Gin - engine for drawing the fuzes out of the shell - box with grapesh...
Print shows various devices used with artillery and a cross-section of a petard. Illus. in: A treatise on artillery ... / John Muller. Philadelphia : Printed by Styner and Cist, for J. Norman, 1779, [PL] XXVII... More
The Secretary of War presenting a stand of colours to the 1st Regiment...
A bitter vilification of the Van Buren administration's use of bloodhounds to hunt fugitive Indians during the Second Seminole War in Florida. The artist condemns the racism and inhumanity of the measure, as w... More
The death of locofocoism - Political cartoon, public domain image
In his satire Johnston celebrates the defeat of "Loco Foco," i.e., radical Democratic interests, in the presidential election of 1840. The "Loco Focos" were the largely working-class constituency who supported... More
The day after the fair - Public domain book illustration, Library of C...
A pro-Cass satire, predicting the Democratic nominee's victory over Whig Zachary Taylor and Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren. After the "fair," or election, Lewis Cass appears at the window of the White Ho... More
![[Profile view of a cannon] - Drawing. Public domain image.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4NzgvMDEvMDEvcHJvZmlsZS12aWV3LW9mLWEtY2Fubm9uLTEwMjQuanBn/40/28/webp "[Profile view of a cannon] - Drawing. Public domain image.")
[Profile view of a cannon] - Drawing. Public domain image.
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[Smoking monster engine destroying town]
Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "What fool will follow us?" by Gen. Erich Ludendorff, Hearst's international,... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 59, Southeast corner Mordecai Road & R...
Significance: Building 59 is associated with the expansion of Frankford Arsenal during World War II. It is one of many small storage facilities located throughout the arsenal, the U.S. Army's principal manufac... More
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, East Fort Avenue at ...
Significance: The pentagonal fort is the most important, least changed, surviving feature of the historic bombardment of Fort McHenry, September 13-14, 1814. The sally port, casemates, and guard rooms were bui... More
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, East Fort Avenue at ...
Significance: The pentagonal fort is the most important, least changed, surviving feature of the historic bombardment of Fort McHenry, September 13-14, 1814. The sally port, casemates, and guard rooms were bui... More
Phoenix Shot Tower, Front & Fayette Streets, Baltimore, Independent Ci...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27 Survey number: HABS MD-21 Building/structure dates: 1828 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 69000373
Phoenix Shot Tower, Front & Fayette Streets, Baltimore, Independent Ci...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27 Survey number: HABS MD-21 Building/structure dates: 1828 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 69000373
Fort Union, Commissary's Office, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, Mora ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N873 Survey number: HABS NM-164-T
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 106, South of Tacony Street between Br...
Significance: Established in 1816, the Frankford Arsenal served for three decades as a depot for the storage and repair of arms, accoutrements, and ammunition for the United States Army. From 1849 to 1976, the... More
Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, Missile Launch Area, Within Ex...
Significance: The Missile Launch Area comprised the Spartan (facilities 501-530) and Sprint (facilities 541-556) Launch Stations, allowing for both long- and short-range defense against every Intercontinental B... More
Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, Missile Launch Area, Within Ex...
Significance: The Missile Launch Area comprised the Spartan (facilities 501-530) and Sprint (facilities 541-556) Launch Stations, allowing for both long- and short-range defense against every Intercontinental B... More
Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, Missile Launch Area, Within Ex...
Significance: The Missile Launch Area comprised the Spartan (facilities 501-530) and Sprint (facilities 541-556) Launch Stations, allowing for both long- and short-range defense against every Intercontinental B... More
Fort McDowell, Battery Drew, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Ma...
Survey number: HABS CA-2721-P Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Lawton, Double Barracks, Discovery Park, Seattle, King County, WA
Significance: The largest and one of the first buildings completed on the post. The older of the two-company barracks, first occupied in July of 1901. Served as barracks for the Women's Army Corps in World Wa... More
Fort Simcoe, Officer's Quarters, Fort Simcoe Road, White Swan, Yakima ...
Significance: The Officer's Quarters was one of three identical houses constructed in 1857 as part of the Officer's Row at Fort Simcoe. Together with the Commanding Officer's Quarters, these four buildings def... More
Fort Simcoe, Officer's Quarters, Fort Simcoe Road, White Swan, Yakima ...
Significance: The Officer's Quarters was one of three identical houses constructed in 1857 as part of the Officer's Row at Fort Simcoe. Together with the Commanding Officer's Quarters, these four buildings def... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rushmore Air Force Station, Security Central...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: Constructed in 1952, the RAFS Security Central Control Building is significant for its association with American military policy during the Cold War years of... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rushmore Air Force Station, Security Central...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: Constructed in 1952, the RAFS Security Central Control Building is significant for its association with American military policy during the Cold War years of... More
Fort Simcoe, Fort Simcoe Road, White Swan, Yakima County, WA
Survey number: HABS WA-238 Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 206, Bridge & Tacony Streets, Philadel...
Significance: Building 206 was constructed in 1918 as a cart house and is associated with the large-scale expansion of Frankford Arsenal in its relation with the United States' entry into World War I. Survey n... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Control Facility, Count...
Significance: The Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight Launch Control Facility served as the security control center for the entire Delta Flight, and as the command post for the ten dispersed missiles of the ... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Control Facility, Count...
Significance: The Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight Launch Control Facility served as the security control center for the entire Delta Flight, and as the command post for the ten dispersed missiles of the ... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Control Facility, Count...
Significance: The Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight Launch Control Facility served as the security control center for the entire Delta Flight, and as the command post for the ten dispersed missiles of the ... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Control Facility, Count...
Significance: The Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight Launch Control Facility served as the security control center for the entire Delta Flight, and as the command post for the ten dispersed missiles of the ... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, 10 mile radius around Exit 127...
Significance: Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight (Minuteman II ICBM) is an important icon of the American participation in the arms race and the Cold War. When the Soviet Union began to expand its boundarie... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, 10 mile radius around Exit 127...
Significance: Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight (Minuteman II ICBM) is an important icon of the American participation in the arms race and the Cold War. When the Soviet Union began to expand its boundarie... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, 10 mile radius around Exit 127...
Significance: Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight (Minuteman II ICBM) is an important icon of the American participation in the arms race and the Cold War. When the Soviet Union began to expand its boundarie... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, 10 mile radius around Exit 127...
Significance: Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight (Minuteman II ICBM) is an important icon of the American participation in the arms race and the Cold War. When the Soviet Union began to expand its boundarie... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Facility, On County Roa...
Public domain photograph - historical image of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Facility, On County Roa...
Public domain photograph - historical image of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Facility, On County Roa...
Public domain photograph - historical image of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Logan, Blockhouse, White Sulphur Springs, Meagher County, MT
Significance: Built in 1869-1870 as part of a military post established to protect the gold mining camps in the vicinity and the Fort Benton trade route. Fort Benton was the head of navigation on the Missouri ... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 240, Northeast corner Hagner Road & Cl...
Significance: The earliest portions of Building 240 were constructed in the 1860s as a powder magazine. The building is thus associated with one of the most basic functions of Frankford Arsenal, the production... More
Rock Island Arsenal, Building No. 56, North Avenue & East Avenue, Rock...
Significance: After taking command of Rock Island Arsenal in 1865, General Thomas Jefferson Rodman devised a master plan for the installation calling for the construction of ten, stone Greek Revival manufacturi... More
Rock Island Arsenal, Building No. 56, North Avenue & East Avenue, Rock...
Significance: After taking command of Rock Island Arsenal in 1865, General Thomas Jefferson Rodman devised a master plan for the installation calling for the construction of ten, stone Greek Revival manufacturi... More
Rock Island Arsenal, Building No. 56, North Avenue & East Avenue, Rock...
Significance: After taking command of Rock Island Arsenal in 1865, General Thomas Jefferson Rodman devised a master plan for the installation calling for the construction of ten, stone Greek Revival manufacturi... More
U.S. Allegheny Arsenal, Commandants' Quarters, Fortieth Street, Pittsb...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a tavern, pub, or small restaurant, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Mess Hall & Administration Building, 1301 El...
Significance: The Mess Hall and Administration Building (Building No. 1211) is one of at least four men's mess halls constructed at the base during the early 1950s; all are of a similar configuration, and are p... More
De re militari. Italy, 14th century
Public domain scan of 15th-century scientific book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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De re militari. Italy, 14th century
Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
De re militari. Italy, 14th century
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Castillo de San Marcos, 1 Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, St. Johns C...
Significance: The star fort and its moat and outworks were built to protect Spanish territory in Florida from attacks by the English. Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. ... More
Castillo de San Marcos, 1 Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, St. Johns C...
Significance: The star fort and its moat and outworks were built to protect Spanish territory in Florida from attacks by the English. Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. ... More
Castillo de San Marcos, 1 Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, St. Johns C...
Significance: The star fort and its moat and outworks were built to protect Spanish territory in Florida from attacks by the English. Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. ... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 211, Bridge & Tacony Streets, Philadel...
Significance: Established in 1816, the Frankford Arsenal served for three decades as a depot for the storage and repair of arms, accoutrements, and ammunition for the United States Army. From 1849 to 1976, the... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 211, Bridge & Tacony Streets, Philadel...
Significance: Established in 1816, the Frankford Arsenal served for three decades as a depot for the storage and repair of arms, accoutrements, and ammunition for the United States Army. From 1849 to 1976, the... More
Fort Union, Hospital, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, Mora County, NM
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N881 Survey number: HABS NM-164-BB Building/structure dates: 1864 Initial Construction
Fort Keogh, Officers Quarters B, 3 miles west of Miles City on U.S. Hi...
Survey number: HABS MT-76-B Building/structure dates: 1879 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1934 Subsequent Work
Fort Simcoe, Officer's Quarters, Fort Simcoe Road, White Swan, Yakima ...
Significance: The Officer's Quarters was one of three identical houses constructed in 1857 as part of the Officer's Row at Fort Simcoe. Together with the Commanding Officer's Quarters, these four buildings def... More
Fort McHenry, Powder Magazine, East Fort Avenue at Whetstone Point, Ba...
Significance: This structure, built about 1800, in its original form played an important part in the bombardment of Fort McHenry, September 13-14, 1814. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structur... More
Fort Union, Officers' Quarters, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, Mora C...
Public domain photograph - New Mexico, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Union, Officers' Quarters, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, Mora C...
Public domain photograph - New Mexico, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 35, South of Tacony Street between Bri...
Significance: Established in 1816, the Frankford Arsenal served for three decades as a depot for the storage and repair of arms, accoutrements, and ammunition for the United States Army. From 1849 to 1976, the... More
Loring Air Force Base, Alert Area, Southeastern portion of base, east ...
Significance: The design of the structures in the Alert Area at Loring Air Force Base (AFB) represents special, strategic modifications of standard Air Force design in response to Soviet weapons advancements. ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Alert Area, Southeastern portion of base, east ...
Significance: The design of the structures in the Alert Area at Loring Air Force Base (AFB) represents special, strategic modifications of standard Air Force design in response to Soviet weapons advancements. ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Alert Area, Southeastern portion of base, east ...
Significance: The design of the structures in the Alert Area at Loring Air Force Base (AFB) represents special, strategic modifications of standard Air Force design in response to Soviet weapons advancements. ... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 221, Northeast corner of Mellon Street...
Significance: Constructed as a small arms ammunition shop in 1937-1939, Building 221 is associated with the continued growth of Frankford Arsenal during the twentieth century. Survey number: HAER PA-74-X Buil... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Readiness Building, 810 Kenny Road, Blackhaw...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: The Ellsworth Air Force Base Dormitory is significant for its association with American military policy during the Cold War years of the early 1950s. During ... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Readiness Building, 810 Kenny Road, Blackhaw...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: The Ellsworth Air Force Base Dormitory is significant for its association with American military policy during the Cold War years of the early 1950s. During ... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Readiness Building, 810 Kenny Road, Blackhaw...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: The Ellsworth Air Force Base Dormitory is significant for its association with American military policy during the Cold War years of the early 1950s. During ... More
Fort Lawton, Civilian Employee Quarters, Discovery Park, Seattle, King...
Significance: Designed to house 18 civilian employees. One of the first two buildings on the post to be lit electrically at its construction. Completed February 16, 1908, from QMGO Plan No. 183-A. Original c... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 238, Northeast corner of Clay Street &...
Significance: Building 238 is indicative of Frankford Arsenal's continued importance as the center of the United States Army's munitions-oriented research and design activities. Survey number: HAER PA-74-Z Bu... More
Fort Union, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, Mora County, NM
Significance: Following the conquest of New Mexico by the U.S. in 1846, traffic along the Santa Fe Trail increased significantly. The need to provide travelers with greater protection from the Indians, along wi... More
Fort Union, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, Mora County, NM
Significance: Following the conquest of New Mexico by the U.S. in 1846, traffic along the Santa Fe Trail increased significantly. The need to provide travelers with greater protection from the Indians, along wi... More
Fort Union, Quartermaster's Office, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, Mo...
Public domain scan of a technical diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Loring Air Force Base, Weapons Storage Area, Northeastern corner of ba...
Significance: The Weapons Storage Area (WSA) stands as the first operational storage site constructed for the storage of atomic weapons under control of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, and has ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Weapons Storage Area, Northeastern corner of ba...
Significance: The Weapons Storage Area (WSA) stands as the first operational storage site constructed for the storage of atomic weapons under control of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, and has ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Weapons Storage Area, Northeastern corner of ba...
Significance: The Weapons Storage Area (WSA) stands as the first operational storage site constructed for the storage of atomic weapons under control of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, and has ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Weapons Storage Area, Northeastern corner of ba...
Significance: The Weapons Storage Area (WSA) stands as the first operational storage site constructed for the storage of atomic weapons under control of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, and has ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Weapons Storage Area, Northeastern corner of ba...
Significance: The Weapons Storage Area (WSA) stands as the first operational storage site constructed for the storage of atomic weapons under control of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, and has ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Weapons Storage Area, Northeastern corner of ba...
Significance: The Weapons Storage Area (WSA) stands as the first operational storage site constructed for the storage of atomic weapons under control of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, and has ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Weapons Storage Area, Northeastern corner of ba...
Significance: The Weapons Storage Area (WSA) stands as the first operational storage site constructed for the storage of atomic weapons under control of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, and has ... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 223, South side Hagner Road between Me...
Significance: Constructed as a railroad loading platform, Building 223 is associated with the large-scale expansion of Frankford Arsenal that resulted from the United States' entry into World War I. Survey num... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 223, South side Hagner Road between Me...
Significance: Constructed as a railroad loading platform, Building 223 is associated with the large-scale expansion of Frankford Arsenal that resulted from the United States' entry into World War I. Survey num... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Facility D-6, 4 miles n...
Survey number: HAER SD-50-E Public domain photograph - historical image of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Union, Quartermaster Storehouse, State Highway No. 161, Watrous, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N877 Survey number: HABS NM-164-X Building/structure dates: 1866-1867 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1885 Subsequent Work
Frankford Arsenal, Building Nos. 213-214, Bridge & Tacony Streets, Phi...
Significance: Building 213, constructed in 1903 as a box and packing shop, and Building 214, constructed in 1918 as a small arms ammunition storehouse, are connected buildings associated with the expansion of f... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building Nos. 213-214, Bridge & Tacony Streets, Phi...
Significance: Building 213, constructed in 1903 as a box and packing shop, and Building 214, constructed in 1918 as a small arms ammunition storehouse, are connected buildings associated with the expansion of f... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building Nos. 213-214, Bridge & Tacony Streets, Phi...
Significance: Building 213, constructed in 1903 as a box and packing shop, and Building 214, constructed in 1918 as a small arms ammunition storehouse, are connected buildings associated with the expansion of f... More
Fort Union, Commanding Officer's Quarters, State Highway No. 161, Watr...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N859 Survey number: HABS NM-164-E Building/structure dates: 1864-1867 Initial Construction
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Administration Office, 2704 George Drive, Bl...
Significance: The Administration Office (Building No. 4612) was one of a small number of buildings completed at the base in 1943; these buildings matched the base's 1942 buildings in style and construction. Thi... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Administration Office, 2704 George Drive, Bl...
Significance: The Administration Office (Building No. 4612) was one of a small number of buildings completed at the base in 1943; these buildings matched the base's 1942 buildings in style and construction. Thi... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 301, Southeast corner of Hagner Road &...
Significance: Building 301 was constructed as the principal power plant for Frankford Arsenal, the U.S. Army's main supplier of ammunition throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The buil... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Mess & Administration Building, 1561 Ellswor...
Significance: The Mess Hall and Administration Building (Building No. 1107) is one of at least four men's mess halls constructed at the base during the early 1950s; all are of a similar configuration, and are p... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building Nos. 242-246A, South side Craig Road betwe...
Significance: These nine buildings are part of a thirteen-building complex associated with the original and most elemental purpose of Frankford Arsenal, the production and storage of powder and munitions for th... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building Nos. 242-246A, South side Craig Road betwe...
Significance: These nine buildings are part of a thirteen-building complex associated with the original and most elemental purpose of Frankford Arsenal, the production and storage of powder and munitions for th... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 29, Southeast corner of Mellon Street ...
Significance: This building, almost wholly rebuilt in 1939, reflects the continued development of Frankford Arsenal as the U.S. Army's principal supplier of ammunition, sights, and fire control instruments. S... More
Eglin Air Force Base, Hangar No. 1, 505 Choctawhatchee Avenue, Valpara...
Significance: As one of the original buildings constructed at Eglin Air Force Base, HANGAR 1 (Building No. 66) has played a crucial role during the World War II, Korean War, Cold War, and post Cold War eras. T... More
Eglin Air Force Base, Hangar No. 1, 505 Choctawhatchee Avenue, Valpara...
Significance: As one of the original buildings constructed at Eglin Air Force Base, HANGAR 1 (Building No. 66) has played a crucial role during the World War II, Korean War, Cold War, and post Cold War eras. T... More