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Painting copies for Robinson. Copy of a Renaissance painting II

Painting copies for Robinson. Copy of a Renaissance painting II

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New York City views. Scene in lower Manhattan with three children

New York City views. Scene in lower Manhattan with three children

Public domain photograph - New York City, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Old church tower at Jamestown, Virginia. View of old church tower in Jamestown

Old church tower at Jamestown, Virginia. View of old church tower in J...

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Waldorf, Maryland and vicinity. View down road with buildings on both sides

Waldorf, Maryland and vicinity. View down road with buildings on both ...

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. Plaza fountain and U.S. Capitol IV

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Plaza fountain and U.S. Capitol IV

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U.S. Capitol power plant. Roof repairs of U.S. Capitol power plant V

U.S. Capitol power plant. Roof repairs of U.S. Capitol power plant V

The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was completed in the 1850s. Th... More

Theodor Horydczak and family. Norma Horydczak on tricycle next to Christmas tree

Theodor Horydczak and family. Norma Horydczak on tricycle next to Chri...

Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) was a Polish-born American photographer. He worked in the Washington D.C. area from the 1910s to the 1950s, and captured images of the city and its residents during a period of sig... More

Department of Agriculture. North side of Department of Agriculture Building entrance at night I

Department of Agriculture. North side of Department of Agriculture Bui...

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

Continental Hotel. Interiors and exteriors of Continental Hotel VII

Continental Hotel. Interiors and exteriors of Continental Hotel VII

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

Mrs. A.G. Hamilton, 7615 14th St., N.W. Portrait of Mrs. Hamilton I

Mrs. A.G. Hamilton, 7615 14th St., N.W. Portrait of Mrs. Hamilton I

Public domain scan of a female portrait, woman, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arlington National Cemetery. Road going past Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery. Road going past Arlington National Cemete...

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

Potomac Electric Power Co. Fresco painting at Potomac Electric Power Co. II

Potomac Electric Power Co. Fresco painting at Potomac Electric Power C...

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

Treasury Department. Southeast side of Treasury Department with part of Sherman Monument I

Treasury Department. Southeast side of Treasury Department with part o...

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Folger Library copy work. Illustration of London Bridge I

Folger Library copy work. Illustration of London Bridge I

Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Francis Scott Key. Portrait of Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key. Portrait of Francis Scott Key

Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arlington National Cemetery. Gates in foreground, showing city of Washington, D.C. in background I

Arlington National Cemetery. Gates in foreground, showing city of Wash...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington Monument. Washington Monument from steps of U.S. Capitol

Washington Monument. Washington Monument from steps of U.S. Capitol

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United States news. Ledger, closed

United States news. Ledger, closed

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

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Stairs and dome of U.S. Capitol, west side

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Stairs and dome of U.S. Capitol, west side

Old negative number: 004-5. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building w... More

Carlton Hotel. Exterior of Carlton Hotel I

Carlton Hotel. Exterior of Carlton Hotel I

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Martinique Hotel. Lobby of Martinique Hotel

Martinique Hotel. Lobby of Martinique Hotel

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.

U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol at night II

U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol at night II

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

Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia. View of Christ Church

Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia. View of Christ Church

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

George L. Coyle. Portrait of George L. Coyle at desk III

George L. Coyle. Portrait of George L. Coyle at desk III

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument at night in reflecting pool I

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument at night in reflectin...

The Washington Monument is an iconic obelisk located in Washington D.C., United States. It is located on the National Mall and is dedicated to George Washington, the first President of the United States. It was... More

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol in winter at night

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol in winter at night

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

Double blosooms at Hains Point. Double blossoms III

Double blosooms at Hains Point. Double blossoms III

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

Pan American Union Building. Front of Pan American Union Building from center

Pan American Union Building. Front of Pan American Union Building from...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. Man seated at radio at Capitol Radio Engineering Institute

Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. Man seated at radio at Capitol Ra...

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

Schofield mantels. Mantel block inscribed with pine grove emblem

Schofield mantels. Mantel block inscribed with pine grove emblem

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

Botanic Garden. Greenhouse of Botanical Garden

Botanic Garden. Greenhouse of Botanical Garden

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mount Vernon. Front and left side of Mount Vernon mansion I

Mount Vernon. Front and left side of Mount Vernon mansion I

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

Bridges. Taft Bridge. Cityscape photograph

Bridges. Taft Bridge. Cityscape photograph

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone structure, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Meter reader group

Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Meter reader group

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) is a publicly traded utility company that provides electric service to customers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, including the District of Columbia and parts of ... More

National Cathedral exteriors. Apse of National Cathedral from east end II

National Cathedral exteriors. Apse of National Cathedral from east end...

Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Custis-Lee Mansion. Portico front of Custis-Lee Mansion by night I

Custis-Lee Mansion. Portico front of Custis-Lee Mansion by night I

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House at 4900 Glenbrook Rd., Spring Valley. Exterior of house at 4900 Glenbrook Rd. III

House at 4900 Glenbrook Rd., Spring Valley. Exterior of house at 4900 ...

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

Shoreham Hotel. Shoreham Hotel from Connecticut Ave. bridge II

Shoreham Hotel. Shoreham Hotel from Connecticut Ave. bridge II

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

Mayflower Hotel. Exterior of Mayflower Hotel seen through archway

Mayflower Hotel. Exterior of Mayflower Hotel seen through archway

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

Raleigh Hotel. Distant exterior view of Raleigh Hotel II

Raleigh Hotel. Distant exterior view of Raleigh Hotel II

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

Electric Institute of Washington. Woman cleaning stove

Electric Institute of Washington. Woman cleaning stove

Public domain photograph related to electrical equipment, industrial development, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apartments. Exterior of five-story brick apartment building

Apartments. Exterior of five-story brick apartment building

Public domain photograph of apartment building, architectural plan, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Armstrong. Portrait of Mr. Armstrong seated

Armstrong. Portrait of Mr. Armstrong seated

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Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

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Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge II

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge II

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

Folger Library exteriors. Main entrance of Folger Library with flag II

Folger Library exteriors. Main entrance of Folger Library with flag II

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Cathedral. Construction at National Cathedral I

National Cathedral. Construction at National Cathedral I

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

Arlington radio towers. View of Arlington radio towers

Arlington radio towers. View of Arlington radio towers

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

Fairfax Quarries Incorporated. Quarry office I

Fairfax Quarries Incorporated. Quarry office I

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

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument from east at sunset II

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument from east at sunset I...

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Avenues and streets. Pennsylvania Ave. from Treasury Department

Avenues and streets. Pennsylvania Ave. from Treasury Department

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

Memorial Bridge. Memorial Bridge looking through willow trees I

Memorial Bridge. Memorial Bridge looking through willow trees I

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

Department of Agriculture. Miss Lucy Alexander, food tester, Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture. Miss Lucy Alexander, food tester, Departmen...

Picryl description: Public domain image of 1930s woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Folger Library copy work. Illustration of buildings in Shipyard Temple Bar

Folger Library copy work. Illustration of buildings in Shipyard Temple...

Caption accompanying image: South West View of an Antient [sic] Structure in Ship Yard Temple Bar. Supposed to Have Been the Residence of Elias Ashmole, Esq. the Celebrated Antiquary. Titles devised.

Post Office Department Building (Old Post Office Building or Pavilion). Exterior of Old Post Office II

Post Office Department Building (Old Post Office Building or Pavilion)...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol dome over shrubs in winter III

U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol dome over shrubs in winter III

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

Aerial instruments. Aircraft barographs

Aerial instruments. Aircraft barographs

Item title devised. Subject card annotation: made for National Aeronautic Association.

Flags. National Archives flag view over U.S. Capitol dome III

Flags. National Archives flag view over U.S. Capitol dome III

The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was completed in the 1850s. Th... More

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, industrial or commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Avenues and streets. Wisconsin Ave.

Avenues and streets. Wisconsin Ave.

Public domain photograph of car, historic place, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Folger Library copy work. Illustration of London showing buildings along the Thames X

Folger Library copy work. Illustration of London showing buildings alo...

Public domain image of a vintage historic city view, cityscape, plan, 16th-17th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Mayflower Hotel. Arrival at the Mayflower Hotel of General Italo Balbo, Italian air minister II

Mayflower Hotel. Arrival at the Mayflower Hotel of General Italo Balbo...

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

Apartments. Exterior of eight-story brick apartment building I

Apartments. Exterior of eight-story brick apartment building I

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Miscellaneous interiors. Living room with chair in middle, to entry

Miscellaneous interiors. Living room with chair in middle, to entry

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.

White House interiors. East Room in White House

White House interiors. East Room in White House

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

Mrs. Ryan's home at 17 Foxhall Rd. Side view of Dash-hone [dachshund] II

Mrs. Ryan's home at 17 Foxhall Rd. Side view of Dash-hone [dachshund] ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of dog, animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Electric Institute of Washington. Hot Shoppe on Bladensburg Rd. I

Electric Institute of Washington. Hot Shoppe on Bladensburg Rd. I

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

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Kitchen demonstration, first floor III

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Building....

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) is a publicly traded utility company that provides electric service to customers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, including the District of Columbia and parts of ... More

Japanese cherry blossoms. Tidal Basin and Washington Monument I

Japanese cherry blossoms. Tidal Basin and Washington Monument I

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, industrial or commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. Capitol exteriors. House wing and stairs on west side of U.S. Capitol

U.S. Capitol exteriors. House wing and stairs on west side of U.S. Cap...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Monuments & memorials. First Division monument

Monuments & memorials. First Division monument

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Lincoln Memorial. View of Lincoln Memorial, cherry blossoms and Tidal Basin II

Lincoln Memorial. View of Lincoln Memorial, cherry blossoms and Tidal ...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lincoln Memorial. Front and right of Lincoln Memorial I

Lincoln Memorial. Front and right of Lincoln Memorial I

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of Washington Monument at night from across Tidal Basin and diploma for photography

View of Washington Monument at night from across Tidal Basin and diplo...

The Washington Monument is an iconic obelisk located in Washington D.C., United States. It is located on the National Mall and is dedicated to George Washington, the first President of the United States. It was... More

Portrait photographs. Man and woman in front of steps I

Portrait photographs. Man and woman in front of steps I

Public domain photograph of Washington DC area, 1920s-1930s, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Model home window display, G.E. refrigerator II

Potomac Electric Power Co. Building. Model home window display, G.E. r...

Public domain photograph of pharmacy, convenience store, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lincoln Memorial. Aerial view of Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial and Mall beyond

Lincoln Memorial. Aerial view of Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial and...

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions imag... More

Mount Vernon. Rear view of Mount Vernon mansion I

Mount Vernon. Rear view of Mount Vernon mansion I

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

Potomac Electric Power Co. Plaster models of electrical history at Potomac Electric Power Co. IV

Potomac Electric Power Co. Plaster models of electrical history at Pot...

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) is a publicly traded utility company that provides electric service to customers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, including the District of Columbia and parts of ... More

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

Memorial Bridge. Construction of Memorial Bridge

Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, industrial or commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument, cherry blossoms and tidal basin wall

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument, cherry blossoms and ...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Monuments & memorials. John Ericsson statue and Lincoln Memorial I

Monuments & memorials. John Ericsson statue and Lincoln Memorial I

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Potomac Electric Power Co. air conditioning and lighting. Marshall apartment, 2800 Ontario Road

Potomac Electric Power Co. air conditioning and lighting. Marshall apa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bureau, office furniture, desk, chair, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Water scenes. Shoreline with grass

Water scenes. Shoreline with grass

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

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument from across Tidal Basin, with fisherman

Washington Monument. View of Washington Monument from across Tidal Bas...

Old negative number: 2283-7. The Washington Monument is an iconic obelisk located in Washington D.C., United States. It is located on the National Mall and is dedicated to George Washington, the first Presiden... More

Winter scenes. Snow-covered trees along road III

Winter scenes. Snow-covered trees along road III

Titles devised. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 1910s to the 19... More

U.S. Supreme Court exteriors. Pediment over rear portico of U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court exteriors. Pediment over rear portico of U.S. Supre...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Paintings. George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, Andrew Mellon collection

Paintings. George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, Andrew Mellon collecti...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of portrait art painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Lincoln Memorial. View of Lincoln Memorial from reflecting pool fountain II

Lincoln Memorial. View of Lincoln Memorial from reflecting pool founta...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rock Creek Park. Roadway in Rock Creek Park with large tree II

Rock Creek Park. Roadway in Rock Creek Park with large tree II

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

Washington, D.C. View of Washington, D.C. from between columns of Custis-Lee Mansion

Washington, D.C. View of Washington, D.C. from between columns of Cust...

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

Jenkins' Market, business at 3008 Q St. N.W. Produce section of Jenkins' Market

Jenkins' Market, business at 3008 Q St. N.W. Produce section of Jenkin...

Public domain photograph of pharmacy, convenience store, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Supreme Court exteriors. Front of U.S. Supreme Court Building from left II

U.S. Supreme Court exteriors. Front of U.S. Supreme Court Building fro...

Old negative number: 2235-13. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 1... More

Shady Rest Sanatorium. View from porch at Shady Rest Sanatorium I

Shady Rest Sanatorium. View from porch at Shady Rest Sanatorium I

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

Raleigh Hotel. Distant exterior view of Raleigh Hotel I

Raleigh Hotel. Distant exterior view of Raleigh Hotel I

Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

White House exteriors. South portico of White House, east side

White House exteriors. South portico of White House, east side

Public domain historic photograph of White House, Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Folger Library interiors. Mrs. Folger standing by fireplace in reading room

Folger Library interiors. Mrs. Folger standing by fireplace in reading...

Picryl description: Public domain image of 1930s woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mountain scenes. Mountain reflected in water I

Mountain scenes. Mountain reflected in water I

Item title devised. Logbook and subject card annotation: copied for Curtis.

Bonus veterans. Bonus veterans from Passaic and Patterson, New Jersey

Bonus veterans. Bonus veterans from Passaic and Patterson, New Jersey

The Theodor Horydczak Collection documents the architecture and social life of the Washington DC metropolitan area in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

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