridge, Spanning Salt River at Dillon Road, Ferndale, Humbo...
Significance: The Salt River Bridge, also known as the Valley Flower Bridge, determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, represents a major example of the work of a si... More
Luna Lodge, 9119 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Cou...
Significance: Luna Lodge is one of the best examples of a largely unaltered tourist court remaining along historic Route 66 in New Mexico. Survey number: HAER NM-13 Building/structure dates: 1949 Initial Cons... More
Luna Lodge, 9119 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Cou...
Significance: Luna Lodge is one of the best examples of a largely unaltered tourist court remaining along historic Route 66 in New Mexico. Survey number: HAER NM-13 Building/structure dates: 1949 Initial Cons... More
Luna Lodge, 9119 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Cou...
Significance: Luna Lodge is one of the best examples of a largely unaltered tourist court remaining along historic Route 66 in New Mexico. Survey number: HAER NM-13 Building/structure dates: 1949 Initial Cons... More
Hoover Dam, U.S. Highway 93 Arizona Segment, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a mine, mining, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Dry Creek Bridge, Spanning Dry Creek at Cook Road, Ione, Amador County...
Significance: The Dry Creek Bridge on Cook Road is the oldest known unmodified metal truss bridge in California erected by the San Francisco Bridge Company. This Pratt through truss bridge was determined eligi... More
Dry Creek Bridge, Spanning Dry Creek at Cook Road, Ione, Amador County...
Significance: The Dry Creek Bridge on Cook Road is the oldest known unmodified metal truss bridge in California erected by the San Francisco Bridge Company. This Pratt through truss bridge was determined eligi... More
Cadillac Mountain Road, Between Park Loop Road & Cadillac Mountain Sum...
Significance: The Cadillac Mountain summit, chief peak of Acadia National Park, is the highest point on the Atlantic Coast between Labrador and Brazil. The Cadillac Mountain Road makes the summit accessible to... More
Prado Dam, Embankment, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highways...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Troy-Libby Highway, Between Troy & Libby, Troy, Lincoln County, MT
Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lincoln Highway, Wendover Cutoff, Great Salt Lake Desert, Knolls, Tooe...
Significance: Last major link in the first transcontinental highway. Solved problems presented by vast mud and salt flats. Survey number: HAER UT-23 Building/structure dates: ca. 1930 Initial Construction
All Year Highway, Between Arch Rock & Yosemite Valley, El Portal, Mari...
Public domain photograph of a mountain pass, mountains, nature, mountain range, view, landscape, rocks, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
All Year Highway, Between Arch Rock & Yosemite Valley, El Portal, Mari...
Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Benicia Arsenal, Powder Magazine No. 5, Junction of Interstate Highway...
Significance: Part of post-Spanish-American War spurt in building, this powder magazine was part of a pair (see CA-1839-1). Building #13 (Powder Magazine No. 4) was demolished for a freeway intersection. / The... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Prado Dam, Outlet Works, Santa Ana River near junction of State Highwa...
Significance: The construction of Prado Dam was a significant event in the history of flood control in southern California and specifically Orange County. The Dam has played a vital role in the economies and d... More
Red Bank Creek Bridge, Spanning Red Bank Creek at Rawson Road, Red Blu...
Significance: The Red Bank Creek Bridge on Rawson Road is one of the few remaining bridges erected by the Pacific Bridge Company of San Francisco. In addition, it is also a rare California example of a truss b... More
Red Bank Creek Bridge, Spanning Red Bank Creek at Rawson Road, Red Blu...
Significance: The Red Bank Creek Bridge on Rawson Road is one of the few remaining bridges erected by the Pacific Bridge Company of San Francisco. In addition, it is also a rare California example of a truss b... More