Harvey W. Wiley conducting experiments
Harvey Washington Wiley (October 30, 1844, Kent, Indiana - June 30, 1930, Washington, D.C.) was a noted chemist involved with the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Wiley was offered the po... More
Harvey W. Wiley conducting experiments in his laboratory
1906..Dr. Harvey W. Wiley conducting experiments in his laboratory in the Department of Agriculture (two assistants unidentified)..Harvey Washington Wiley (October 30, 1844, Kent, Indiana - June 30, 1930, Washi... More
Taft Bridge, Washington DC
Taft Bridge, which spans Rock Creek Park, was opened in 1907 and at the time was the largest concrete bridge in the world
Masonic Temple, Washington DC
Masonic Temple, 1250 New York Avenue and H Street, NW, was designed by Waddy Wood and opened in 1908.
William Howard Taft's Inaugural Parade
March 4, 1909..Inaugural Parade of William Howard Taft, proceeding northwest on 15th at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue adjacent to the southwest corner of the Treasury Building
Taft Inauguration, Washington DC
President William Howard Taft and his wife Helen during inaugural parade, March 4, 1909. A snow storm forced the inauguration to take place inside the Capitol and it took 6,000 men half the night to cleared ove... More
Graves at Arlington National Cemetery
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View of the Washington Monument from Arlington House
View of the Washington Monument and the District of Columbia from Arlington House.
General Winfield Scott Hancock, Washington DC
Statue of General Winfield Scott Hancock located at Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street. The statue was sculpted by Henry Jackson Ellicott.
Confederate Monument in Alexandria, Virginia
Washington Street, Alexandria, Viriginia Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Potomac river Dickies Tavern, Washington DC
View of "Dickies" tavern in Great Falls
East Entrance of the White House
East entrance to the White House Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of Sherman Drive in Arlington National Cemetery
This is believed to be Sherman Drive because the Temple of Fame on the left side of the road.
Potomac river, Great Falls, Washington DC
View of Great Falls on the Potomac River during a low water period
Potomac river Canoe Race!, Washington DC
Canoe race on the Potomac River Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont in Dupont Circle
Statue of Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont in Dupont Circle. The Family had this statue moved to the family estate in Winterthur, Delaware and replaced it with the Henry Bacon and Daniel Chester French designed fountain.
View of the wreck of the Mary Washington
The boat was owned by the Upper Potomac Steamboat Company...Wrecked in the Potomac River.
The Corner of SE V @ MLK Ave., Washington DC
Public domain photograph of library building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Library of Congress, Washington DC
Interior view of the Library of Congress (Jefferson Building) Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Garfield Assassination Site, Washington DC
Marker on the wall inside Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Station honoring President James Garfield. The star on the floor marks the spot where he was assassinated by Charles Guiteau.
Pan American Union, Washington DC
Interior view of the Pan American Union (Organization of American States) building
Prospect Park in New York, Washington DC
This column, located in Prospect Park (Brooklyn, New York) commemorates the 400 Maryland soldiers who fought at Lookout Hill during the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. Designed by Stanford White, the ... More
General view of the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery
General view of the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery, tombstone surrounded by iron fence to the right of image. This marker could be the grave of George Washington Parke Custis.
Lafayette Park, Washington DC
A snow covered Lafayette Park. At the center is the Clark Mills statue of Andrew Jackson
Churchill Hotel on Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle
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Bridge Over Great Falls, Washington DC
A family crosses a wooden bridge near Great Falls on the Potomac River
View of a steamboat at Mount Vernon dock
Mount Vernon, Virginia, Potomac River Public domain photograph of a steamboat ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington Post, Washington DC
The Washington Post Building located at 1337 E Street Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of the Mall, Washington DC
View of the Mall area of the District of Columbia from the grounds of St. Elizabeths Hospital
Langley Flier floats in the Potomac following an un-succesful attempt ...
Langley Flier floats in the Potomac following an un-succesful attempt at first maned flight
E.D.E.N. House, Washington DC
E.D.E.N. Southworth house in Georgetown. Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth wrote more than 60 novels in the latter part of the 19th century and was one of the most widely read authors of that era
From Washington Monument, Washington DC
View of the Department of Agriculture, The Smithsonian Castle and the US Capitol taken from atop the Washington Monument
Eastern Market, Seventh and C Streets SE, ca. 1910
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View of gravesites near Arlington House
View of Civil War graves near Arlington House in Arlington National Cemetery. Joseph Wheeler's manument in forground...1910, June ..Arlington, Virginia
Washington Monument Under Construction
View of the Washington Monument (under construction) and the Department of Agriculture taken from atop the Smithsonian Castle
West from Capitol Hill, Washington DC
view looking west from Capitol Hill toward the Potomac River. Buildings include the Library of Congress, US Capitol and the House of Repersenatives, Cannon Office Building
Graves of and Monument to Spanish American War nurses
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Taft Bridge, Washington DC
Looking down Connecticut Avenue over the Taft Bridge. The lions were designed by Roland Perry
White House Shovelers, Washington DC
White House staff seen removing the snow from the front driveway
View of graves in the Civil War section of Arlington National Cemetery
Unknown soldiers are marked with small cube shaped markers, while known soldiers have standard sized markers. All soldiers in the Civil War section fought for the North.
Cherry Blossoms, Washington DC
An artist seen painting the Cherry Blossoms along the Tidal Basin
Typical DC Row Houses, Washington DC
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Old Center Market, Washington DC
Old Center Market, south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, between 7th and 9th streets, NW. ca. 1910. ..Current site of the National Archives building.
Cherry Blossoms, Washington DC
View of the Cherry Blossoms along the Tidal Basin with the Washington Monument in the background
View of grave stones at Arlington National Cemetery
Baird momument in right forground Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
East Entrance of White House, Washington DC
Fountain outside the East entrance to the White House
South Lawn of White House, Washington DC
view of the White House and the South Lawn Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of graves at Arlington National Cemetery
Unknown section of the cemetery...Arlington, Virginia Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Portrait of John Alexander Joyce
John Alexander Joyce (1842-1915) Born in Ireland and was educated in Kentucky and became a lawyer. Enlisted in the Union army at the start of the Civil War and eventually was promoted to the rank of Colonel. Af... More
In the White House, Washington DC
Interior view of the greenhouse at the White House
View of graves at Arlington National Cemetery
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Image of the gravesites of Union soldiers in Arlington National Cemete...
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Georgetown, Washington DC
View of Georgetown University and the boathouse taken from the Aqueduct Bridge
C&O Canal, Washington DC
Canal boat being towed along the C& O Canal Public domain photograph of a canal, water landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of World War I graves at Arlington National Cemetery
View of World War I graves at Arlington National Cemetery, radio towers in the .background...Arlington, Virginia
Minerva of Peace, Washington DC
"Minerva of Peace" by Elihu Vedder inside the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress
Cannon, Washington DC - A cannon sitting on top of a stone block
One of the canons outside Healy Hall on the campus of Georgetown University
View of Sheridan Gate, Washington DC
Other images of Sheridan gate are different then this one. unable to determine if this is a re-designed gate or a totally different structure...Arlington, Virginia
Portrait of May Palmer Depew, Washington DC
Portrait of May Palmer Depew seated at a desk, wife of US Senator Chauncey Depew...Ca. 1900..Chauncey Depew (April 23, 1834- April 5, 1928) was a United States Senator from New York serving between 1899 and 1911.
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington DC
View of the Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain designed be Daniel Chester French in 1913. Archibald Wallingham Butt and Francis Davis Millet both lost their lives on the RMS Titanic (1912).
1913 Suffrage Parade, Washington DC
view of Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1913 Suffrage Parade Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Preparedness Parade, Washington DC
View of the Preparedness Parade along Pennsylvania Avenue (ca 1915) Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Temple of Fame, Washington DC
The Temple of Fame located in Arlington National Cemetery (ca 1915)
Woodlawn Manor Interior (Sitting Room/Workroom)
George Washington gave the Woodlawn site to his nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Lewis’ new bride, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis, Martha’s granddaughter, in hopes of keeping Nelly close to Mount Vernon.
Fort Circle Defenses of Washington
On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications.
Walking along Route 235 and Richmond Highway
Woodlawn Manor, Pope-Leighey House, and the Gristmill and Distillery are only a few miles from Mount Vernon. You can buy tickets at George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Distillery and Gristmill for admittan... More
Woodlawn LS Front Entrance - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Woodlawn Manor and the Pope-Leighey House both rest along Route 1 a few miles from George Washington’s primary estate, Mount Vernon. Woodlawn was the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s first site. Washi... More
Woodlawn Manor Side Gate - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
George Washington gave the Woodlawn site to his nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Lewis’ new bride, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis, Martha’s granddaughter, in hopes of keeping Nelly close to Mount Vernon.
Woodlawn Manor - National parks scenic trails
George Washington gave the Woodlawn site to his nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Lewis’ new bride, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis, Martha’s granddaughter, in hopes of keeping Nelly close to Mount Vernon.
Peirce Mill, Washington DC
Peirce Mill, a water powered grist mill in Rock Creek Park, was built in the 1820's by Isaac Peirce. Today it is the last mill still standing in the District of Columbia
View of the Argonne Cross and World War I gravesites at Arlington Nati...
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American Red Cross Building, Washington DC
17th Street, NW (between D and E Street)..Exterior view of the American Red Cross building with flags (Red Cross, USA, Great Britian, France) fling on it...Ca. 1920
Southern Cornerstone, Washington DC
Beginning with the Southern corner a survey party, lead by Andrew Ellicott, placed stones one mile apart to mark the boundary of the District of Columbia. The Southern corner stone was erected with great ceremo... More
The Confederate Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia
Erected in 1889 by Confederate Veterans of the Civil War and designed by M. Gasper Buberl..Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia..View of a man looking at the Confederate Monument on Washington Street in Alex... More
Portrait of Marie Hengelmuller and daughter
Baron Ladislaus Hengelmuller de Hengervar (also Laszlo Hengelmuller von Hengervar), (1845-1917) was a longterm Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to the United States, stretching through multiple Presidential administ... More
Interior view of the American Red Cross building
View of the Assembly Room in the American Red Cross building. Person sitting in far corner...Designed by Trowbridge and Livingston and completed in 1917...17th Street, NW (between D and E Street)..Ca. 1920
Southern cornerstone at Jones Point, Virginia
Beginning with the Southern corner a survey party, lead by Andrew Ellicott, placed stones one mile apart to mark the boundary of the District of Columbia. The Southern corner stone was erected with great ceremo... More
Blaine House, Washington DC - Victorian era public domain image
Built in 1881 for Senator James Blaine, the house was one of the first mansions built around Dupont Circle and is only one of two still standing today. In 1901 it became the house of George Westinghouse and he ... More
Pennsylvania Avenue, Eastbound, Washington DC
Pennsylvania Avenue near 15th Street looking east towards the Capitol, the New Willard Hotel and the adjoining Occidental Restaurant on the north side with vintage cars parked along the lawn south of the Treasu... More
View of the Botanic Garden with US Capitol in background
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More
View of the old ampitheater near Arlington House in Arlington National...
Built in 1868 to host the annual Decoration (now Memorial) Day festivities at the cemetery. It was used until 1920 when the new amphitheater opened...Ca. 1920
View of the old ampitheater at Arlington National Cemetery
Build in 1868 to host the annual Decoration (now Memorial) Day festivities at the cemetery. It was used until 1920 when the new ampitheater opened.
Map of Arlington National Cemetery - Public domain map
These plans for approaches to the cemetery from Arlington Memorial Bridge were abandoned...National Commission of Fine Arts map of Arilington National Cemetery that shows proposed improvements to the grounds an... More
View of the Bartholdi fountain and the conservatory dome
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More
Design drawing for the new Department of Argiculture building
Agriculture building was completed without the dome and opened in 1930. Designed by Rankin and Kellogg..National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, SW..Ca.1925
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, Washington DC
View of the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (ca 1925) Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image -... More
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington DC
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, ca 1925. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
District National Bank, Washington DC
1406 G Street, NW..Ca. 1926 Public domain photograph of bank building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of shopping center, department store building,... More
Lindbergh and Coolidge, Washington DC
Charles Lindbergh receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from President Calvin Coolidge, June 11, 1927
Exterior view of the Department of Agriculture
National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, SW..Designed by Rankin and Kellogg..Ca. 1930
View of the Redwood Tree House, Washington DC
Built in 1893 - removed and stored 1930 - destroyed 1940..On the grounds of the Department of Agriculture ca. 1930...National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, SW
Exterior view of Federal American National Bank
Built in 1924 the bank was designed by Alfred C Bossom in association with Jules Henri de Sibour, Washington's leading Beaux-Arts architect...615-621 14th Street, NW..Ca. 1930
View of St. Pauls's Episcopal Cemetery
View of the "Female Strange's" Tomb at St. Paul's Episcopal Cemetery..Ca. 1930
Department of Agriculture ca. 1930
Designed by Rankin and Kellogg..National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, SW..Exterior view of the west side of the Department of Agriculture
Exterior of old Agriculture building
National Mall between 12th and 14th streets, SW..Ca. 1930 Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of the Clifton Terrace apartment building
13th and Clifton Street, NW..Ca. 1930 Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Harvey's Oyster House, Washington DC
Harvey's Oyster House, 11th and Pennsylvania Avenue, was established in 1858 and was one of Washington's most popular restaurants and moved into this building in 1866. Every President from Grant through FDR din... More
Bartholdi fountain and new conservatory
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More
View of Bartholdi Fountain and new conservatory building
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More