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Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

Photograph showing bird's-eye view of the city. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Interior. Address: 1315 Duke St., Alexandria, Virginia. Full stereo, The War for the Union. Photographic History (No. 2298). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: V... More

Freedman's Barracks, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Freedman's Barracks, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Photograph shows a group of freedmen and women standing in front of the barracks. No. B350. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Bailey's Cross Roads, Virginia - A group of people walking down a dirt road

Bailey's Cross Roads, Virginia - A group of people walking down a dirt...

Photograph shows soldiers on a dirt road with the "Wright Shop" on the left, and other buildings on the right. No. 4077. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Washington, D.C. Closer view of Aqueduct Bridge, with Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in foreground

Washington, D.C. Closer view of Aqueduct Bridge, with Chesapeake and O...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0745 Title fr... More

Washington, D.C. Chain Bridge over the Potomac; Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in foreground

Washington, D.C. Chain Bridge over the Potomac; Chesapeake and Ohio Ca...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0749 Title fr... More

Headquarters of Christian Commission, Germantown, Virginia (?)

Headquarters of Christian Commission, Germantown, Virginia (?)

No. 4151. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. II, pl. 53. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. VII, p. 337". Gift; Co... More

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of a jail cell

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of a jail ce...

Photograph shows interior view of a slave pen, showing the doors of cells where the slaves were held before being sold. Building address: 1315 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA. No. 2297. Mounted with five other pho... More

The old Capitol prison - A group of people standing in front of a building

The old Capitol prison - A group of people standing in front of a buil...

No. 1019. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Views in Washington, D.C. Hand written on verso: "from B815-1019 print". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Washington, District of Columbia. Group in front of building

Washington, District of Columbia. Group in front of building

Title from Civil War caption books. Corresponding print is in LOT 4161-E. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about Civil war... More

Old Capitol prison Washington, D.C. circa 1864

Old Capitol prison Washington, D.C. circa 1864

no. 103. See also variant of this image: LC-F8-1839. Photograph manipulated with the addition of two figures drawn in ink in the foreground.

Clerks at Provost Marshall's Office, Washington, D.C., April, 1865

Clerks at Provost Marshall's Office, Washington, D.C., April, 1865

No. 889. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Bridge across Eastern branch of Potomac River, Washington, D.C., April, 1865

Bridge across Eastern branch of Potomac River, Washington, D.C., April...

Photograph shows Navy Yard Bridge across the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. (Source: similar image with caption "Navy Yard Bridge across the Anacostia River," Smithsonian Institution, "America on the Move" o... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Quartermaster warehouses

Washington, District of Columbia. Quartermaster warehouses

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Quartermaster warehouses. Washington, D.C. April 1865. Annotation from negative, glass side: (two labels) 3/13/67 Marshall [?] 4/4 1 12, Store H... More

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of a jail cell

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of a jail ce...

Photograph shows interior view of a slave pen, showing the doors of cells where the slaves were held before being sold. Building address: 1315 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA. No. 2297. Mounted with five other pho... More

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Stereograph shows the interior of a Union military prison; prior to its capture by the Union Army in 1861, the facility had been used by Price, Birch & Co. slave dealership to hold slaves before they auctioned.... More

Building stockade, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

Building stockade, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph shows a group of African American men digging a trench in front of the stockade. No. B524. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. V, p. 91". Original neg. is at National Archive. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

The old Capitol prison, Washington, D.C.

The old Capitol prison, Washington, D.C.

Photograph shows old Capitol prison used during the Civil War. No. 4159. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. 2, pl. 9... More

Freedman's Village, Arlington, Virginia during American Civil War

Freedman's Village, Arlington, Virginia during American Civil War

Photograph shows African-American adults and children reading books in front of their barracks. No. B1163. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Old State Department Building, corner 15 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue

Old State Department Building, corner 15 Street and Pennsylvania Avenu...

Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, w... More

The Washington Arsenal, Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

The Washington Arsenal, Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

No. B162. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

The Washington Arsenal. American Civil War photograph by Mathew Brady.

The Washington Arsenal. American Civil War photograph by Mathew Brady.

No. 671. Alternate title, photographer, and date from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Zeller, published by the Center for Civil War Photography, c... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission rest house

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission rest house

Caption from negative sleeve: Wash. D.C., Sanitary Commission Rest House. Two plates (LC-B811-1201B and LC-B811-1201A) are variant views of a stereograph. File print in LOT 4161-A and 4161-C. Credit line: Civil... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Chain bridge

Washington, District of Columbia. Chain bridge

Caption from negative sleeve: Chain Bridge, near Washington. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2290A) and right (LC-B811-2290B) halves of a stereograph pair. File print in LOT 4161-F. Credit line: Civil war photogr... More

Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house, King & Pitt Streets

Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house, King & Pitt Streets

Stereo filed in LOT 4161. Caption from negative sleeve: Marshall House, Alexandria, Va. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2295A) and right (LC-B811-2295B) halves of a stereograph pair. File print in LOT 4161-H. Cre... More

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. Exterior view

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. Exterior view

Address: 1315 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Caption from negative sleeve: Slave Pen, Alexandria, Va. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2300A) and right (LC-B811-2300B) halves of a stereograph pair. File print ... More

Washington, D.C. Group of Sanitary Commission workers at the entrance of the Home Lodge

Washington, D.C. Group of Sanitary Commission workers at the entrance ...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the U.S. Sanitary and Christian Commissions. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress... More

Germantown, Virginia Headquarters of the U.S. Christian Commission

Germantown, Virginia Headquarters of the U.S. Christian Commission

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of ... More

Ox team with cannon, 15th & Penn. Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Ox team with cannon, 15th & Penn. Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Photograph shows a team of oxen hauling a 15 inch Rodman at the intersection of 15th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. No. 1486.

The Seventh Street Market - A black and white photo of an old building

The Seventh Street Market - A black and white photo of an old building

Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Views in Washington, D.C. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

Photograph shows the Old Naval Observatory, Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. No. B1198. Original negative in National Archives Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860-1985, Seri... More

Falls Church, Virginia - A group of men standing in front of a building

Falls Church, Virginia - A group of men standing in front of a buildin...

Photograph shows a group of soldiers outside the Falls Church which was used as a Union hospital. No. 1153. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Arlington House, Virginia, June 28, 1864 (Andrew J. Russel)

Arlington House, Virginia, June 28, 1864 (Andrew J. Russel)

No. 8566. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

[Quartermaster's Office, Washington, D.C. April 1865]

[Quartermaster's Office, Washington, D.C. April 1865]

Group of civilians and soldiers on stoop. Brady Collection, #918. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Washi... More

Alexandria, Virginia Soldiers' Cemetery during American Civil War

Alexandria, Virginia Soldiers' Cemetery during American Civil War

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, view of Alexandria, Va. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0755 Titl... More

Alexandria, Virginia (vicinity). General Samuel P. Heintzelman's headquarters at Fort Lyon

Alexandria, Virginia (vicinity). General Samuel P. Heintzelman's headq...

Caption from negative sleeve: Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman's Hdqrs. Fort Lyon, Va., vicinity of Alexandria, Va. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2305A) and right (LC-B811-2305B) halves of a stereograph pair. Corresp... More

Fairfax Court House, Virginia The courthouse

Fairfax Court House, Virginia The courthouse

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Gettysburg, June-July, 1863. The Gettysburg campaign began in Virginia. Lee's army was moving north. Hooker's Union army kept pace with Lee, maintaining a po... More

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of an old building

Slave pen, Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of an old bu...

Photograph shows street view of buildings along 1300 block of Duke Street, including Price, Birch & Co., which were used to hold slaves awaiting auction. Slave pen address: 1315 Duke Street. No. 4191. Illus. i... More

Civil war glass negatives and related prints - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Civil war glass negatives and related prints - Harris and Ewing, Washi...

A black and white photo of a large house, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C.... More

Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia

Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia

Photograph shows an aerial view of Alexandria looking East with King Street on the left. No. B172. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

White House Landing, Virginia Headquarters of the U.S. Christian Commission

White House Landing, Virginia Headquarters of the U.S. Christian Commi...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Grant's Wilderness Campaign, May-June 1864. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library ... More

Headquarters of Christian Commission, Germantown, Virginia (?)

Headquarters of Christian Commission, Germantown, Virginia (?)

No. 4151. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. II, pl. 53. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. VII, p. 337". Gift; Co... More

Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Photograph shows a group of men, some in uniform, standing in front of the seminary which served as headquarters for the Army of the Potomac. No. B1172. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Interior of Falls Church, Virginia - A black and white photo of a clock in a building

Interior of Falls Church, Virginia - A black and white photo of a cloc...

Photograph shows the damaged altar piece and interior wall of the Falls Church in Falls Church, Va. The walls were repeatedly marred by graffiti, and bricks were removed. No. B1234. Hand written on verso: "see... More

Hunting Creek Bridge, near Alexandria, Virginia

Hunting Creek Bridge, near Alexandria, Virginia

No. B183. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 4, page 325 ( The barracks at Giesboro, Wash., D.C.)" Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Colonel E. E. Ellsworth killed in Alexandria, Virginia, May 24, 1861

Colonel E. E. Ellsworth killed in Alexandria, Virginia, May 24, 1861

Photograph shows a bust portrait engraving of Col. Ellsworth who was killed at the Marshall House in 1861 after pulling down the Confederate flag. No. 3175. Mounted with two other photographs with general capt... More

Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia

Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia

Photograph shows tents in the foreground with King Street in the background. No. B173. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Taylor's Tavern, near Falls Church, Virginia

Taylor's Tavern, near Falls Church, Virginia

Photograph shows soldiers in uniform standing outside the tavern. No. 4422. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia Scene of death of Colonel Ellsworth

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia Scene of death of Colonel Ellswor...

No. 1278. Mounted with two other photographs with general caption: Marshall House, Alex., Va. & Col. Ellsworth. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Mansion House, Alexandria, Virginia - A group of people standing outside of a building

Mansion House, Alexandria, Virginia - A group of people standing outsi...

Photograph shows a group of people gathered in front of a building used as a hospital in the 100 block of North Fairfax Street between King Street and Cameron Street.

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, scene of death of Colonel Ellsworth

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, scene of death of Colonel Ellswo...

Photograph shows a group of people in front of the Marshall House at the corner of King and St. Asaph Streets. No. B1087. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Quartermaster's Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Quartermaster's Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Photograph shows a group of horses at the wharf. No. B754. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Great Falls, Potomac River

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Great Falls, Potomac Rive...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Great Falls, Potomac River, near Washington D.C. File print in LOT 4161-H. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, P... More

Washington, District of Columbia. The home of the Sanitary Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. The home of the Sanitary Commission

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Sanitary Commission office, 1865, Washington, D.C. Miller, vol. 7, p. 331. File print in LOT 4161-C. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-18... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Chain bridge

Washington, District of Columbia. Chain bridge

Caption from negative sleeve: Chain Bridge, near Washington. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2290A) and right (LC-B811-2290B) halves of a stereograph pair. File print in LOT 4161-F. Credit line: Civil war photogr... More

Alexandria, Virginia. Sanitary Commission lodge. American Civil War glass negative.

Alexandria, Virginia. Sanitary Commission lodge. American Civil War gl...

Caption from negative sleeve: Sanitary Commission Lodge, Alexandria, Va. July 1864. Two plates (LC-B811-1203A and LC-B811-1203B) are variant views of a stereograph. File print in LOT 4161-H. Credit line: Civil ... More

Private F. E. Brownell, 11th New York Infantry, "Ellsworth's Avenger"

Private F. E. Brownell, 11th New York Infantry, "Ellsworth's Avenger"

No. 1494. Mounted with two other photographs with general caption: Marshall House, Alex., Va., & Col. Ellsworth. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia Scene of Colonel Ellsworth's death

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia Scene of Colonel Ellsworth's deat...

Photograph shows Marshall House at corner of King Street at Saint Asaph Streets. Col. Elmer Ellsworth of The New York Zoaves was killed after pulling down the Confederate flag in 1861. No. 4184. Illus. in: Ga... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Government repair shops; Plumber's shop

Washington, District of Columbia. Government repair shops; Plumber's s...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Government repair shops; plumber's shop. Washington, D.C. April 1865. Annotation from negative, glass side: Plumer Shop Spec. 3/25/7. File print... More

Washington, D.C., April, 1865, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Washington, D.C., April, 1865, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Photograph showing bird's-eye view of the city. No. B1078. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Washington, D.C., April, 1865, Confederate States of America.

Washington, D.C., April, 1865, Confederate States of America.

Photograph showing aerial view of cattle grazing in the city. Illus. in: Davis, William C., ed. The Image of War, 1861-1865, vol. 3, The Embattled Confederacy, pg. 256. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Washington, D.C. The Aqueduct bridge and Georgetown from the Virginia bank

Washington, D.C. The Aqueduct bridge and Georgetown from the Virginia ...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0743 Title fr... More

Christ's Church, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Christ's Church, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

No. B1175. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More

Cabin John Bridge near Washington, D.C.

Cabin John Bridge near Washington, D.C.

No. B1229. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More

The twelfth regiment "laying off" in the Navy Yard barracks at Washington

The twelfth regiment "laying off" in the Navy Yard barracks at Washing...

Stereograph showing soldiers from the 12th regiment relaxing in the barracks, most out of uniform and some sitting on their bunks. No. 826. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

No. B1143. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More

Alexandria, Virginia. Soldier's cemetery. American Civil War glass negative.

Alexandria, Virginia. Soldier's cemetery. American Civil War glass neg...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Soldiers Cemetery near Alexandria, Va. File print in LOT 4161-H. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and ... More

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). General William F. Bartlett's headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). General William F. Bartle...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Gen. W.F. Bartlett's headquarters near Washington, D.C., August 1865. Annotation from negative, glass side, partial: 731. Corresponding print is... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Chain bridge

Washington, District of Columbia. Chain bridge

Caption from negative sleeve: Chain Bridge, near Washington. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2291A) and right (LC-B811-2291B) halves of a stereograph pair. File print in LOT 4161-F. Credit line: Civil war photogr... More

Washington, D.C. Colonel Benjamin F. Fisher and staff on steps of Signal Corps headquarters, 1816 F St., NW

Washington, D.C. Colonel Benjamin F. Fisher and staff on steps of Sign...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0729 Title fr... More

Quartermaster's Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Quartermaster's Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Photograph shows stacks of wood and cotton bales on the landing; steamer "John Brooks" in the distance. No. B753. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Exterior, African American woman standing in foreground. Address: 1315 Duke St., Alexandria, Virginia. Stereo, The War for the Union. Photographic History (no. 2300). LC-B811-2300 (half). This record contains ... More

Chain bridge, Washington, D.C. - A black and white photo of a train crossing a bridge

Chain bridge, Washington, D.C. - A black and white photo of a train cr...

Part of Brady-Handy Collection. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pontoon bridge across Potomac River from Georgetown, D.C. to Analostan Island, June 1865

Pontoon bridge across Potomac River from Georgetown, D.C. to Analostan...

Photograph shows a group of civilians crossing a pontoon bridge from Georgetown to Analostan Island (i.e. Roosevelt Island). A group of men seated in a carriage in the foreground while a woman stands at the sh... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Group in front of Christian Commission storehouse

Washington, District of Columbia. Group in front of Christian Commissi...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Christian Commission Office, Washington, D.C. April 1865. File print in LOT 4161-C. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Co... More

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. Interior view

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. Interior view

Address: 1315 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Caption from negative sleeve: Slave Pen, Alexandria, Va. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2298A) and right (LC-B811-2298B) halves of a stereograph pair. File print ... More

Washington, D.C. Colonel Benjamin F. Fisher and staff on steps of Signal Corps headquarters, 1816 F St., NW

Washington, D.C. Colonel Benjamin F. Fisher and staff on steps of Sign...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0729 Title fr... More

Sanitary Commission, Wash., D.C., 1865 during American Civil War

Sanitary Commission, Wash., D.C., 1865 during American Civil War

Photograph showing soldiers and other men standing in front of a group of buildings. No. 7005. Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; (DLC/PP-1905: 42760A)

Interior of Falls Church, Virginia - A black and white photo of an old building

Interior of Falls Church, Virginia - A black and white photo of an old...

Photograph shows the damaged altar piece and interior wall of the Falls Church in Falls Church, Va. The walls were repeatedly marred by graffiti, and bricks were removed. No. B1234. Hand written on verso: "see... More

Washington, D.C., Group in front of building

Washington, D.C., Group in front of building

No. 862. Title, photographer, and date from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Zeller, published by the Center for Civil War Photography, c2003. Gift;... More

Falls Church, Virginia - A group of people standing in front of a building

Falls Church, Virginia - A group of people standing in front of a buil...

Photograph shows men on horses outside the Falls Church. No. B332. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 4, p. 79". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Fairfax Court House, Virginia - A group of people standing in front of a building

Fairfax Court House, Virginia - A group of people standing in front of...

No. B815. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

Christ's Church, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Christ's Church, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War

Photograph shows four women conversing outside the church. No. B1213. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. (Price, Birch & Co. dealers in slaves)

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. (Price, Birch & Co. dealers in slaves...

Address: 1315 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Stereo filed in LOT 4161. Caption from negative sleeve: Slave Pen, Alexandria, Va. File print in LOT 4161-H. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Libra... More

Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia, American Civil War Glass ...

Photograph shows a woman with two Union soldiers in front of the seminary which was headquarters for the Army of the Potomac. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Washington, District of Columbia. House near Fort Stevens showing effect of shot fired during Early's attack on Washington, July 12, 1864

Washington, District of Columbia. House near Fort Stevens showing effe...

Title from Civil War caption books. File print in LOT 4161-A. Caption from negative sleeve: House near Fort Stevens D.C., showing effect of shot fired during Early's attack on Washingtonn in 1864. Credit line: ... More

Headquarters of General M. D. Hardin, Washington, D.C., April, 1865

Headquarters of General M. D. Hardin, Washington, D.C., April, 1865

No. 833. Hand written on verso: "19th & Penn. Ave." Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. Interior view

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave pen. Interior view

Address: 1315 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Caption from negative sleeve: Slave Pen, Alexandria, Va. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2299B) and right (LC-B811-2299A) halves of a stereograph pair. File print ... More

Washington, D.C. Clerks in front of office of Commissary General of Prisoners, F St. at 20th NW

Washington, D.C. Clerks in front of office of Commissary General of Pr...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0739 Title fr... More

Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Stereograph showing Union soldiers standing outside a building designated Price, Birch & Co., Dealers in Slaves. Address: 1315 Duke St., Alexandria, Virginia. No. 2296. Part of series: The War for the Union. Ph... More

Canal and aqueduct bridge, Georgetown, D.C.

Canal and aqueduct bridge, Georgetown, D.C.

No. 798. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Views in Washington, D.C. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Sanitary Commission lodge, Washington, D.C., American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Sanitary Commission lodge, Washington, D.C., American Civil War Photog...

Twelve men posed in front of Sanitary Commission lodge, Washington, D.C. Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 707.

Soldier's Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

Soldier's Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

No. 4451. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

[Street view of a row of houses]

[Street view of a row of houses]

Title devised by library staff. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C. Closer view of Aqueduct Bridge, with Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in foreground

Washington, D.C. Closer view of Aqueduct Bridge, with Chesapeake and O...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0745 Title fr... More

Arlington, Virginia. Headquarter's of General Irwin McDowell near Lee mansion?

Arlington, Virginia. Headquarter's of General Irwin McDowell near Lee ...

Caption from negative sleeve: Hdq. of Gen. Irwin McDowell, Arlington House. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2307B) and right (LC-B811-2307A) halves of a stereograph pair. Corresponding print is in LOT 4161-E. Cre... More

Washington, D.C. Park of Wiard guns at the Arsenal; H.L. Stuart, Nathaniel P. Willis, and General Daniel E. Sickles at right

Washington, D.C. Park of Wiard guns at the Arsenal; H.L. Stuart, Natha...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0724 Title fr... More

Alexandria, Virginia Price, Birch & Co., dealers in slaves, 283 Duke St.

Alexandria, Virginia Price, Birch & Co., dealers in slaves, 283 Duke S...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, views of Alexandria, Va. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0753 Tit... More

Arlington, Virginia. Headquarter's of General Irwin McDowell near Lee mansion?

Arlington, Virginia. Headquarter's of General Irwin McDowell near Lee ...

Caption from negative sleeve: Hdq. of Gen. Irwin McDowell, Arlington House. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2307B) and right (LC-B811-2307A) halves of a stereograph pair. Corresponding print is in LOT 4161-E. Cre... More

Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house, King & Pitt Streets

Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house, King & Pitt Streets

Stereo filed in LOT 4161. Caption from negative sleeve: Marshall House, Alexandria, Va. Two plates form left (LC-B811-2295A) and right (LC-B811-2295B) halves of a stereograph pair. File print in LOT 4161-H. Cre... More

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