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The Willard Hotel under restoration in the 1980s, Washington, D.C.

The Willard Hotel under restoration in the 1980s, Washington, D.C.

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

Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Grafton, West Virginia, which was an early B&O hub

Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...

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[Willard Hotel - view through a curtained doorway to a lounge]

[Willard Hotel - view through a curtained doorway to a lounge]

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Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

[The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - view from balcony]

[The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - view from balcony]

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Geog.; Hotels; Interiors.

Finalists in Young Republicans' oratorial contest draw for places. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Seven Young Republicans from scattered parts of the country, who will compete tonight in the finals of the Young Republican National Federation nationwide 15,000 dollar oratorial contest, were received by Chairman John Hamilton today at the Republican National Committee headquarters. Chairman Hamilton is holding the hat while the youngsters draw for the positions they will occupy on the platform when the finals get underway at the Willard Hotel. Standing, left to right: Paul C. Lentx, Washington, D.C.; Marvin J. Bertoch, Salt Lake City; Donald H. Sharp, Manhattan, Kansas; Raymond S. Morris, Cleveland, Ohio; Burke P. Ferguson, Cullowhee, N.C.; John Janson, Pheonix, Ariz.; George B. Norris, New Haven, Conn.; and Dale M. Nordquist, Grand Forks, N.D. Seated with Chairman Hamilton is Donald W. Hornbeck, chairman of the Young Republican National Federation

Finalists in Young Republicans' oratorial contest draw for places. Was...

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

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE AT WILLARD HOTEL, DECEMBER 1915. JOHN T. ADAMS, CHAIRMAN; AT CENTER FRONT IS FRED HALE OF MAINE; 2ND BEYOND HALE IS WADSWORTH OF NEW YORK.OTHERS UNIDENTIFIED

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE AT WILLARD HOTEL, DECEMBER 1915. JOHN T....

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DEMOCRATIC STATE CHAIRMAN OUTSIDE WILLARD HOTEL, WITH SOME OF DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE: 2ND FROM LEFT, R.W. WOOLLEY OF COM.; RIGHT FRONT, HOLDING OVERCOAT, ROLAND MARSH; 3RD FROM RIGHT REAR, EDWARD E. GROSSCUP; 2ND FROM RIGHT REAR, C.S. VROOMAN; RIGHT REAR, BRUCE STERLING OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEMOCRATIC STATE CHAIRMAN OUTSIDE WILLARD HOTEL, WITH SOME OF DEMOCRAT...

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PAN AMERICAN TRADE MEETING AT WILLARD HOTEL. CALLED BY JOHN BARRETT. CLARENCE OWEN; GEN. CHAMORRO; UNIDENTIFIED; MINISTER CESPEDES OF CUBA; 3 UNIDENTIFIED; MINISTER MENDEZ; UNIDENTIFIED AT REAR; MINISTER DE PENA; UNIDENTIFIED AT REAR; SEC. REDFIELD; UNIDENTIFIED AT REAR; MINISTER PEZET; UNIDENTIFIED; FRONT; UNIDENTIFIED REAR; JOHN BARRETT; PRIVATE SECRETARY TO SEC. BRYAN; UNIDENTIFIED

PAN AMERICAN TRADE MEETING AT WILLARD HOTEL. CALLED BY JOHN BARRETT. C...

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Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

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

Panorama of construction during the restoration of the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Panorama of construction during the restoration of the Willard Hotel, ...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Willard Hotel under restoration in the 1980s, Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel under restoration in the 1980s, Washington, D.C.

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Willard Hotel doorman's jacket that was worn in the early 1900s. Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel doorman's jacket that was worn in the early 1900s. Washi...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Taken at the Willard Hotel after the restoration in the... More

Panorama of construction during the restoration of the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Panorama of construction during the restoration of the Willard Hotel, ...

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Willard Hotel from Pershing Park, Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel from Pershing Park, Washington, D.C.

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Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

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The historic Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., during the 1980s restoration

The historic Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., during the 1980s resto...

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View of the historic Willard Hotel taken from City Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

View of the historic Willard Hotel taken from City Hall on Pennsylvani...

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Interior view of the lobby in the historic Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C., during the 1980s restoration

Interior view of the lobby in the historic Willard Hotel, Washington, ...

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

Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

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

[Willard Hotel - view through a curtained doorway to a lounge]

[Willard Hotel - view through a curtained doorway to a lounge]

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Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

C&P Tel. Co. Willard [Hotel, Washington, D.C.]

C&P Tel. Co. Willard [Hotel, Washington, D.C.]

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Willard hotel, [Washington, D.C.], fire, 4/23/22

Willard hotel, [Washington, D.C.], fire, 4/23/22

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Farwell Dinner to Amb. Jusserand at Willard Hotel, [Washington, D.C., 1/10/25]

Farwell Dinner to Amb. Jusserand at Willard Hotel, [Washington, D.C., ...

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Senator addresses Jewish Congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. Senator Capper, Republican of Kansas, speaking before the American Jewish Congress during its two-day meeting here at the Willard Hotel. In his address, Senator Capper spoke strongly in favor of the bill now pending in Congress making it unlawful to "teach on advocate principles of government based on discrimination against individuals of any particular race or religious creed"

Senator addresses Jewish Congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. Senator ...

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Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel I

Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel I

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A.F. of L. and C.I.O. start peace conferences. Washington, D.C., Oct. 25. Labor leaders named by the CIO and A.F. of L. to attempt to find a basis for peace between the two warring factions of organized labor are sown here at the opening of the Peace Parley at the Willard Hotel here today. Seated, left to right: Sidney Hillman, Amalgamated Clothing Workers, CIO; George M. Harrison, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, AFL.; Phillip Murray, United Mine Workers, CIO; David Dubinsky, International Ladies Garment Workers, CIO. Standing, left to right: Abram Flaxer, CIO; Joseph Curran, National Maritime Union, CIO; Harvey Fremming, Oil Workers Union, CIO; Michael J. Quill, Transport Workers Union, CIO; Matthew Woll, Photo Engravers Union, AFL; G.M. Dugnizaet, International Electrical Workers, AF of L; Homer Martin, U.A.W., CIO; James Garey, CIO; S.H. Dalrymple, United Rubber Workers, CIO. 10/25/37

A.F. of L. and C.I.O. start peace conferences. Washington, D.C., Oct. ...

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Irish get together with Corrigan Washington, D.C., Aug. 10. Doug "Wrong Way" Corrigan, honor guest of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians at the Willard Hotel, sits down to luncheon with Reverend Sheehan, (left) and Charge D'Affairs of the Irish Legation Robert Patrick Brennan, 8/10/38

Irish get together with Corrigan Washington, D.C., Aug. 10. Doug "Wron...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., which had fallen into such disrepair that it was slated for demoltion before a citizens' effort saved it

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylv...

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

Cleaning of the walls in the closed Willard Hotel, which was saved from the wrecking ball, restored, and reopened in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

Cleaning of the walls in the closed Willard Hotel, which was saved fro...

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

Willard Hotel ballroom after the hotel's grand restoration. Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel ballroom after the hotel's grand restoration. Washington...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Willard Hotel from Pershing Park on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel from Pershing Park on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D...

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

Willard Hotel restoration work, Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel restoration work, Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Historic view of the Willard Room Restaurant located in the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Historic view of the Willard Room Restaurant located in the Willard Ho...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Taken in the 1980s soon after the Willard Hotel restora... More

Restoration work on the "Hotel of Presidents," The Willard, Washington, D.C.

Restoration work on the "Hotel of Presidents," The Willard, Washington...

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An early 20th-century matchbook for the "New" Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

An early 20th-century matchbook for the "New" Willard Hotel, Washingto...

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

Mary Martin and Carol Channing at the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Mary Martin and Carol Channing at the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. The night before the newly restored Willard Hotel opene... More

Members of the King family arrive in 1998 at Freedom Plaza, a wide space on Pennsylvania Avenue, where workers lower a time capsule containing some of the belongings of Martin Luther King, Jr., who worked on his "I Have a Dream" speech in the nearby Willard Hotel

Members of the King family arrive in 1998 at Freedom Plaza, a wide spa...

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

Frances Benjamin Johnston - [Willard Hotel - dining room]

Frances Benjamin Johnston - [Willard Hotel - dining room]

Written on photograph: The New Willard. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

[Two men, one a doorman, standing at the F. Street entrance to the Willard Hotel]

[Two men, one a doorman, standing at the F. Street entrance to the Wil...

Written on photograph: The New Willard. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing the Willard Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. showing the Willard Hotel on Pennsylva...

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Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

The Prince alighting at Willard's Hotel, on his return from visiting the president From a sketch by our special artist

The Prince alighting at Willard's Hotel, on his return from visiting t...

Visit of first Japanese diplomatic delegation to the United States at Willard's Hotel, Washington, D.C.

[Willard Hotel - dining room] - Victorian era public domain image

[Willard Hotel - dining room] - Victorian era public domain image

Written on photograph: The New Willard. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

Daughter of man who gave Landis first job discovered at new Willard Hotel, Wash. When Judge Kenesaw M. Landis, High Commissioner of Baseball was in Wash. for the World Series, he discovered Mrs. Laura Moody at the information desk in the new Willard Hotel and recognized her to be the daughter of Chas. Watts, who gave him his first job. At that time Mr. Watts was superintendent of the Pan Handle Railroad and Judge Landis was given a job as clerk. Later Mr. Watts became general Sutp. for the Penn Railroad System. He dies 4 yrs ago. Judge Landis took Mrs. Moody to the World Series

Daughter of man who gave Landis first job discovered at new Willard Ho...

A black and white photo of a woman sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same ... More

Arrives at meeting of Green and Lewis. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Senator George L. Berry, of Tennessee, enters the room at the Willard Hotel where CIO Head John L. Lewis and A.F. of L. President William Green were holding their peace meeting today. Leaving the room shortly after Berry assured reporters that the only reason for his attendance was to pay his personal respects and ask the rival leaders to compose their differences. 12/2/37

Arrives at meeting of Green and Lewis. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Senat...

A man in a suit and hat shaking hands with a man in a top hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a bus on a city street Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information photo.

A black and white photo of a bus on a city street Farm Security Admini...

Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.) Appears to be related to negative LC-USF... More

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., which had fallen into such disrepair that it was slated for demoltion before a citizens' effort saved it

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylv...

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

Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

Restoration work on the Willard Hotel in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

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The decrepit Willard Hotel, once the "Hotel of Presidents," gets a grand makeover. Washington, D.C.

The decrepit Willard Hotel, once the "Hotel of Presidents," gets a gra...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Female shopper comes out of Chanel perfume store that was located next to the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C, during the 1980s

Female shopper comes out of Chanel perfume store that was located next...

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The historic Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

The historic Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

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Restoration of Peacock Alley hallway in the historic Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., during the 1980s

Restoration of Peacock Alley hallway in the historic Willard Hotel in ...

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

John Barianos talks with a craftsman at the historic Willard Hotel during the 1980s restoration, Washington, D.C.

John Barianos talks with a craftsman at the historic Willard Hotel dur...

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

[Willard Hotel - dining room] - Victorian era public domain image

[Willard Hotel - dining room] - Victorian era public domain image

Written on photograph: The New Willard. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Willard Hotel, 1401-1409 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, Di...

Significance: The New Willard hotel was designed at the turn of this century by Henry J. Hardenbergh, one of the country's most need hotel architects. It replaced the earlier "Willard Hotel" which had been bui... More

The Napier Ball at Willard's Hotel, Washington City, on February 17, 1859 / E. Hooper, del.

The Napier Ball at Willard's Hotel, Washington City, on February 17, 1...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. III, no. 114 (1859 March 5), p. 152.

Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the President". 9 yr. old newsboy with no badge selling near Willard Hotel, Sunday P.M.,4/14/12. Been selling for several years. I found him selling after midnight April 17th and 18th. Quite a pugnacious little chap. He and his brother are said to have a large clientele among ambassadors and senators. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the Presiden...

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Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel IV

Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel IV

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

Willard Hotel, [Washington, D.C.]

Willard Hotel, [Washington, D.C.]

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Hats off! Attention men! The national straw hat wearer's association appears on the scene in Washington, D.C. The rules say: wear your straw hat when it is hot. Don't bother about the set dates. Remember, a straw hat on the head is cooler than a straw in the store." Here we have the national officers, reading left to right: Frank S. Hoght, first Vice President and Managing Director of the Willard Hotel; Edwin Callow, President and Leroy Goff, second Vice President. Kemper F. Cowing is National Secretary

Hats off! Attention men! The national straw hat wearer's association a...

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Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel III

Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel III

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Ready for international bicycle ride. Wash. D.C. Henry G. Slaughter of Washington, supported by those interested in publicizing the Inter- American highway, prepares to leave Washington for a trip which will carry him, if he is successful, down into the tropics through Central American to the Argentine. From the left: Charles M. Upham, Engineer and Director of the American Road Builders Ass'n., H.F. Summerville, Managing Director of the Willard Hotel, and Slaughter, 11/23/35

Ready for international bicycle ride. Wash. D.C. Henry G. Slaughter of...

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Little business man what now? Washington, D.C., March 4. President Roosevelt's recent Little Business Men's Conference will come in for a bit of good-natured jibing at the Women's National Press Club Annual Dinner and Stunt Party at the Willard Hotel, Saturday, March 5. The ladies of the Administration, headed by Mrs. Roosevelt, will be honored guests at the party. Mrs. Fletcher Howarth will impersonate Secretary Roper and the Little Business Men in the skit "nice work if you can get it" to be staged at the affair, 3/4/38 Note: this photograph is for release to morning papers of Sunday, March 6, 1938

Little business man what now? Washington, D.C., March 4. President Roo...

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Two doormen stand guard outside the historic Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C., soon after restoration in 1980

Two doormen stand guard outside the historic Willard Hotel, Washington...

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

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., which had fallen into such disrepair that it was slated for demoltion before a citizens' effort saved it

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylv...

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

[Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., which had fallen into such disrepair that it was slated for demoltion before a citizens' effort saved it]

[Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsyl...

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

Restoration expert John Barianos works on an architectural detail from the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C., during it's 1980s rehabilitation

Restoration expert John Barianos works on an architectural detail from...

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U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a driving force behind the redevelopment of Pennsylvania Avenue, speaks at the 1988 reopening of the restored Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a driving force behind the redev...

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

Willard Hotel lobby during a wholesale renovation in the 1980s. Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel lobby during a wholesale renovation in the 1980s. Washin...

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

View of the Willard Hotel from Pershing Park's skating rink, Washington, D.C.

View of the Willard Hotel from Pershing Park's skating rink, Washingto...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Restoration work on the historic Willard Hotel in the 1980s, Washington, D.C.

Restoration work on the historic Willard Hotel in the 1980s, Washingto...

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

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., which had fallen into such disrepair that it was slated for demoltion before a citizens' effort saved it

Renovation of the Willard Hotel, the "Hotel of Presidents" on Pennsylv...

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

Panorama of construction during the restoration of the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Panorama of construction during the restoration of the Willard Hotel, ...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Grafton, West Virginia, which was an early B&O hub

Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More

Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Grafton, West Virginia, which was an early B&O hub

Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More

Willard Hotel "W" on the mosaic floor, Washington, D.C.

Willard Hotel "W" on the mosaic floor, Washington, D.C.

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

Frances Benjamin Johnston - [Willard Hotel - dining room]

Frances Benjamin Johnston - [Willard Hotel - dining room]

Written on photograph: The New Willard. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

The Willard Hotel dressed up for the inaugural of President George H.W. Bush on January 20, 1989

The Willard Hotel dressed up for the inaugural of President George H.W...

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

M.B. Brady and Frank Leslie's artists taking photographs and sketches of the Japanese presents, in the reception room of the Embassy at Willard's Hotel, Washington

M.B. Brady and Frank Leslie's artists taking photographs and sketches ...

Gift; Belle Willard Roosevelt and Elizabeth Willard Herbert; 1954 Oct. 29.

[Willard Hotel, view of the pub(?)]

[Willard Hotel, view of the pub(?)]

Photograph shows a booth, table and chairs, and in background a bar, bartender and waiter. Written on photograph: The New Willard. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

[The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - registration counter]

[The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - registration counter]

. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Geog.; Hotels; Interiors.

[Willard Hotel - lounge], Frances Benjamin Johnston collection

[Willard Hotel - lounge], Frances Benjamin Johnston collection

Written on photograph: The New Willard. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

Willard's Hotel, Washington, William Henry Jackson photograph

Willard's Hotel, Washington, William Henry Jackson photograph

"WHJ 253-02" on negative. Sign on awning: Pa. Ave. & 14th St. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014224. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Street scene in front of Willard Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.]

[Street scene in front of Willard Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washingt...

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

Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel II

Willard Hotel. Interior view of Willard Hotel II

Public domain photograph of hotel lobby, department store building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

At Jefferson Day dinner. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War during the Wilson administration and a Democratic presidential nominee this year, stops to chat with Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, (left) and Mrs. Hugh Wallace, wife of former American Ambassador to France, at the Democratic Jefferson Day Dinnerat the Willard Hotel in Washington. 4/13/32

At Jefferson Day dinner. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War during the ...

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

FIRST LADY OF LAND IS LUNCHEON GUEST OF JEWISH WOMEN IN WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, D.C. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT WAS THE GUEST OF HONOR TODAY AT LUNCHEON GIVEN BY THE WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF UNITED SYNOGOGUES HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL CONVENTION AT THE WILLARD HOTEL. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MRS. MORRIS GEWIRZ, CHAIRMAN OF THE LUNCHEON COMMITTEE; MRS. ROOSEVELT; AND MRS. SAMUEL SPIEGEL, NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF THE UNITED SYNOGOGUES

FIRST LADY OF LAND IS LUNCHEON GUEST OF JEWISH WOMEN IN WASHINGTON. WA...

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

Treasury secretary and father. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., with his father Henry Morgenthau, Sr., as they arrived at the Willard Hotel for the Gridiron dinner

Treasury secretary and father. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. Secretary of...

A black and white photo of two men in suits, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gen... More

The Crystal Room in the historic Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C., soon after the 1980s restoration

The Crystal Room in the historic Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C., soon...

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

Ice skating in Pershing Park in front of the Willard Hotel during restoration. Washington, D.C.

Ice skating in Pershing Park in front of the Willard Hotel during rest...

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

View of the Willard Hotel from Pershing Park's skating rink, Washington, D.C.

View of the Willard Hotel from Pershing Park's skating rink, Washingto...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken during the 1980s. Title, date, subject... More

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