Snapshots of the Past

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291 historic pictures in the Library of Congress collection, part of Landmarks. Each one can be ordered as a print or licensed, and the collection is a starting point for telling stories about the past.

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[Library of Congress (Congressional Library Building") D.C. Section]"[Library of Congress (Congressional Library Building") D.C. Section]" ([between 1873 and 18)[Library of Congress (Congressional Library Building") D.C. Interior marble arches and columns]"[Library of Congress (Congressional Library Building") D.C. Interior marble arches and col (ADE - UNIT 2446, no.)[Library of Congress (Congressional Library") D.C. Perspective rendering]"[Library of Congress (Congressional Library") D.C. Perspective rendering]" ([1873])Library of Congress / Emily Burling Waite, fecit.Library of Congress / Emily Burling Waite, fecit. ([ca. 1930])Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. / Frank V. Chaka.Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. / Frank V. Chaka. ([between 1920 and 19)[Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, bookstacks area][Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, bookstacks area] ([between 1920 and 19)Library of Congress, front elevationLibrary of Congress, front elevation ([between 1896 and 19)[Seal of the Library of Congress, 1800][Seal of the Library of Congress, 1800] ([between 1850 and 19)Bookstack. Library of CongressBookstack. Library of Congress ([printed probably be)[The Library of Congress. Division of Hispanic Literature][The Library of Congress. Division of Hispanic Literature] ([ca. 1940])Sub-Basement Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressSub-Basement Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressBasement Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressBasement Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressSecond Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressSecond Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressThird Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressThird Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressReading Room (Fifth) Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressReading Room (Fifth) Floor Plan, Annex Building, Library of CongressSea Nymphs, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.Sea Nymphs, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (North Bennington, Vt)Ink drawing of a Gothic Revival building with clock towerInk drawing of a Gothic Revival building with clock tower[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective rendering][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective rendering] (and Engineering (ADE)[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective rendering][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective rendering] (and Engineering (ADE)Libraryof Congress Annex BuildingLibraryof Congress Annex Building[Photographic prints of maquettes for various schemes for a pediment (Pediment for the House wing of the Capitol") U.S. Capitol[Photographic prints of maquettes for various schemes for a pediment (Pediment for the Hou (ADE - UNIT 2445, no.)[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Exterior perspective rendering, D series][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Exterior perspective rendering, D series] ([between 1886 and 18)[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective] (and Engineering (ADE)[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plan of first story, site plan][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plan of first story, site plan] (and Engineering (ADE)[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 813 -- K-lamps and posts for approaches][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 813 -- K-lamps and posts for approaches] (and Engineering (ADE)[Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Second story showing third tier of alcoves][Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Second story showing third tier of alcove (and Engineering (ADE)Members of the Library of Congress mission to Germany -- Manuel Sanchez, Joseph Groesbeck, Peiss, Clapp, Emerson, [two unidentified persons], Toth, Mrs. BingMembers of the Library of Congress mission to Germany -- Manuel Sanchez, Joseph Groesbeck, ([1946])[View of the Library of Congress] / Jules Guérin.[View of the Library of Congress] / Jules Guérin.[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Leaded glass work. Skylights and octagon windows. Elevation and reflected ceiling plans. Working drawing][Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Leaded glass work. Skylights and octagon windows. (and Engineering (ADE)Library of Congress, Music Division. Coolidge Auditorium plaque commemorating Elizabeth Sprague CoolidgeLibrary of Congress, Music Division. Coolidge Auditorium plaque commemorating Elizabeth Sp ([between 1925 and 19)[Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Roof details][Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Roof details] (and Engineering (ADE)[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Art gallery, interior perspective][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Art gallery, interior perspective] (and Engineering (ADE)Architectural cross-section drawing of a large building with arcadesArchitectural cross-section drawing of a large building with arcadesLibraryof Congress Annex BuildingLibraryof Congress Annex Building[Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Interior perspective view][Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Interior perspective view] (and Engineering (ADE)Architectural floor plan of an octagonal reading roomArchitectural floor plan of an octagonal reading room[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plan showing roadway and sidewalk widths][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plan showing roadway and sidewalk widths] (and Engineering (ADE)[View of the Library of Congress] / Jules Guérin.[View of the Library of Congress] / Jules Guérin.The Library of Congress, WashingtonThe Library of Congress, Washington (c1900.)Library of Congress, Wash., D.C.Library of Congress, Wash., D.C. (n/a)Library of Congress, Reading Room in RotundaLibrary of Congress, Reading Room in Rotunda (1901)Ceiling, Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C]Ceiling, Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C] ([between 1918 and 19)Gallery, Library [of Congress, Washington, D.C.]Gallery, Library [of Congress, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C.]Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Library of CongressLibrary of Congress ([1925])Library of Congress [...] deposits in basement to[...]Library of Congress [...] deposits in basement to[...] ([between 1909 and 19)Library [of Congress] from CapitolLibrary [of Congress] from Capitol ([1923])Reading room, Library of Congress, [Washington, D.C.]Reading room, Library of Congress, [Washington, D.C.] ([1919 or 1920])Carpenter shop, Library of Congress, [Washington, D.C.]Carpenter shop, Library of Congress, [Washington, D.C.] ([1919 or 1920])Laundry, Library of Congress, [Washington, D.C.]Laundry, Library of Congress, [Washington, D.C.] ([1919 or 1920])[Aerial view of Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.][Aerial view of Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1921 and 19)

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