4,414 New orleans la Images: LOC's Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search

Smokestacks and bridge of a steamboat docked at Jackson Square on the ...

Public domain photograph of a steamboat ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

French Quarter, New Orleans - Victorian era public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Street in New Orleans near cathedral

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

The Clay Monument, [Canal Street], New Orleans

Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Steamer "City of Natchez," New Orleans Levee, U. S. A

Public domain photograph of a landmark building, world heritage site, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jackson Square, New Orleans, U.S.A. - stereocsopic card

Stereograph showing Jackson Square with St. John's Church in the background flanked by two buildings.

Mardi Gras, New Orleans, approach of fleet with Rex

Picryl description: Public domain reproduction of a steamship, steamer, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

High Water at New Orleans, La. Levee, March 23, 1903

Public domain photograph of a steamboat ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington Oak, Audubon Park, New Orleans, La.

Public domain photograph of park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mardi Gras scenery, New Orleans, La.

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

[Panorama of New Orleans & the Mississippi River from Greendewald, New...

Public domain photograph of a city streets, cityscape, urban environment, buildings, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Court & stairway, old Orleans hotel, New Orleans, La.]

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

[Banana conveyors in operation, New Orleans, La.]

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canal and oaks, Audubon Park, New Orleans, La.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Group of cash boys in Holmes Department Store showing the youngest wor...

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

New Orleans photographs. Corner of St. Peters and Royal Sts.

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

A black and white photo of people on a boat, Louisiana. Farmers during...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

New Orleans photographs. Oblique shot of Royal St. balconies

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

New Orleans photographs. 1123 Royal St

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

A black and white photo of two men loading bananas onto a truck, Louis...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a farmer, 1930s great depression, dust bowl era, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A couple of women standing next to each other at a fruit stand, Louisi...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of street life, food vendor, city market, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Marketplace at New Orleans, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of street life, food vendor, city market, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Group of Italians talking, Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

People sitting on dock, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

A black and white photo of men walking on a dock, Louisiana. Farmers d...

Picryl description: Public domain image of industrial or agricultural worker, 1930s, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

A black and white photo of a bear laying on the ground, Louisiana. Far...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

A black and white photo of a boat docked at a dock, Louisiana. Farmers...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

A couple of women standing next to a building. Office of War Informati...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Sculpture "Eagle," by Gifford MacGregor Proctor at the F. Edward Heber...

Date: 1941; dimensions: 4' 8" x 6' 11"; medium: granite. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Cr... More

My patio court, March 21 to May / Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1132 Bour...

Photo shows the patio area at Frances B. Johnston's home after it became a garden, 1132 Bourbon St., New Orleans, Louisiana. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Published... More

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

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

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic place interior, salon, hall lobby, living room, 18th-19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

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

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

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

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

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

Exterior, 625 Bourbon St., New Orleans, La., ca. 1949

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[James Meredith with his attorney Constance Motley]

Photograph shows James Meredith standing with Constance Motley in the halls of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court.

Friends outside a humble home with a message, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Statue of John McDonogh in Lafayette Square, New Orleans, Louisiana

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. McDonogh, a wealthy businessman, left his entire fortun... More

[Kids order sno-balls, the New Orleans Louisiana version of what other...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Date provided by the photographer. Title and keywords f... More

Grandma and grandchildren in New Orleans, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mardi Gras Magic Man in New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Young street musicians on Jackson Square in French Quarter of New Orle...

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

Families on a stoop in New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Wine cellar at venerable Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisian...

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

Courtyard of the Beauregard House in New Orleans, Louisiana, once the ...

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

Bourbon Street bar, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Ceiling at the John Minor Wisdom U.S. Court of Appeals Building, locat...

Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Originally the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. In 1908, th... More

Sculpture "Eagle," by Gifford MacGregor Proctor at the F. Edward Heber...

Date: 1941; dimensions: 4' 8" x 6' 11"; medium: granite. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Cr... More

Architectural details at the John Minor Wisdom U.S. Court of Appeals B...

Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Originally the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. In 1908, th... More

Interior grille, U.S. Custom House in New Orleans, Louisiana

Architect was Alexander Thompson Wood. Built between the years 1848-1881, the building occupies the full trapezoidal downtown city block bounded by Canal, North Peters, Iberville and Decatur Streets. The entire... More

Details in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Photograph taken during the 2011 Mardi Gras celebration. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. ... More

Stained glass, U.S. Custom House in New Orleans, Louisiana

Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive,... More

Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Mardi Gras is organized by Carnival krewes. Krewe float riders toss throws to the crowds; the most common are strings of plastic colorful beads, doubloons... More

Details in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Photograph taken during the 2011 Mardi Gras celebration. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. ... More

Woods directory - African American Perspectives Materials

1911- "Being a colored business, professional and trades directory of New Orleans, Louisiana." SERBIB/SERLOC merged record

Defeat of the British army [...] Défaite de l'armée Anglaise [...] / /...

Print shows a scene during the battle of New Orleans between the British under General Edward Pakenham and the Americans under Major General Andrew Jackson, with Mississippi River in the foreground. "Drawn on t... More

A slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, New York.

Photograph shows a bust portrait of Rosina Downs, facing left. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. Tackaberry, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for ... More

Bluebeard of New Orleans, Confederate States of America.

Carte-de-visite reproduction of a drawing shows a caricature of Gen. Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, May-Dec. 1862, as Bluebeard, for challenging the behavior of the city's Confederate women ... More

Photographs of the John Minor Wisdom U. S. Court of Appeals Building i...

Images show exterior and interior views of courthouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. Details include courtrooms, halls, ceilings and sculptural decoration. Arrangement: Arranged by photographer-assigned number. The... More

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, N...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger, sitting facing right, with the U.S. flag to her far right. Oh! How I Love the Old Flag caption below image. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the b... More

New Orleans, La.. Cityscape photograph

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

West End, New Orleans, La. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[The City from Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The battle of New Orleans / T. Sinclair's lith., Philadelphia.

Music cover showing naval battle. Public domain photograph of Navy warship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A slave girl from New Orleans - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows a bust portrait of Rebecca Huger, facing right. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. Probably from a photograph by Chas. Paxson of New York. "Entered, according to act of Congress, ... More

Battle of New Orleans - A painting of a military battle with ships in ...

General Andrew Jackson on horseback in foreground commanding troops in battle against British troops commanded by General Pakenham, Jan. 8, 1815; ships in background. Copyright by Kurz & Allison.

Plan of the city and suburbs of New Orleans : from an actual survey ma...

Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north toward upper right. Includes ill. of buildings, with name and date of construction for each. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault

Federal-Abolition-Whig trap, to catch voters in

An illustrated anti-Whig broadside, designed to combat the "Log Cabin campaign" tactics of presidential candidate William Henry Harrison. The text warns the people of New Orleans of Whig election propaganda: "P... More

Jackson at New Orleans / Lossing - Barritt.

Print shows Andrew Jackson rallying his troops as the British advance on the barricades at the battle of New Orleans, January 8th, 1815.

Mexican silver (5640 lbs. weight, Main Bldg.)

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The New Orleans Exposition," Century, 30:6 (May 1885).

The Archbishopric (oldest house), New Orleans, La.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical landmark building, courtyard, 17th, 18th, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Mardi Gras, New Orleans, U.S.S. Galveston with Rex]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[New Orleans, La., old slave block in St. Louis Hotel]

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Old Absinthe House, New Orleans, Louisiana]

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

Loading a Mississippi River steamer at New Orleans, La.

Stereograph showing African American workers loading supplies aboard a steamer. H322 U.S. Copyright Office. On mount: Sold only by Griffith & Griffith, Philadelphia, Chicago, London, Hamburg, Ger., Milan, Italy.

French Market, New Orleans, La.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street market, food vendors, downtown shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Wedding party inside arbor of flowers]

Photograph shows an unidentified wedding party posed inside an arbor of flowers; bride seated in center. Photograph possibly taken in New Orleans since Teunisson worked there.

Winter scenery in La., Panoramic Photograph

Photo shows entrance to Audubon Place, New Orleans, at left. J138001 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; A. L. Barnett; February 5, 1910. On front: "Negative no. 2, Jan. 1910 by A. L. Barnett, N.O., La.".

[United Fruit Company banana conveyors, New Orleans, La.]

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

Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, La.

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

Panarama [sic] of United States Engineer Depot at New Orleans, La., sh...

Stamped on verso: "Office of Chief of Engineers, War Department; Jul. 3, [1913]; 88605; 944." No. 69. No. B103. Gift.

[Margaret Monument and park, New Orleans, La.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park alley, trees, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Otis Mfg. Co.'s Plant], Panoramic Photograph

J181166 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; H. J. Harvey; March 15, 1913. Copyright claimant's address: N.O., La. Title derived from copyright deposit records.

[Frances Benjamin Johnston's cats, Herman and Vermin, seated on brick ...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Date based on Johnston's move to New Orleans in 1945.

In the old French Quarter, Royal St. from corner of Dumaine, New Orlea...

No. 26691. Public domain photograph of building, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Keeper of a mission flophouse, New Orleans, Louisiana

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

In front of cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

A group of men sitting on top of a wooden bench, Louisiana. Farmers du...

Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Negro stevedores "snaking" drums down ramp to boat, New Orleans, Louis...

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

Saloon, Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

A black and white photo of a boat in the water, Louisiana. Farmers dur...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

A black and white photo of a group of people, Louisiana. Farmers durin...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Sunday afternoon in New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Old buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of the 1930s, United States, cars, streets, John Kennedy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sunday afternoon in New Orleans, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s house, porch, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

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

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

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

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Stern, residence at 11 Garden Ln., New Orleans, ...

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

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