Coffee Set in Herbert Hoover national historic site
Coffee Set Public domain reproduction of a teapot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Nightstand - public domain image
Nightstand Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
West Branch Train Depot, 1870s - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
West Branch Train Depot, 1870s Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Blacksmith Shop - National Parks Gallery
The Blacksmith Shop at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site resembles the shop that Jesse Hoover owned in the 1870s.
West Branch Map & Business Directory, 1872
Map and business directory of West Branch, 1872
Downey Street, circa 1874 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Artist's interpretation of Downey Street, circa 1874
Herbert Hoover's birthday celebration, Herbert Hoover National Histori...
President Hoover celebrating his 80th birthday inside the same two-room cottage where he was born in West Branch. This party took place at the boy scout picnic shelter.
Herbert Hoover, 1875 - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover, 1875 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
West Branch Business Directory, 1877
West Branch Business Directory features an advertisement for Jesse Hoover's blacksmith shop, 1877
Hoover family picnic, 1878 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Extended Hoover family (young Herbert is in the back, in his father's arms left of the boy in the tree), 1878
Herbert Hoover, 1877 - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover, 1877 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Newspaper Advertisement, 1877 - National Parks Gallery
An 1877 newspaper advertisement for J.C. Hoover's blacksmith shop Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert & Theodore Hoover, circa 1879
Herbert & Theodore Hoover, circa 1879 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Schoolhouse - public domain image
West Branch used the one-room schoolhouse for the early primary grades when Herbert Hoover entered school in 1879.
Jesse & Hulda Hoover, 1879 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Jesse & Hulda Hoover, 1879 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jesse Hoover, 1879 - National Parks Gallery
Jesse Hoover, 1879 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hulda Hoover, 1879 - National Parks Gallery
Hulda Hoover, 1879 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Isaac Miles Farm, circa 1880 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Artist's interpretation of the Isaac Miles Farm, circa 1880
Friends Meetinghouse, circa 1880
Artist's illustration of the Friends Meetinghouse, circa 1880
West Branch School, c. 1880 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
West Branch's schoolchildren pose in front of their school in 1880
Newspaper Advertisement, 1880 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
1880 newspaper advertisement for Jesse Hoover's business
Hulda Hoover at House of the Maples, 1882
Hulda Hoover at the Hoover's second house, c. 1882
Dr. Henry John Minthorn, 1883 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Dr. Henry John Minthorn, 1883 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lawrie Tatum Ledger, 1884 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Ledger detailing expenses incurred by providing for young Herbert, 1884
Hulda Hoover (1848-1884), Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, 2015.
Photo date unknown. Hulda Hoover was a leader in the Quaker church. She traveled to speak at meetings in other towns. She also led youth prayer meetings and took an active role in prohibition campaigns.
Second Street Friends Meetinghouse, West Branch, Iowa, 1885
Second Street Friends Meetinghouse in West Branch, 1885
Herbert Hoover, 1888 - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover in Oregon, 1888 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoover Siblings, 1888 - National Parks Gallery
Theodore, Herbert, and Mary Hoover in Oregon, 1888
Millie & Allen Hoover, circa 1890
Millie & Allen Hoover, circa 1890 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover & Stanford Surveying Squad, 1893
Herbert Hoover (bottom left) with the Stanford University surveying squad, 1893
Mary Hoover - National Parks Gallery
Mary Hoover sat for this portrait photograph in 1896 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover, 1897 - National Parks Gallery
Mining engineer Herbert Hoover (left, on camel-back) in Western Australia, 1897
Theodore Hoover, 1904 - National Parks Gallery
Theodore Hoover, 1904 in Bodie California
Main Street, Circa 1908 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Main Street, looking east circa 1908
Lou Henry Hoover & Sons - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Lou Henry Hoover with sons Herbert, Jr. and Allan, 1908 Public domain photograph - female portrait, the 1900s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Embroidered Flour Sack - National Parks Gallery
An embroidered flour sack given to Herbert Hoover in gratitude for his humanitarian work during World War I
Relief Workers, 1915 - National Parks Gallery
World War I relief workers move sacks of donated flour from Kansas, 1915
Blacksmith Shop in Herbert Hoover national historic site
Hoover’s father, a blacksmith, earned a reputation as a fair and hard working shop owner.
Birthplace Cottage Drawing - National Parks Gallery
Black and white line drawing of Birthplace Cottage for coloring
Statue of Isis - National Parks Gallery
The people of Belgium presented “Isis, Goddess of Life” to Hoover as a gift of gratitude.
Visitor Center in Herbert Hoover national historic site
Start your visit with an introduction to Herbert Hoover and his hometown of West Branch.
W.H. Walker, Dentist - National Parks Gallery
West Branch dentist W.H. Walker Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gravesite of President and Mrs Hoover
The president’s gravesite overlooks his birthplace, a reminder of his simple beginnings.
National parks: Schoolhouse - public domain image
West Branch's largely Quaker population valued education as a way to make good, productive citizens.
Herbert Hoover and King Tut - Public domain portrait drawing
Line drawing for coloring based on historic image of Herbert Hoover posing with his dog King Tut
Friends Meetinghouse in Herbert Hoover national historic site
The Quakers of West Branch valued peace, simplicity, integrity, and service to others.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
Museum galleries tell of the triumphs and tragedies of Hoover’s long career in public service.
Ray Lyman Wilbur - National Parks Gallery
Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canning Season - National Parks Gallery
"Canning Season" by Clifford K. Berryman, 1917 Public domain scan of printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
European Relief - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover (right) poses in a publicity photo for postwar European relief in 1919
Herbert Hoover in Poland, 1919 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Herbert Hoover in Poland on ARA business, 1919 Public domain photograph of 1920s Poland, Second Polish Republic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover, Jr., 1921 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Herbert Hoover, Jr. in 1921 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lou Henry Hoover, 1925 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Lou Hoover as national president of the Girl Scouts, 1925 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover on Television, 1927
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover appearing on the first inter-city television broadcast, 1927
Horace Albright and Herbert Hoover at Yellowstone, 1927
Horace Albright and Herbert Hoover at Yellowstone, 1927 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover, 1928 - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover poses with his dog King Tut, 1928 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover in 1928 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoovers at the Birthplace Cottage, 1928
Herbert Hoover, Lou Henry Hoover, and their sons, Herbert Jr. and Allan, at the Birthplace Cottage, 1928
Dr. L.J. Leech - National Parks Gallery
Dr. L.J. Leech, circa 1928 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover's inauguration, 1929
Herbert Hoover delivering his inaugural address in Washington, D.C., 1929 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover, Jr., 1930 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Herbert Hoover, Jr., 1930 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
President Hoover Signing The London Naval Treaty, 1930
President Herbert Hoover (seated) signing the London Naval Treaty limiting weapons, armaments, and the sizes of navies, 1930
White House garden party for wounded veterans, Herbert Hoover National...
Photo date unknown. On July 21, 1930 President Herbert Hoover signed the bill that established the Department of Veterans Affairs. This picture was taken of President Herbert Hoover at a White House garden part... More
Hoovers at Camp Rapidan, 1930 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Hoovers at Camp Rapidan, 1930 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Hoovers at Camp Rapidan, 1930
The Hoovers at Camp Rapidan, 1930
Hoover at Yorktown Battlefield, 1931
Hoover at Yorktown Battlefield, 1931 Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoover at Camp Rapidan, 1932 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Hoover at Camp Rapidan, 1932 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoover fishing in 1933 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Hoover fishing in 1933 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoover at Lake Mead, 1933 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Hoover at Lake Mead, 1933 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herbert Hoover, 1933 - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover, 1933 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Birthplace Cottage Restoration, 1938
Workers demolishing the east wing of Jennie Scellars’ house during the restoration of the birthplace cottage, 1938.
Allan Henry Hoover - National Parks Gallery
Allan Hoover posed for this photograph in 1941
Herbert Hoover in Poland, 1946 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Herbert Hoover surrounded by admiring children in war-torn Poland, 1946
Herbert Hoover - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover receives a horseshoe found at the site of his father's blacksmith shop, 1948
Hoover Arrives, 1954 - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover arrives in West Branch for his 80th birthday, 1954
Herbert Hoover, 1954 - National Parks Gallery
Herbert Hoover in West Branch, 1954 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoovers at the birthplace, 1954
An elderly President Hoover poses with his extended family of children and grandchildren in front of his white birthplace cottage.
Hoover's 80th Birthday - National Parks Gallery
People in West Branch feted President Hoover (seated, second from left) for his 80th birthday in 1954.
Hoover's 80th Birthday - National Parks Gallery
Hoover cuts the cake at his 80th birthday celebration in West Branch, 1954
Herbert Hoover and family at his birthplace, 1954
Herbert Hoover (center) and family at his birthplace, 1954 Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Blacksmith Shop Dedication - National Parks Gallery
Admiral Strauss speaks at the dedication of the rebuilt blacksmith shop in 1957
Planning President Hoover's Gravesite, 1964
Park developers Floyd Fawcett and William Wagner discuss Herbert Hoover's future gravesite, 1964
Herbert Hoover's burial, 1964 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Burial of Herbert Hoover in West Branch, 1964
Archaeological Study Of Blacksmith Shop Site
The NPS studied the archaeology of the site of Jesse Hoover's blacksmith shop in 1970.
Prescribed Fire - National Parks Gallery
A firefighter ignites the dry grasses as part of a prescribed fire in the spring of 2011
Prairie Walk With A Park Ranger
Prairie Walk With A Park Ranger Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boy Scout Picnic Shelter - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
West (Boy Scout) Picnic Shelter Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Views of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site buildings and grounds are preserved by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of the 31st President of the United States. Visit the small cottage where Hoove... More
Visitor Center - National Parks Gallery
Visitor Center Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Views of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site buildings and grounds are preserved by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of the 31st President of the United States. Visit the small cottage where Hoove... More
Views of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site buildings and grounds are preserved by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of the 31st President of the United States. Visit the small cottage where Hoove... More
National Public Lands Day at Herbert Hoover NHS, 2015
Collecting seeds on National Public Lands Day, 2015
East Picnic Shelter - National Parks Gallery
East Picnic Shelter, 2013 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Views of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site buildings and grounds are preserved by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of the 31st President of the United States. Visit the small cottage where Hoove... More
Views of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site buildings and grounds are preserved by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of the 31st President of the United States. Visit the small cottage where Hoove... More
Aquatic invertebrate monitoring - National Parks Gallery
NPS biologist Hope Dodd collects samples of aquatic life in Hoover Creek
Birthplace Cottage Back Yard - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Birthplace Cottage Back Yard Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Aquatic Invertebrate Monitoring - National Parks Gallery
Aquatic invertebrate monitoring in Hoover Creek
Gravesite Of President & Mrs. Hoover
Gravesite Of President & Mrs. Hoover Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Red Barn - National Parks Gallery
Barn at the Isaac Miles Farmstead next to the tallgrass prairie