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[Library of Congress ("National Library"), Judiciary Square site, Washington, D.C. Side elevation, German Renaissance]

[Library of Congress ("National Library"), Judiciary Square site, Wash...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Senate Members Room. Detail of cherub carving on mantel. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Senate Members Room. Detail of cherub carving on mantel. Library of C...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[United States Capitol. Tortola scheme. Competition rendering of façade. Elevation with central pediment and lantern]

[United States Capitol. Tortola scheme. Competition rendering of façad...

Architectural drawing showing Thornton's proposed design, known as the Tortola Scheme, with alternative design for flanking pavilions mounted to right. Inscribed in pencil by later hand: Dr. Wm. Thornton's Comp... More

Army and Corps area Commanders meet with Woodring and Chief of Staff. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. A conference held yesterday at the War Department between Army and Corps area commanders and the Secretary of War and Chief of Staff was held to plan intensive training of the army for the next six months. Left to right: Brig. General Lorenzo D. Gasser; Maj. General Daniel Van Voorhis, Commanding General of the 5th Corps. area; Maj. General Percy P. Bishop, Commanding General, 7th Corps. area; Maj. General Herbert J. Brees, Commanding General, 8th Corps area; Lieut. General Stanley D. Embick, Commanding General, 3rd Army and Fourth Corps area; Lieut. General Hugh A. Drum, Commanding General, First Army and Second Corps. area; Major General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff; Harry Woodring, Secretary of War, Lieut. General Stanley H. Ford, Commanding General, 2nd Army and Sixth Corps area on or about Dec. 1 with the rank of Lieutenant General; Maj. General James K. Parsons, Commanding General, 3rd Corps area; Maj. General James A. Woodruff, Commanding General, 1st Corps area; Brig. General George P. Tyner, Assistant Chief of Staff. Note: Brig. General Gasser who is first in this photo is Acting Chief of Staff

Army and Corps area Commanders meet with Woodring and Chief of Staff. ...

A group of men sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Capitol, Washington - Print, Library of Congress collection

The Capitol, Washington - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Orr, Louis.

Architectural drawing for alterations to a church ("St. John's Church"), Washington, D.C. Section

Architectural drawing for alterations to a church ("St. John's Church"...

Working drawing showing church as section. UNIT title devised. Drawing not signed; attribution based on provenance. Date from information in P&P Curatorial Files. Church originally designed by Latrobe. Forms pa... More

Compendious chart exhibiting, at one view, the names of about thirteen hundred of the principal ports and places in the world, with their bearings per compass, and their distances expressed in geographical miles, from the city of Washington /

Compendious chart exhibiting, at one view, the names of about thirteen...

"Entered according to Act of Congress the 3rd day of April 1827, by P. Hawkes of the State of Pennsylvania." Includes text, compass rose, and ill. of Capitol. Available also through the Library of Congress Web ... More

Set to between Old Hickory and Bully Nick

Set to between Old Hickory and Bully Nick

Satire on the public conflict between Andrew Jackson and Nicholas Biddle over the future of the Bank of the United States, and the former's campaign to destroy it. The print is sympathetic to Jackson, portrayi... More

The globe man listening to Webster's speech, on the specie circular

The globe man listening to Webster's speech, on the specie circular

A small, bust-length caricature of Washington "Globe" editor and Van Buren adviser Francis Preston Blair. The print was probably issued in the spring of 1838. In May of that year the Specie Circular, an extreme... More

Principal front of the Capitol, Washington / W.H. Bartlett, R. Brandard.

Principal front of the Capitol, Washington / W.H. Bartlett, R. Brandar...

Engraving showing Capitol building in background; people walking or riding in carriages on Capitol grounds. Image found in N. P. Willis, American Scenery, p. 288, 1839. Engraving by R. Brandard after drawing by... More

Lee's saloon, 253 Washington St. D.C. Johnston, del

Lee's saloon, 253 Washington St. D.C. Johnston, del

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Johnston, D.C. Illustrated sheet music cover . "Second edition" below title.

Inauguration of General Taylor, March fourth, 1849 / W.W. Butt.

Inauguration of General Taylor, March fourth, 1849 / W.W. Butt.

President Taylor delivering his inaugural speech, on the steps of the Capitol. "From recent daguereotypes [sic] by Plumbe". Illus. in: Brother Jonathan, p. 1. Ref. copy in PRES FILE - Taylor, Zachary Inauguration.

Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., after the murder.

Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., after the murder.

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

Chamber of Representatives (Washington) / C.R., DEL, John Poppel, SC.

Chamber of Representatives (Washington) / C.R., DEL, John Poppel, SC.

Print showing House of Representatives in session. Upper left side above image: Ms C. L. No. 1558. Identical image in PPOC with title: Die Congress-Halle im Capitol (Washington); Aus d. Kunstanst d. Bibl Inst.... More

[Alterations to the U.S. Capitol including extensions and new dome, Washington, D.C. 1530 - peristyle of dome]

[Alterations to the U.S. Capitol including extensions and new dome, Wa...

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

Air-duct for Senate Chamber, north wing

Air-duct for Senate Chamber, north wing

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

[Side view of relief work of chair or bench]

[Side view of relief work of chair or bench]

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Cross braces to connect the inner and outer entablature of dome

Cross braces to connect the inner and outer entablature of dome

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Plan of gallery of Hall of Representatives

Plan of gallery of Hall of Representatives

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Details of boiler fronts - Public domain architectural plan drawing

Details of boiler fronts - Public domain architectural plan drawing

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Design for chairs of Halls of Congress

Design for chairs of Halls of Congress

U.S. Capitol (drawing). 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 c... More

Stairs to cellar, east end, south wing

Stairs to cellar, east end, south wing

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Stairway to cellar of north wing

Stairway to cellar of north wing

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Plan of base of dome - Public domain architectural drawing

Plan of base of dome - Public domain architectural drawing

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Details of skylights in ceiling of Senate Chamber

Details of skylights in ceiling of Senate Chamber

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Iron risers of steps in Senate Chamber, n.w.

Iron risers of steps in Senate Chamber, n.w.

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Dome of U.S. Capitol, section showing one of the main ribs extending from the top of the peristyle ...

Dome of U.S. Capitol, section showing one of the main ribs extending f...

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Iron backs of corner seates of gallery, Senate

Iron backs of corner seates of gallery, Senate

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Cross braces to connect the inner and outer entablature of dome

Cross braces to connect the inner and outer entablature of dome

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Details of dome, Washington, D.C.

Details of dome, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Pillars in drum of dome - Public domain  drawing

Pillars in drum of dome - Public domain drawing

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

[Panel and medallion details from bronze doors for the east portico of the Senate wing, U.S. Capitol]

[Panel and medallion details from bronze doors for the east portico of...

Photograph of bronze doors detail showing panel, depicting ovation for George Washington at Trenton, New Jersey, and allegorical medallion of peace and agriculture, from bottom of left valve. In album: Benjamin... More

[Panel and medallion details from bronze doors for the east portico of the Senate wing, U.S. Capitol]

[Panel and medallion details from bronze doors for the east portico of...

Photograph of bronze doors detail showing panel, depicting the battle of Yorktown and gallantry of Alexander Hamilton, and allegorical medallion of war, depicting Hessian soldier and New Jersey farmer, from bot... More

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C....

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building, plate 4. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

[Detail of "Justice and History" to be placed above Senate bronze doors, East Portico, U.S. Capitol]

[Detail of "Justice and History" to be placed above Senate bronze door...

Photograph of maquette showing allegorical Justice and History figures by Thomas Crawford. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 123. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C., showing construction of the front steps]

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C....

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building, plate 42. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

Hospital for the Insane of the Army and Navy and the District of Columbia

Hospital for the Insane of the Army and Navy and the District of Colum...

In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 134. Notation: R. McClelland, Secretary; Franklin Pierce. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 2. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C....

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building, plate 38. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

Marble Room in the U.S. Capitol

Marble Room in the U.S. Capitol

Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 319 Penna Ave., Washington, D.C. "Entered according to an act of Congress, A.D. 1867 by F.H. Bell, in the District Court of the D.C."

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C., showing construction of the front steps and columns]

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C....

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building, plate 47. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

General D.C. McCallum, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

General D.C. McCallum, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about Civil war photographs is available at loc.gov Forms part of: Civil war photographs... More

Laura Sickles - daughter of Daniel E. Sickles, Washington, DC

Laura Sickles - daughter of Daniel E. Sickles, Washington, DC

Public domain photograph - 19th-century studio portrait photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[West front of the United States Capitol, with the new cast-iron dome under construction. In the foregrd. is the Tiber Creek or Washington City Canal and the octagonal greenhouse for the Botanic Garden]

[West front of the United States Capitol, with the new cast-iron dome ...

Vintage salt print from the personal photographic album of Montgomery Meigs. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Canals; Greenhouses.

Tomb of Washington at Mt' Vernon Virginia

Tomb of Washington at Mt' Vernon Virginia

No. 86. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified woman] / Bell & Brother, photographers, 480 Pennsylvania Av., Washington, D.C.

[Unidentified woman] / Bell & Brother, photographers, 480 Pennsylvania...

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, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

West Capitol Ground. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

West Capitol Ground. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna Ave., Washington, D.C. "Entered according to an act of Congress, A.D. 1867 by F.H. Bell, in the District Court of the D.C." Gift; Edith [*], 1/4/51.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform] / Bell & Brother, photographers, 480 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform] / Bell & Brother, photographer...

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, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

[Soldier named Halsey in Union uniform with sword in front of painted backdrop] / Jno. Holyland, Metropolitan Gallery, 250 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C.

[Soldier named Halsey in Union uniform with sword in front of painted ...

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, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Temple of Bacchus, La Haquie - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Temple of Bacchus, La Haquie - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Men seated outside building, possibly a Muslim shrine, built around columns of an older structure. No. 12. On mount: Thomas Wilson, Washington, D.C. Written in pencil on mount: "Photo by Dumas, 188- ". On vers... 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

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. B930. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Carver (i.e. Campbell) Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Carver (i.e. Campbell) Hospital, Washington, D.C.

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

Barracks at Fort Carroll - A black and white photo of a large building

Barracks at Fort Carroll - A black and white photo of a large building

Public domain photograph of American Civil War, 19th-century early photogrpahy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Army map of the seat of war in Virginia, showing the battle fields, fortification, etc. on & near the Potomac River

Army map of the seat of war in Virginia, showing the battle fields, fo...

Scale ca. 1:183,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 448 Map of the Potomac River and vicinity from Harpers Ferry to Swan Point showing towns, roads, railroads, names and boundaries of counties, drainage, and reli... 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).

Appomattox Court House, Virginia. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Appomattox Court House, Virginia. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Photograph shows Federal troops with rifles in front of the court house. Two children stand on the fence. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 9, p. 127". Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; ... More

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. B933. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Surgeons and hospital stewards at Harewood Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Surgeons and hospital stewards at Harewood Hospital, Washington, D.C.

No. B489. 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

Ninth Massachusetts Infantry Camp near Washington, D.C., 1861

Ninth Massachusetts Infantry Camp near Washington, D.C., 1861

No. 8142. Mounted with one other photograph. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Rising of the people. "The drum-tap rattles through the land"

Rising of the people. "The drum-tap rattles through the land"

A patriotic scene on the cover of a music sheet for a song written by N. P. Beers and composed by M. Colburn. In a middle-class domestic interior a young soldier (center) prepares to go off to war for the Union... More

Camp of 31st Pennsylvania Infantry near Washington, D.C.

Camp of 31st Pennsylvania Infantry near Washington, D.C.

Woman with sleeves rolled up holding basket, posed in front of tent with a soldier (possibly her husband) and three children, other soldiers in the background. Civil War Photographs collection. Published in: Am... More

Woodbury's bridge - Chickahominy River, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Woodbury's bridge - Chickahominy River, American Civil War Glass Negat...

Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, [D.C.]: Philp & Solomons, [1865-66], v. 1, no. 17. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Washington, District of Columbia]. Camp beside [Fort Totten]

[Washington, District of Columbia]. Camp beside [Fort Totten]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Washington, District of Columbia]. Brazilian Steam Frigate at Navy Yard. Yards manned on the occasion of the President's visit

[Washington, District of Columbia]. Brazilian Steam Frigate at Navy Ya...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Washington, District of Columbia. 17th New York Battery

Washington, District of Columbia. 17th New York Battery

Photo shows dome of the United States Capitol in background. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United Sta... More

Evacuation of Acquia (i.e. Aquia) Creek Landing, Virginia, June 1863

Evacuation of Acquia (i.e. Aquia) Creek Landing, Virginia, June 1863

No. 4213. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. 1, no. 33. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Signal tower Fort Reno D.C. / Lt. J.R. Underdunk(?), U.S.A. del.

Signal tower Fort Reno D.C. / Lt. J.R. Underdunk(?), U.S.A. del.

Drawing shows signal tower constructed at Fort Reno in Washington, D.C.

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization" east pediment of the senate wing, U.S. Capitol]

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization" east pediment of the senate wing...

Photograph showing maquette of a man seated on a package bound with rope, another on the right, his hand resting a ball above that. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 85. Reference copy in LOT 1... More

Long Bridge, Washington, D.C. - A black and white photo of a cow in a field

Long Bridge, Washington, D.C. - A black and white photo of a cow in a ...

Photograph shows the Long Bridge across the Potomac River from the Virginia shore.

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). General Alexander McD. McCook and staff at Brightwood

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). General Alexander McD. Mc...

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Headquarters Army of Potomac - Brandy Station, Virginia, April 1864

Headquarters Army of Potomac - Brandy Station, Virginia, April 1864

No. 4166. Caption continues: This is left half of a panoramic view of which no. 327 is the right half. Illus. in: E468.7 .G2, Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C... More

[Washington], [District of Columbia]. Colonel George Hogg and staff 2d New York Heavy Artillery 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2d Army Corps, Army of the Potomac

[Washington], [District of Columbia]. Colonel George Hogg and staff 2d...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, District of Columbia. Government blacksmith shop

Washington, District of Columbia. Government blacksmith shop

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army

Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army

Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. David E. Herold, a conspirator

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. David E. Herold, a conspir...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army

Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army

Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, District of Columbia. Sergeants of 3d Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at Fort Totten

Washington, District of Columbia. Sergeants of 3d Regiment Massachuset...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Abraham Lincoln's summer home, Washington, D.C.

Abraham Lincoln's summer home, Washington, D.C.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, District of Columbia. General Martin D. Hardin's headquarters at Fort Slocum

Washington, District of Columbia. General Martin D. Hardin's headquart...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Headquarters at Fort Slocum, August 1865. Corresponding print is in LOT 4170. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress... 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. Company C, 10th U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, at Washington Circle

Washington, District of Columbia. Company C, 10th U.S. Veteran Reserve...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Capitol of the United States of America: taken from Adams & Co's Office

The Capitol of the United States of America: taken from Adams & Co's O...

27524(?) U.S. Copyright Office. 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 in... More

[Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity)]. Officers of 3d U.S. Infantry

[Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity)]. Officers of 3d U.S. Inf...

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[Abraham Lincoln, seated and holding a book, with his son Tad (Thomas) leaning on a table]

[Abraham Lincoln, seated and holding a book, with his son Tad (Thomas)...

Photo by Alexander Gardner taken at Gardner's Gallery in Washington, DC, on Sunday, February 5, 1865. This last photo session from life was long thought to have happened on April 10, 1865, but more recent resea... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Officers of 3d Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at Fort Stevens

Washington, District of Columbia. Officers of 3d Regiment Massachusett...

Public domain photograph of building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Washington, District of Columbia. Officers of companies, F and K, 3d Regiment Massachusetts Artillery at Fort Stevens

Washington, District of Columbia. Officers of companies, F and K, 3d R...

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Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army

Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, District of Columbia. Company H, 10th U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps

Washington, District of Columbia. Company H, 10th U.S. Veteran Reserve...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Portrait of The champions of liberty, Print

Portrait of The champions of liberty, Print

Print shows bust portraits of George Washington, facing slightly right, and Abraham Lincoln, facing left, in ovals, with the figure of Liberty seated between them and an eagle perched above her on the Emancipat... More

Haymarket, Washington, D.C., 1865

Haymarket, Washington, D.C., 1865

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Copy neg. Joseph E. Bishop photo. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Phot... More

Bronze statue of Washington (near Georgetown)

Bronze statue of Washington (near Georgetown)

Part of series: Views of national buildings in the city of Washington, D.C. Gift; Louis M. Rabinowitz; 1952.

[Full view of U.S. Capitol from southwest]

[Full view of U.S. Capitol from southwest]

Shows undeveloped Independence Avenue, S.W., and Capitol in background with flag at half-mast. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Wash... More

Collecting the remains of Union soldiers for reinterment in national cemeteries / photographed by A. Gardner, Washington, D.C. ; S. Fox.

Collecting the remains of Union soldiers for reinterment in national c...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Nov. 24, p. 740, bottom illustration.

Scene at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Capitol grounds at Washington on the daily adjournment of Congress

Scene at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Capitol grounds at Wa...

Illustration showing a crowd of people crossing the street between a railroad locomotive and a street railroad, with the U.S. Capitol in the background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 487 (1866 April 2... More

View of Washington City, Landscape view print

View of Washington City, Landscape view print

Print showing a bird's-eye view of Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the foreground, and the Washington Monument in the background. 5588A U.S. Copyright Office. This print a reissue from stones used f... More

U.S. Treasury Department, Wash., D.C.

U.S. Treasury Department, Wash., D.C.

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

7th and Md. Ave., N.E. - Public domain portrait drawing

7th and Md. Ave., N.E. - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a few houses in the distance and a lamppost and iron or wooden picket fence in the foreground. The Capitol dome is visible through the trees, which are bare. The location is the northeast quadrant... More

Cabin in Washington - Public domain scenic drawing

Cabin in Washington - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a small house with a thatched roof, nestled among trees behind a stone wall. Formerly DRWG/US - Gedney - 52. Gift, Ralph Gedney 1926 (DLC/PP-1926:R47019).

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Section on line A/B]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Section on line A/B]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an architectural element, dome, cathedral, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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