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Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Man arrested on suspicion of being one of the conspirators. Name not disclosed

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Man arrested on suspicion ...

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Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Lewis Payne, the conspirator who attacked Secretary Seward, standing in overcoat and hat

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Lewis Payne, the conspirat...

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

"The good old days of aviation." Commander H.C. Richardson, crack U.S. Navy flyer, at the controls of a 1915 model Curtiss seaplane which he took on its maiden flight today on the Potomac at Washington. The old plane was discovered in storage at the Washington Navy Yard where it has been for over 12 years. Commander Richardson is testing the old boat to compare its behavior to that of craft of modern construction

"The good old days of aviation." Commander H.C. Richardson, crack U.S....

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[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forge tilt-hammer]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forg...

Inscriptions: "B Henry Latrobe, Surveyor of PLC Bldgs U.S." "Plan and Elevation of the standards " "Plan & section of the Cam wheel." "Plan of the Tilt Hammer, Navy Yard Washington." "2" "13" Forms ... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Wa...

Significance: Building 28 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and is... More

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...

Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...

Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...

Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Str...

Significance: Building 33 is one of 45 contributing properties within the Washington Navy Yard National historic Landmark District. The Washington Navy Yard is significant for its primary role in the developme... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

[Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Samuel Arnold, a conspirator]

[Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Samuel Arnold, a conspirator]

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. This photograph has background of dark metal, and was presumably taken on the monitors, U.S.S. Montauk and Saugus, w... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Lewis Payne, standing in overcoat and without hat. Federal guard standing on left

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Lewis Payne, standing in o...

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Assembled gun, Washington Navy Yard, An

Assembled gun, Washington Navy Yard, An

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U.S.S. Blake--Navy Yard - Public domain image of steamship

U.S.S. Blake--Navy Yard - Public domain image of steamship

Group of sailors standing near the U.S.S. Blake. No. 61. Copyright by A. Wittemann.

Add record depth reached by Navy divers. William Badders, Master Diver, U.S.N., who recently made a record dive of over 500 feet, is helped into his underwater suit just before taking an experimental dive in the tank at Washington Navy Yard, 8/9/38

Add record depth reached by Navy divers. William Badders, Master Diver...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1910s-1920s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

From National Youth Administration (NYA) to Washington navy yard. Beginning as a helper at $4.56 a day in the Washington navy yard, Miss Juanita E. Gray graduate trainee of the National Youth Adminstration War Production and Training Center now earns $45 a week. More than 300 NYA trained Negro women are now working in the Washington navy yard and scores are being added monthly

From National Youth Administration (NYA) to Washington navy yard. Begi...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

East gun carriage shop, Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

East gun carriage shop, Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Stereograph showing employees in gun shop festooned with decorations, American flags and political portraits prominently displayed. H63232 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1905 by B.L. Singley. No. 14107.

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse elevation]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse eleva...

Inscriptions on recto: "Transverse Elevation" "September 30th 1808" "30." Delineator: James Smallwood. (Source: The Engineering Drawings of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, New Haven, Conn. : Published for the Maryl... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Wa...

Significance: Building 28 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and is... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Wa...

Significance: Building 28 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and is... More

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...

Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...

Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 198, Corner of Sicard Street & Isaac Hull Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 198, Corner of Sicard Street & Isaac Hull Aven...

Significance: Building 198 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 198, Corner of Sicard Street & Isaac Hull Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 198, Corner of Sicard Street & Isaac Hull Aven...

Significance: Building 198 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.]

[Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, ...

Title devised by cataloger. Caption on mat: "#17 - Riverscape with city reflected." Attribution based on provenance. Watermark: J. Whatman. DLC/PP-1904:42176.17. Exhibited: "Out of the Ashes: A New Library for ... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Str...

Significance: Building 33 is one of 45 contributing properties within the Washington Navy Yard National historic Landmark District. The Washington Navy Yard is significant for its primary role in the developme... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Str...

Significance: Building 33 is one of 45 contributing properties within the Washington Navy Yard National historic Landmark District. The Washington Navy Yard is significant for its primary role in the developme... More

City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard / painted by G. Cooke ; engd. by W.J. Bennett.

City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard / painted by G. Cooke ; e...

View, probably 1833, from Anacostia, showing Navy Yard and Capitol in center, Arsenal and White House at left. Library has two impressions. Reference copy in LOT 4386-A. After painting by G. Cooke. Entered acc... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hull Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hul...

Significance: Building 104 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hull Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hul...

Significance: Building 104 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 109, Smith Quadrangle, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 109, Smith Quadrangle, Washington, District of...

Significance: Building 109 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson...

Significance: Building 142 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... 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).

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

[Interior of U.S. gun shop, Washington Navy Yard]

[Interior of U.S. gun shop, Washington Navy Yard]

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse elevation]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse eleva...

Inscriptions on recto: "Transverse Elevation" "September 30th 1808" "30." Delineator: James Smallwood. (Source: The Engineering Drawings of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, New Haven, Conn. : Published for the Maryl... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Co...

Significance: Building 197 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...

Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, W...

Significance: Building 143 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, W...

Significance: Building 143 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, W...

Significance: Building 143 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

[Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Unidentified man, arrested on suspicion of being a conspirator (has been erroneously taken for Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who had a bald forehead; but is probably Hartman Richter, Atzerodt's cousin, arrested with him but later released)]

[Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Unidentified man, arrested on suspicion of...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. This photograph has background of dark metal, and was presumably taken on the monitors, U.S.S. Montauk and Saugus, w... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Str...

Significance: Building 33 is one of 45 contributing properties within the Washington Navy Yard National historic Landmark District. The Washington Navy Yard is significant for its primary role in the developme... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson...

Significance: Building 142 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

[Early photographic view of Washington, D.C. from the Capitol, looking southeast]

[Early photographic view of Washington, D.C. from the Capitol, looking...

Southeast view with New Jersey Ave. on the right and A Street and B Street (i.e., Independence Ave.) in the foreground; view includes the Washington Navy Yard, the Eastern Branch (i.e., Anacostia River), the Eb... More

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Unidentified man, arrested on suspicion of being a conspirator (has been erroneously taken for Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who had a bald forehead; but is probably Hartman Richter, Atzerodt's cousin, arrested with him but later released)

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Unidentified man, arrested on suspicion of ...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. This photograph has background of dark metal, and was presumably taken on the monitors, U.S.S. Montauk and Saugus, w... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Co...

Significance: Building 197 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Co...

Significance: Building 197 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse section - engine]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse secti...

Inscriptions on recto: "Philadelphia March 17th 1810" "Engine Navy Yard Washington" "James Smallman" "21." Lined with paper on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse section - engine]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse secti...

Inscriptions on recto: "Philadelphia March 17th 1810" "Engine Navy Yard Washington" "James Smallman" "21." Lined with paper on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forge tilt-hammer]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forg...

Inscriptions: "B Henry Latrobe, Surveyor of PLC Bldgs U.S." "Plan and Elevation of the standards " "Plan & section of the Cam wheel." "Plan of the Tilt Hammer, Navy Yard Washington." "2" "13" Forms ... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan with boiler, cistern, and fly wheel]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan with boiler...

Inscriptions on recto: "Philadelphia March 19th 1810" "Engine Navy Yard Washington" "James Smallman" "20." Lined with paper on verso. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry La... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 143, Between Isaac Hull & Patterson Avenues, W...

Significance: Building 143 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

U.S. Monitor MI-AN-TI-NO-MAH / photographed and published by Bell & Bro.

U.S. Monitor MI-AN-TI-NO-MAH / photographed and published by Bell & Br...

Photograph shows the monitor, USS Miantonomoh, part of the North Atlantic Squadron, at Washington Navy Yard. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Date based on years that the monitor was docked i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 33, Northeast corner of Patterson & Kennon Str...

Significance: Building 33 is one of 45 contributing properties within the Washington Navy Yard National historic Landmark District. The Washington Navy Yard is significant for its primary role in the developme... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse elevation of boiler, cistern, etc.]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse eleva...

Inscriptions on recto: "Transverse Elevation" "September 29th 1808" "Boiler" "Flue" "Chimney flue" "Cylinder selle" "Cistern" "Ash pit." Delineator: James Smallwood. (Source: The Engineering Drawi... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Working gears]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Working gears]

Inscriptions on recto: "Philada Jany 18th 1810" "31." Delineator: James Smallwood. (Source: The Engineering Drawings of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, New Haven, Conn. : Published for the Maryland Historical Society... More

Navy Yard, Commandant's House, Eighth & M Streets Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Commandant's House, Eighth & M Streets Southeast, Washingto...

Significance: The two-and-a half story Commandant's House at the Washington Navy yard was built near 1801 as a part of the initial development of the Yard as this Nation's most important naval installation. Th... More

Navy Yard, Commandant's House, Eighth & M Streets Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Commandant's House, Eighth & M Streets Southeast, Washingto...

Significance: The two-and-a half story Commandant's House at the Washington Navy yard was built near 1801 as a part of the initial development of the Yard as this Nation's most important naval installation. Th... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson...

Significance: Building 142 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 142, Intersection of Sicard Street & Patterson...

Significance: Building 142 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

[Navy Secretary Edwin Denby and staff touring Washington Navy Yard, inspecting large guns for battleships yet to be built]

[Navy Secretary Edwin Denby and staff touring Washington Navy Yard, in...

#17226. Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Arms...; Navy, US 1921; DC, Wash.... More

From National Youth Administration (NYA) to Washington navy yard. A full-fledged graduate from the National Youth Adminstration War Production and Training Center in Washington, D.C., Miss Juanita E. Gray, a former domestic worker, receives her certificate from J.P. Bond Jr., project manager, while E.R. Rodriguez, youth personnel officer, looks on. Miss Gray was referred immediately to the Washington navy yard

From National Youth Administration (NYA) to Washington navy yard. A fu...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Edman Spangler, a "conspirator," manacled

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Edman Spangler, a "conspirator," manacled

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. This photograph has background of dark metal, and was presumably taken on the monitors, U.S.S. Montauk and Saugus, w... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 197, Tingey Street, Washington, District of Co...

Significance: Building 197 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forge tilt-hammer]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forg...

Inscriptions: "B Henry Latrobe, Surveyor of PLC Bldgs U.S." "Plan and Elevation of the standards " "Plan & section of the Cam wheel." "Plan of the Tilt Hammer, Navy Yard Washington." "2" "13" Forms ... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 28, Between Isaac Hill & Patterson Avenues, Wa...

Significance: Building 28 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and is... More

[Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Lewis Payne, in sweater, seated and manacled]

[Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Lewis Payne, in sweater, seated and manacl...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. This photograph has background of dark metal, and was presumably taken on the monitors, U.S.S. Montauk and Saugus, w... More

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...

Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 37, Smith Quadrangle, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 37, Smith Quadrangle, Washington, District of ...

Significance: Building 37 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard / painted by G. Cooke ; engd. by W.J. Bennett.

City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard / painted by G. Cooke ; e...

View, probably 1833, from Anacostia, showing Navy Yard and Capitol in center, Arsenal and White House at left. Library has two impressions. Reference copy in LOT 4386-A. After painting by G. Cooke. Entered acc... More

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hull Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hul...

Significance: Building 104 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, General Foundry, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of C...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Foundry Building 137 originally housed both brass and steel found... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Ordnance Building, Intersection of Paulding & Kennon Street...

Significance: Building 36 is located within the Washington Navy Yard Historic District. It was a primary component of the Navy Yard in the mid-nineteenth to twentieth century when the Yard served as the center... More

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