Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Huge Lego Spaceship in the Mall of America
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A lego spaceman hovers in the air above mall walkers. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.854° N 93.243° W) Status: Public domain. Photo... More
Visit of First Lady Michelle Obama to HUD headquarters
Photographer: Rick Vargas, David Valdez--HUD Photo Creation Date: 2/4/2009 Visit of First Lady Michelle Obama to HUD headquarters
Ashley River Road - A Living History Actor at Middleton Place
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An actor describes his woodworking trade to visitors of Middleton Place. Location: South Carolina (32.901° N 80.138° W) Status: Public... More
Cherokee Hills Byway - Traditional Cherokee Artist
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Jane Osti is one of the Native American artists in the Tahlequah, Oklahoma area. She is surrounded by several of her large pottery piece... More
Illinois River Road - Ancient Clay Pot
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This intricately designed clay pot is an artifact from the Dickenson Mounds Museum Collection. Location: Location: Illinois Status: Pu... More
Washington Heritage Trail - Stirring a Pot of Apple Butter at the Berk...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A little girl helps an older man stir the steaming contents of a basin of Apple Butter at the Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs.... More
Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway - Shell at Delaware Museum of Natural H...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two girls pose inside symmetrical shells. Location: Greenville, Delaware Status: Public domain. Photo by Delaware Museum of Natural Hi... More
Alabama's Coastal Connection - Boardwalk at Steadman's Landing
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A historic marker at the top of the boardwalk to the beach at Steadman's Landing, part of Baldwin County Parks System reads: Established... More
Trail of the Ancients - A Native American Pottery Artist at the Indian...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Indian Art Market, part of the annual Indian Arts and Western Culture Festival held in Mesa Verde Country, features 40 Native Americ... More
Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway - Mimbres Pottery Exhibit
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The extensive pottery collection in the Geronimo Springs Museum includes a large number of unique black-on-white Mimbres pieces. Locati... More
Millstone Valley Scenic Byway - Millstone Forge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A blacksmith stands beside an anvil and other tools of the trade at Millstone Forge, the longest operating blacksmith shop in America. ... More
Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Decoy Carving Demonstration
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Renowned decoy carver Roy Willis demonstrates his skill for elementary school students visiting the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heri... More
Ohio River Scenic Byway - Archaeological Dig at Old Fort Steuben
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An archaeological dig continues in the forefront of this view of the northwest corner of Old Fort Steuben. Location: Ohio Status: Publ... More
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway - Pictographs in Thompson Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Pictographs adorn the walls of Thompson Canyon Location: Thompson Canyon, Utah (39.019° N 109.709° W) Status: Public domain. Greg Gnes... More
Amish Country Byway - Lunch at Miller's Farm
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The "Authentic Experiences" workshop group from the 2005 National Scenic Byways Conference are ready to dig into their excellent homemad... More
Trail of the Ancients - Pottery at Edge of the Cedars State Park and M...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The painted pottery bowl, beakers, and cup featured here are typical of the pottery found at the Edge of the Cedars State Park and Museu... More
Great Lakes Seaway Trail - Jousting at the Sterling Renaissance Festiv...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two knights on armored chargers attempt to unseat one another in this jousting expostion at the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Location... More
Illinois River Road - Father Jacques Marquette
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Father Jacques Marquette talks to a native tribe next to the Mississippi River. Location: Location: Mississippi River, Illinois Status... More
Baltimore's Historic Charles Street - Lovely Lane United Methodist Mee...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A painting shows the original Lovely Lane Meeting House and depicts a very active city with people and horses in the streets and smoke r... More
Colonial Parkway - Colonial Williamsburg
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An 18th-century brick house with a tall white tower in the center of its roof stands amongst the bare branches of surrounding trees. Lo... More
Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway - Informative Sign on Old Talbott Tave...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The stone portion of the Talbott Tavern dates before 1790 -- probably built to serve as Salem Academy. The first owner of record, about ... More
Trail of the Ancients - Horseback Tour in Monument Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Horseback tours travel through Monument Valley to spots a vehicle cannot access. "The Mittens," a landmark along the trail, looms in the... More
Mohawk Towpath Byway - Historic Erie Canal Photo: Aqueduct over the Mo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo shows the early years of the Erie Canal as its stone aqueduct passes through Rexford. Location: Rexford, New York Status: P... More
Connecticut State Route 169 - Prudence Crandall School
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Prudence Crandall established a school in Brooklyn in 1832 to educate the daughters of town residents. Location: Connecticut Status: P... More
Historic National Road - Putnamville Methodist Church
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Putnamville Methodist Church, one of the oldest churches on the Road, was built in 1834. It is listed on the National Register of Hi... More
Ashley River Road - The Long White Bridge at Magnolia Plantation
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Long White Bridge at Magnolia Plantation was built around 1840, and leads visitors to more magnificent gardens. Location: South Car... More
Historic National Road - Ward House, West of Greenup
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An 1840s mansion peeks out from behind a large evergreen and other trees. Location: Location: West of Greenup, Illinois Status: Public... More
Florida Keys Scenic Highway - Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West, FL, is edged by turquoise blue waters, features the half-hexagon shaped, Civil War-era Fort ... More
Copper Country Trail - Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse was commissioned in 1851. Three museums on site include the Maritime Museum, Keweenaw Mining Museum, and Kew... More
Historic National Road - Eaglesfield
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Norm and Rosemary Hunt have maintained their home east of Brazil for many years. Eaglesfield (c. 1855) is on the Register of Historic Pl... More
Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Historic Register Plaque on St. ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This plaque on St. Thomas Church building informs us that the church was established in 1855 and built in 1870, and has been placed on t... More
Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - Crossing St. Johns on Fort Gates Fer...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers traverse the slow moving St Johns River on the historic Fort Gates Ferry. Travelers have been crossing the St Johns at this sp... More
Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Russell Creek View to Historic W...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Historic Windsor House, a white-columned plantation house built in 1858, looms over Russell Creek. Location: South Carolina (32.597... More
Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Mass Indian Hanging in Mankato, ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Drawn by W. H. Childs in 1862, this work illustrates the largest mass hanging in American history, when 36 Sioux Indians were executed, ... More
Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - The Siege of New Ulm, Minnesota
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The siege of New Ulm, Minn. is a painting by Henry August Schwabe. It depicts an attack on New Ulm on August 19, during the Dakota War o... More
Skyline Drive - Portrait of Belle Boyd
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Belle Boyd, a spy for the Confederates during the Civil War, poses for a portrait after the war. Status: Public domain. Photo provided ... More
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This 1873 portrait shows Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, premier American Poet and author of the famous epic poems "Evangeline" and "Hiawath... More
Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Slattum Cabin Through Trees
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Viewed through trees, the log cabin built by Theodore Slattum in 1879 stands to show the humble beginnings of this Norwegian immigrant w... More
Billy the Kid Trail - Casa de Patron
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Billy the Kid was remanded at Casa de Patron for several weeks in 1879. Location: New Mexico (33.491° N 105.384° W) Status: Public dom... More
Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway - The Pioneer Store Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built in 1880, the Pioneer Store is now a museum, welcoming visitors to Chloride. Location: Location: Chloride, New Mexico (33.338° N 1... More
Trail of the Ancients - Replica of Bluff Meeting House and Covered Wag...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo shows the replica of the original meeting house in Bluff, established in 1880, with a "prairie schooner" parked in the yard. ... More
Scenic Byway 12 - The Old Behunin Cabin in Capitol Reef National Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built in 1882, this one-room adobe structure housed a pioneer family of 10. Location: Utah (38.282° N 111.170° W) Status: Public domai... More
Patent drawing - for T. A. Edison's Incandescing Electric Lamp Public ...
Utility Patent Drawings Public domain photograph of a patent diagram drawings, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Blue Ridge Parkway - Mast General Store
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, NC, has welcomed customers since 1883. Location: (36.911° N 80.319° W) Status: Public... More
Ashley River Road - The Ruins of the Original Plantation Home
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original plantation home was burned by Union troops in 1865. The gutted walls were leveled completely by the Great Earthquake of 188... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - St. Cloud Hotel in Cañon Ci...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Located in Cañon City's National Historic District, the St. Cloud Hotel has stood at the corner of 7th and Main since 1888. The hotel is... More
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Cavalry Saddles and Uniforms of Histori...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Civil War-era uniforms are displayed inside the Guard House at historic Fort Klamath. One saddle is a Confederate McClellan saddle from ... More
Ohio & Erie Canalway - 1890 Arcade Building in Downtown Cleveland on t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This view captures the inside of the 1890 Arcade Building with skylights on the ceiling and an American flag hanging in the center. Loc... More
Ohio & Erie Canalway - 1890 Arcade Building in Downtown Cleveland
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An American flag hangs from the ceiling of the 1890 Arcade Building. Location: Cleveland, Ohio (41.500° N 81.690° W) Status: Public do... More
Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway - Henry Mayhew 1890 image
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historic black and white photo of Grand Marais, circa 1890 approx, shows Henry Mayhew and a dog. Four frame buildings appear in the... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - The Shelf
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This portion of the Shelf Road perched high above Fourmile Creek has changed little from when it was built in 1892. Location: Location:... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Location of Original Train ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original train station was located near this cistern. After the flood of 1895, it was moved to higher ground. Location: Location: C... More
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Trolley Before Baldwin Hotel Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Klamath Falls Trolley stops before the Baldwin Hotel Museum. Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon (42.220° N 121.788° W) Status: Public... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Lower Tunnel Today
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Phantom Canyon Road passes through this tunnel that was constructed in 1895 when a flood washed out the original railroad grade. Thi... More
Great Lakes Seaway Trail - Waldameer Park and WaterWorld
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The ferris wheel provides a hawk's eye view of the entire park. Established in 1896 as Hopkins Grove picnic area, Waldameer later became... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Cripple Creek District Muse...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From 1896 to 1949, this building served continuously as a railroad depot. In 1953, it was converted into a private, non-profit museum in... More
Millstone Valley Scenic Byway - Gathered at Rockingham State Historic ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Physically relocated three times since 1896, Rockingham Historic Site remains a popular spot as evidenced by the diverse group of people... More
Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway - Cripple Creek District M...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From 1896 to 1949, this building served continuously as a railroad depot. In 1953, it was converted into a private, non-profit museum in... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Florence and Cripple Creek ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In 1897, Steel Bridge was built to replace the original wooden trestle that was destroyed by fire. It is the only remaining bridge from ... More
International Selkirk Loop - The Majestic SS Moyie on the Kootenai Riv...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The majestic SS Moyie, seen here, was built in 1898 and served communities along the Kootenai River and Kootenay Lake for almost 60 year... More
Historic Route 66 - Miller Park Pavillion
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This grand historic pavilion, designed by noted architect George H. Miller, serves as the centerpiece for one of the most interesting pa... More
Talimena Scenic Drive - Beautiful Queen Wilhelmina Lodge in Its Heyday
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original Queen Wilhelmina Lodge stands beautifully in its heyday in 1898. Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Arkansas (34.685° ... More
Copper Country Trail - Calumet Theatre
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built in 1900, this historic opera house is open year-round and provides theater, music, opera, and dance. Location: Michigan Status: ... More
Tourist Attraction - Merritt Parkway - Yale University
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Church tower at Yale University illustrates the old style of the historic university. Location: Connecticut Status: Public domain. Pho... More
Western Heritage Historic Byway - Swan Falls Dam
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Swan Falls Dam was built in 1901 as the first hydroelectric dam on the Snake River. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Pl... More
Natchez Trace Parkway - Automobile Museum in Tupelo
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A family enjoys a visit to the automobile museum in Tupelo, Mississippi. Location: Tupelo, Mississippi (34.257° N 88.713° W) Status: P... More
Historic National Road - Antique Car at National Road/Zane Grey Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This green vintage car is part of the floor display at the National Road/Zane Grey Museum in Norwich. Location: Location: Norwich, Ohio... More
Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Waldheim Church
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This simple white wooden structure stands out on the Sheyenne River Valley. The Waldheim Church was completed in 1900 on land donated by... More
Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail - Old Steamer Racing Along Beachfront
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Old steam race cars used to race along the packed sands of the Ormond Beachfront. This old steamer chugging along the shore was particip... More
Merritt Parkway - Yale University
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Students walk the courtyard near an impressively arched building at Yale University. Location: Connecticut Status: Public domain. Phot... More
Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway - Paul Kroegel Became the Fi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Paul Kroegel with a pelican on Pelican Island, Florida. Location: Location: Florida (27.803° N 80.429° W) Status: Public domain. U.S. ... More
Las Vegas Strip - Monte Carlo on the Las Vegas Strip
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Twin palms frame the elegant entrance to the tall white Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (36.105° ... More
Las Vegas Strip - Desert National Wildlife Refuge Kiosk
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Desert National Wildlife Refuge Kiosk is framed by a clear Nevada sky. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (36.182° N 115.130° W) Status: ... More
Las Vegas Strip - Fremont Street Lightshow
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The ever-present neon lights are turned off momentarily for this light show at Freemont. Location: Nevada (36.171° N 115.145° W) Statu... More
Las Vegas Strip - Tropicana By Night
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: At night, the illuminated towers of the Tropicana Resort & Casino rise above the palm trees and pointed, lit roofs of the Tahitan huts t... More
Las Vegas Strip - Artist at Work
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An artist kneels to work on his piece while visitors to the Las Vegas Strip pass by. Location: Nevada (36.115° N 115.173° W) Status: P... More
Copper Country Trail - Victorian Hall
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Formally known as the Norman McDonald house (1906). Mr. McDonald was a drugest and large investor in the Calumet and Arizona Mining comp... More
Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - Route 122 - York Street Bridge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Constructed in 1906, the York Street bridge predates the Parkway and provides some of its most memorable views. This shot shows the floo... More
Coal Heritage Trail - Buildings of the Fayetteville Historic District
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Along an unpopulated street in Fayetteville stands many historic structures still in use today. The Fayette County National Bank was con... More
Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway - Men Fishing In 1908
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fishing enthusiasts have delighted in the lakes of the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway since 1908. Location: Location: Colorado (3... More
Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway - Gibraltar Mansion and Gardens on Rout...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This early 20th Century du Pont garden estate built in 1909 features landscaped gardens designed by Marian Cruger Coffin. Location: Wil... More
Coal Heritage Trail - Bank of Glen Jean
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Bank of Glen Jean, built by Thomas McKell in 1909, is constructed of random broken ashlar stone in a soft yellow color and emanates ... More
Edge of the Wilderness - Campers on the Edge of the Wilderness
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Campers relax at one of the many campsites located on the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway. Location: Minnesota (47.447° N 93.606° W... More
Jemez Mountain Trail - Campers at Battleship Rock
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Campers set up under green trees in the shadow of Battleship Rock. Location: Location: New Mexico (35.829° N 106.645° W) Status: Publi... More
Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway - Exoduster Children, Elsie and Lel...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Twins Elsie (1889-1981) and Lela (1889-1962) Scott, two of 17 children belonging to Stafford County Exodusters John and Julia Scott, pos... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Supreme Court Chamber
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Inside the U.S. capitol, this room served as the Supreme Court Chamber from 1810-1860. Location: Location: Washington, District of Colu... More
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Kenwood Water Tower
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Kenwood Water Tower is a historic site built in 1910 and still in use in Minneapolis today. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.960° ... More
Great Lakes Seaway Trail - Darwin Martin House
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historical black and white photograph shows the unrestrained architecture of the Darwin Martin House. Location: Location: New York... More
Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - Route 114 - Southwest Museum from Sycam...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Constructed in 1911, the Southwest Museum is the oldest museum in Los Angeles, and houses an internationally significant collection of N... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - The Historic Santa Fe Railr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Santa Fe Depot, built in 1913, has been beautifully restored by Cañon City in cooperation with the State Historical Fund of the Colo... More
Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Church and Steeple in Kathryn
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1914) raises a pretty white steeple to the sky in Kathryn. Location: Kathryn, North Dakota (46.667° N 97.93... More
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Lassen Peak from the Byway
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Lassen Peak is one of the largest plug dome volcanoes in the world. It is also considered to be one of the most probable areas for renew... More
Copper Country Trail - Quincy Mine Hoist and Shafthouse
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The hoist was built in 1918 and is the world's largest steam hoist. The site includes underground mine tours, tours of the grounds, disp... More
Illinois River Road - Voyageurs in Montreal Canoe
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This painting by Frances Anne Hopkins (1838-1919) shows a large Montreal Canoe full of Voyageurs shooting some whitewater rapids. Locat... More
Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway - Visitors to Soap Lake to 'Take the Wate...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In 1905 one of the most famous hotel-sanitariums in Soap Lake was built on a hill overlooking East Beach. It was nationally advertised a... More
North Shore Scenic Drive - Split Rock Lighthouse
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A state historic site, Split Rock Lighthouse has been restored to its 1920s appearance and can be toured. Location: Split Rock Lighthou... More
Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pisgah National Forest Entranc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historical image shows the entrance arch into Pisgah National Forest as it appeared from 1916 to 1936, until U.S. 276 was built. A ... More
Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway - Pahaska Tepee Trading Post
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The two-story, 1920s Pahaska Tepee Trading Post stands next to Buffalo Bill's Grave. The wooden trading post is built in the Craftsman's... More
Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway - Historic Old Growth Eastern White Pine
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A historic black and white photo shows white pine trees towering over the Gunflint Trail, as it appeared in the 1920s and 30s. The roadw... More
Colorado River Headwaters Byway - Antique Cars at the Grand Lake Lodge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors at the Grand Lake Lodge admire the showcase of antique cars. Location: Colorado (40.252° N 105.819° W) Status: Public domain.... More