Snapshots of the Past

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1,132 historic pictures in the Washington DC collection, in 2 sections, part of Cities. 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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Washington, D.C.: North side of G St. & 6th St. looking east(?)Washington, D.C.: North side of G St. & 6th St. looking east(?) ([between ca. 1900 an)[Interior of Parker Mann house, Washington, D.C. - room filled with paintings][Interior of Parker Mann house, Washington, D.C. - room filled with paintings] ([between ca. 1890 an)Ruins of St. Dominic's Church [Washington, D.C.], partially destroyed by fire, March 12, 1885Ruins of St. Dominic's Church [Washington, D.C.], partially destroyed by fire, March 12, 1 (c1885.)[Washington, D.C. public schools - museum field trip - viewing exhibit case of George Washingtoniana][Washington, D.C. public schools - museum field trip - viewing exhibit case of George Wash ([1899?])Band, Gonzaga College High School, Washington, D.C., 1900Band, Gonzaga College High School, Washington, D.C., 1900 (c1900.)People's Drug Store No. 1, 7th and Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C.People's Drug Store No. 1, 7th and Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C. ([1922?])Animal parade in Washington, D.C., May 13, 1921Animal parade in Washington, D.C., May 13, 1921 (1921 May 13.)Edgewood [railroad] Station, one square from West Chevy Chase Heights [near Washington, D.C.]Edgewood [railroad] Station, one square from West Chevy Chase Heights [near Washington, D. ([no date recorded on)Negro churches - Baptist Churches, Washington, D.C. - R. St. Baptist ChurchNegro churches - Baptist Churches, Washington, D.C. - R. St. Baptist Church ([1899?])Negro churches - Baptist Churches, Washington, D.C. - Vermont Ave. Baptist ChurchNegro churches - Baptist Churches, Washington, D.C. - Vermont Ave. Baptist Church ([1899?])[Huge flag being carried by a large group of men in a G.A.R. parade in Washington, D.C.][Huge flag being carried by a large group of men in a G.A.R. parade in Washington, D.C.] (1915)7th and I streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.7th and I streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. ([between 1900 and 19)6th and H streets, N.W., looking N.E., Washington, D.C.6th and H streets, N.W., looking N.E., Washington, D.C. ([between 1900 and 19)[Business establishments in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.][Business establishments in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([1918?])Charles Kaufman & Sons, a clothing store at 431-33 Seventh St., N.W., Washington, D.C.Charles Kaufman & Sons, a clothing store at 431-33 Seventh St., N.W., Washington, D.C. (1920?)Grace Dodge Hotel [lobby], Washington, D.C.Grace Dodge Hotel [lobby], Washington, D.C. ([no date recorded on)The Refectory of the Senate, Washington, D.C. - Senators and their friends at luncheonThe Refectory of the Senate, Washington, D.C. - Senators and their friends at luncheon (1868)S.W. corner of 21st and G Sts., N.W. [Washington, D.C]S.W. corner of 21st and G Sts., N.W. [Washington, D.C] ([no date recorded on)[The Bachelor" N.W. Washington D.C.]"[The Bachelor" N.W. Washington D.C.]" ([ca. 1920])N.W. corner of 25th and E Sts., N.W., Washington, D.C.N.W. corner of 25th and E Sts., N.W., Washington, D.C. (1913 Jan.)Peerless automobile, probably in Washington, D.C.Peerless automobile, probably in Washington, D.C. ([ca. 1921])Reid Ice Cream Co. truck, probably in Washington, D.C.Reid Ice Cream Co. truck, probably in Washington, D.C. ([1918?])[New Buick in front of showcase of Emerson and Orme, Washington, D.C.][New Buick in front of showcase of Emerson and Orme, Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1920])[Members of World Disarmament Conference, Washington, D.C.][Members of World Disarmament Conference, Washington, D.C.] (1921)[Members of World Disarmament Conference, Washington, D.C. 1921][Members of World Disarmament Conference, Washington, D.C. 1921] (1921)Washington, D.C. - Martha Washington SeminaryWashington, D.C. - Martha Washington Seminary ([no date recorded on)[Mrs. Frances F. Cleveland and wives of members of Cleveland Cabinet posed in Frances B. Johnston's studio, 1332 V. St., N.W., Washington, D.C.][Mrs. Frances F. Cleveland and wives of members of Cleveland Cabinet posed in Frances B. J (c1897 January 4.)[Children in a classroom blowing pinwheels in a Washington, D.C., grade school][Children in a classroom blowing pinwheels in a Washington, D.C., grade school] ([1899?])[Washington, D.C., grade school children on tour in the U.S. Capitol][Washington, D.C., grade school children on tour in the U.S. Capitol] ([1899?])Device manufactured by the National Ouija Board Co., Washington, D.C.Device manufactured by the National Ouija Board Co., Washington, D.C. (ca. 1920.)High School Cadet Corps, 1895 - M Street High School [Washington, D.C.]High School Cadet Corps, 1895 - M Street High School [Washington, D.C.] (1895)Walt Whitman & his rebel soldier friend Pete Doyle, Washington, D.C., 1865Walt Whitman & his rebel soldier friend Pete Doyle, Washington, D.C., 1865 (1865)[Women switchboard operators working in telephone company, Washington, D.C.][Women switchboard operators working in telephone company, Washington, D.C.] ([no date recorded on)Larz Anderson house, Washington, D.C. - dining roomLarz Anderson house, Washington, D.C. - dining room ([between 1890 and 19)Corcoran Building, 15th & F St., Washington, D.C.Corcoran Building, 15th & F St., Washington, D.C. ([1919?])Gertrude McCurdy Hubbard, standing on the second-story porch at Twin Oaks" D.C. home of the Gardiner Greene Hubbard family"Gertrude McCurdy Hubbard, standing on the second-story porch at Twin Oaks" D.C. home of th ([ca. 1900])Gertrude McCurdy Hubbard, full length portrait standing in the yard at Twin Oaks" D.C. home of the Gardiner Greene Hubbard family"Gertrude McCurdy Hubbard, full length portrait standing in the yard at Twin Oaks" D.C. hom ([ca. 1905])The Red Room, White House, Washington, D.C.The Red Room, White House, Washington, D.C. (c1906.)[Aerial] view of Capitol and Mall, Washington, D.C.[Aerial] view of Capitol and Mall, Washington, D.C. ([193-?])Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. ([no date recorded on)[The New Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - lobby][The New Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - lobby] ([between 1890 and 19)[Classroom with students and teacher, Washington, D.C.][Classroom with students and teacher, Washington, D.C.] ([1899?])[Small children studying geometry in a classroom in Washington, D.C.][Small children studying geometry in a classroom in Washington, D.C.] ([1899?])The Sherman, an apartment house at 1101 15th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.The Sherman, an apartment house at 1101 15th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. ([1920?])[The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - registration counter][The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - registration counter] ([between 1890 and 19)[The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - view from balcony][The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - view from balcony] ([between 1890 and 19)[Railway tunnel construction in Washington, D.C., near Union Station: 7 members of construction crew at bottom of drifts][Railway tunnel construction in Washington, D.C., near Union Station: 7 members of constru ([between 1904 and 19)[Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.: exterior][Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.: exterior] ([1930s])[Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.: dining room][Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.: dining room] ([1930s])[Washington, D.C.][Washington, D.C.]Seven Buildings, Pa. Ave. and 19th St., N.W., N.W. corner [Washington D.C.]Seven Buildings, Pa. Ave. and 19th St., N.W., N.W. corner [Washington D.C.] ([ca. 1880])[C&O Canal from Wisconsin Avenue Bridge, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.][C&O Canal from Wisconsin Avenue Bridge, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1890 and 19)[Children in school in Washington, D.C. - studying geometry][Children in school in Washington, D.C. - studying geometry] ([1899?])[Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made][Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made] ([1899?])[Men's waiting room with tobacco shop, Union Station, Washington, D.C.][Men's waiting room with tobacco shop, Union Station, Washington, D.C.] ([no date recorded on)[Union Station, Washington, D.C.: Dining room][Union Station, Washington, D.C.: Dining room] ([no date recorded on)[Five girls lying on mat in gymnasium in front of basketball scoreboard, Western High School, Washington, D.C.][Five girls lying on mat in gymnasium in front of basketball scoreboard, Western High Scho ([1899?])Anderson Cottage, U.S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C.Anderson Cottage, U.S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C. ([between 1880 and 19)Anderson Building, U.S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C.Anderson Building, U.S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C. (c1891.)[Old Post Office, Washington, D.C.--Two soldiers walking in foreground at the corner of 10th and D Streets, N.W.][Old Post Office, Washington, D.C.--Two soldiers walking in foreground at the corner of 10 ([ca. 1944(?)])Schoolroom - Washington, D.C.Schoolroom - Washington, D.C. (c1911.)Panoramic view of Washington, D.C.Panoramic view of Washington, D.C. (1879?)Washington, D.C.--President McKinley and Admiral Dewey at the Benediction" by Cardinal Gibbons"Washington, D.C.--President McKinley and Admiral Dewey at the Benediction" by Cardinal Gib (c1899.)[Elementary school children standing and watching teacher write at blackboard, Washington, D.C.][Elementary school children standing and watching teacher write at blackboard, Washington, ([1899?])[Bird's-eye view of Union Station, through window, Washington, D.C.][Bird's-eye view of Union Station, through window, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1910 and 19)Hallway through entrances to Union Station, [Washington, D.C.]Hallway through entrances to Union Station, [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1909 and 19)U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C. (c1904.)Co-operative Bookstore, Howard University, Washington, D.C., [interior]Co-operative Bookstore, Howard University, Washington, D.C., [interior] (1927)[U.S. Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.][U.S. Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1870 and 18)[Souvenir shop in Union Station, Washington, D.C.][Souvenir shop in Union Station, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1920 and 19)[Magazine stand in Union Station, Washington, D.C.][Magazine stand in Union Station, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1930 and 19)[Union Station, Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Information in northwest corner of main waiting room][Union Station, Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Information in northwest corner of main waitin ([between 1900 and 19)The National Tabernacle, Washington, D.C.The National Tabernacle, Washington, D.C. ([between ca. 1946 an)[Barge at C&O Canal near Cabin John Bridge, Washington, D.C.][Barge at C&O Canal near Cabin John Bridge, Washington, D.C.] (1917)Willards Hotel, Washington, D.C.Willards Hotel, Washington, D.C. (ca. 1850.)Suter's Tavern, K Street at 31st, Washington, D.C.Suter's Tavern, K Street at 31st, Washington, D.C. ([between 1900 and 19)Herbert E. French, proprietor of the National Photo Co., posed in his Washington, D.C. studioHerbert E. French, proprietor of the National Photo Co., posed in his Washington, D.C. stu ([between 1909 and 19)Side angle view of the Alexander Graham Bell home (from 1892-1922) at 1331 Connecticut Ave., N.W., (later 1355), Washington, D.C.Side angle view of the Alexander Graham Bell home (from 1892-1922) at 1331 Connecticut Ave ([between 1890 and 19)Staircase of the Alexander Graham Bell home at 1331 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., as it was when Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Bell diedStaircase of the Alexander Graham Bell home at 1331 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. (1923 Jan.)Carnegie Institution--D.C. Public Library, Mass. & N.Y. Aves., N.W., Washington, D.C.Carnegie Institution--D.C. Public Library, Mass. & N.Y. Aves., N.W., Washington, D.C. ([c1910])[Clerical training class, National Training School for Women and Girls, Washington, D.C.][Clerical training class, National Training School for Women and Girls, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1910 and 19)The courthouse, Washington, D.C., George Hadfield, architect, 1820 / drawn by H.F. Cunningham.The courthouse, Washington, D.C., George Hadfield, architect, 1820 / drawn by H.F. Cunning (New York : Architect)Salmon P. Chase House, 6th & E St., NW, Washington, D.C.Salmon P. Chase House, 6th & E St., NW, Washington, D.C. ([between 1900 and 19)[Facade of William H. Taft house, 5 Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.][Facade of William H. Taft house, 5 Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.] (1913)Salmon P. Chase House, Edgewood, Washington, D.C.Salmon P. Chase House, Edgewood, Washington, D.C. ([between 1900 and 19)[Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.][Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.] (c1944 May 10.)Just men, but mighty important ones! The Big Nine" at the World Disarmament Conference D.C. 1921"Just men, but mighty important ones! The Big Nine" at the World Disarmament Conference D.C (c1921.)Security Storage warehouse, 1140 15th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.Security Storage warehouse, 1140 15th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. ([between 1920 and 19)[Union soldiers parading on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.][Union soldiers parading on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.] ([Drawn 1881 July 1, )Bladensburg Road and Mt. Olivet Cemetery at right, Washington, D.C.Bladensburg Road and Mt. Olivet Cemetery at right, Washington, D.C. ([between 1900 and 19)C. & P. Telephone Co. Exchange, Washington, D.C.C. & P. Telephone Co. Exchange, Washington, D.C. ([ca. 1920])The Trial of the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles for the murder of P. Barton Key, Esq., at Washington, D.C.The Trial of the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles for the murder of P. Barton Key, Esq., at Washingt ([published 1859 Apri)[Agnes Meyer's home, 1624 Crescent Pl., Washington, D.C., looking toward house from tennis courts][Agnes Meyer's home, 1624 Crescent Pl., Washington, D.C., looking toward house from tennis ([between 1934 and 19)[United States Capitol (Federal Capitol") D.C. Front elevation rendering]"[United States Capitol (Federal Capitol") D.C. Front elevation rendering]" (1 drawing : ink, was)[Stairway and lobby in the Capitol Theatre, 1405 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Stairway and lobby in the Capitol Theatre, 1405 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Ebbitt House, 14 & F streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Ebbitt House, 14 & F streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)Living room of house at 2153 Florida Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.Living room of house at 2153 Florida Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. ([192-?])Washington, D.C. houses. McLean Estate, called Friendship". Exterior showing gardens"Washington, D.C. houses. McLean Estate, called Friendship". Exterior showing gardens" ([192-?])Easter Monday at National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C.Easter Monday at National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. (ca. 1905.)[Harvey Washington Wiley, in his first car, a steam car, third one in Washington, D.C.][Harvey Washington Wiley, in his first car, a steam car, third one in Washington, D.C.] ([189-?])[William Tindall residence, Columbia Road and Connecticut Ave., Washington, D.C., with man entering front door][William Tindall residence, Columbia Road and Connecticut Ave., Washington, D.C., with man (Washington)[Firemen on two fire engines in front of Engine Co. #1, 1643 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Firemen on two fire engines in front of Engine Co. #1, 1643 K Street, N.W., Washington, D (Washington)[Two herdic cabs and soldiers on horseback in front of the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.][Two herdic cabs and soldiers on horseback in front of the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. (Washington)[Aerial view of Washington, D.C., downtown area][Aerial view of Washington, D.C., downtown area] ([192-?])[Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania Avenue, high view of the avenue looking east][Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania Avenue, high view of the avenue looking east] ([1920?])[Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Scott Circle, Washington, D.C.][Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Scott Circle, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1920 and 19)[Exterior of Executive Office, White House, Washington, D.C.][Exterior of Executive Office, White House, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1910 and 19)[Potomac River in foreground and dome of the U.S. Capitol in background, Washington, D.C.][Potomac River in foreground and dome of the U.S. Capitol in background, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Woman getting into back seat of car as chauffeur holds door, Washington, D.C., area][Woman getting into back seat of car as chauffeur holds door, Washington, D.C., area] ([1919])[Woman marching with peace sign and U.S. flag, disarmament conference, Washington, D.C.][Woman marching with peace sign and U.S. flag, disarmament conference, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1914 and 19)[Columbus Fountain, Washington, D.C.][Columbus Fountain, Washington, D.C.] ([1942])[Woman putting flask in her Russian boot, Washington, D.C.][Woman putting flask in her Russian boot, Washington, D.C.] (1922 Jan. 21.)[Miss Vivian Marinelli giving lesson in dancing the Charleston to basketball players of Washington, D.C.'s Palace Club: Jones, Conway, Grody, Saunders, Kearns, Glascoe, and Manager Kennedy][Miss Vivian Marinelli giving lesson in dancing the Charleston to basketball players of Wa (1926 Feb. 15.)Holy Name office group, Washington, D.C. / Nat'l. Photo., Wash., D.C.Holy Name office group, Washington, D.C. / Nat'l. Photo., Wash., D.C. ([ca. 1925])[Man standing with Cadillac near the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.][Man standing with Cadillac near the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.] (1931)[United States Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. Site plan and elevation][United States Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. Site plan and elevation] (and Engineering (ADE)Charles J. Brand, Chief of the Office of Markets, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.Charles J. Brand, Chief of the Office of Markets, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D (1913)Navy Yard [Washington, D.C.]Navy Yard [Washington, D.C.][Washington, D.C. building exterior - Hay-Adams House, Lafayette Square][Washington, D.C. building exterior - Hay-Adams House, Lafayette Square] ([190-?])[Barber house, Washington, D.C. - bedroom][Barber house, Washington, D.C. - bedroom] ([between 1890 and 19)

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