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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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National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. - opening May 1968National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. - opening May (1968)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. North wing - vestibule with colonnade section][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. North wing - vestibule with colonnade section] ([between 1815 and 18)[U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. East elevation, low dome][U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. East elevation, low dome] (and Engineering (ADE)The assassination of President Lincoln: at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C., April 14th, 1865The assassination of President Lincoln: at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C., April 14th, 1 (New York : Currier &)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Wharf landing and crane][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Wharf landing and crane] (1817 May 3.)Architectural drawing for a fireproof repository for the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.Architectural drawing for a fireproof repository for the Treasury Department, Washington, (1805)[Asylum and hospital (Marine Asylum & Hospital") D.C. Elevations section[Asylum and hospital (Marine Asylum & Hospital") D.C. Elevations section (2001698959)[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Fly wheel, cam ring, fly wheel gudgeon][Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Fly wheel, cam ring, fly wheel gudge (1810 March 22.)Architectural drawings for the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor planArchitectural drawings for the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor plan (and Engineering (ADE)[U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. East elevation, low dome][U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. East elevation, low dome] (and Engineering (ADE)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. West elevation High Dome"]"[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. West elevation High Dome"]" (and Engineering (ADE)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor plan] (and Engineering (ADE)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section, North Wing looking north][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section, North Wing looking north] ([between 1815 and 18)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Senate Chamber Lobby, north wing, plan & section][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Senate Chamber Lobby, north wing, plan & section] (1807 August.)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Court room plan, elevation, section, details][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Court room plan, elevation, section, details] (1809 January 14.)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan & section of roof, north wing][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan & section of roof, north wing] ([between 1803 and 18)Architectural drawing for the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan and elevation sketchesArchitectural drawing for the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan and elevation s (and Engineering (ADE)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Wall covering design, Hall of Representatives][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Wall covering design, Hall of Representatives] (1808 February 18.)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor plan] (and Engineering (ADE)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section] (and Engineering (ADE)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Ground floor plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Ground floor plan] (and Engineering (ADE)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. First story plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. First story plan] (and Engineering (ADE)Vintage Building Photo - Washington DC - United States Capitol Federal (4)Vintage Building Photo - Washington DC - United States Capitol Federal (4)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. East front elevation, rendered][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. East front elevation, rendered] (and Engineering (ADE)[Asylum and hospital (Marine Asylum & Hospital") D.C. North & west elevations west wing section]"[Asylum and hospital (Marine Asylum & Hospital") D.C. North & west elevations west wing se (ADE - UNIT 2566, no.)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South elevation with propylaea][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South elevation with propylaea] (1810)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Hall of Representatives - cornice, ceiling plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Hall of Representatives - cornice, ceiling plan] (1815 August 19 and 1)Vintage Building Photo - Washington DC - United States Capitol Federal (5)Vintage Building Photo - Washington DC - United States Capitol Federal (5)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - The White House Executive (3)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - The White House Executive (3)Historic Maritime - Washington DC - Navy yard Dry Dock and Naval (1)Historic Maritime - Washington DC - Navy yard Dry Dock and Naval (1)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. West front, partial elevation and section][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. West front, partial elevation and section] ([between 1803 and 18)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. North wing - vestibule with colonnade section][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. North wing - vestibule with colonnade section] ([between 1815 and 18)[House (Tudor Place") for Thomas and Martha Custis Peter N.W. Georgetown 1644 31st Street Washington[House (Tudor Place") for Thomas and Martha Custis Peter N.W. Georgetown 1644 31st Street (2002712411)[United States Capitol grounds, Washington, D.C. East entrances to capitol square][United States Capitol grounds, Washington, D.C. East entrances to capitol square] ([between 1824 and 18)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives seating plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives seating plan] ([between 1819 and 18)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Basement floor plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Basement floor plan] ([between 1832 and 18)[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Working gears][Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Working gears] (1810 January 18.)[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Foundation plan][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Foundation plan] ([between 1832 and 18)[Navy yard (Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal") Washington D.C. Dry dock plan and arsenal elevation]"[Navy yard (Dry Dock and Naval Arsenal") Washington D.C. Dry dock plan and arsenal elevati (ADE - UNIT 2568, no.)[Monuments, Washington, D.C. Sketch - section of circular structure][Monuments, Washington, D.C. Sketch - section of circular structure] (and Engineering (ADE)[Monuments, Washington, D.C. Elevation - domed, colonnaded circular structure][Monuments, Washington, D.C. Elevation - domed, colonnaded circular structure] (and Engineering (ADE)Architectural drawing for the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan, sketch elevationsArchitectural drawing for the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan, sketch elevati (and Engineering (ADE)[Monuments, Washington, D.C. Sketch - elevation rendering of circular structure][Monuments, Washington, D.C. Sketch - elevation rendering of circular structure] (and Engineering (ADE)[House, Washington, D.C. Floor plan][House, Washington, D.C. Floor plan] (and Engineering (ADE)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - Church (Unitarian Church) (4)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - Church (Unitarian Church) (4)United we win. War Manpower Commission, Washington, D.C. / O.W.I. photo by Liberman.United we win. War Manpower Commission, Washington, D.C. / O.W.I. photo by Liberman. ([Washington, D.C.]: )[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. East front elevation, rendering][United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. East front elevation, rendering] ([1834])[House (Octagon--Tayloe House") N.W. Washington[House (Octagon--Tayloe House") N.W. Washington (2002712361)[Mail sorting room, U.S. Post Office, Washington, D.C.] / National Photo Co., Washington, D.C.[Mail sorting room, U.S. Post Office, Washington, D.C.] / National Photo Co., Washington, ([ca. 1920])[Dumbarton Theater on Wisconsin Ave., N.W., in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.][Dumbarton Theater on Wisconsin Ave., N.W., in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.] ([1913])[D.C. General(?) Hospital in Washington, D.C.][D.C. General(?) Hospital in Washington, D.C.] ([1929, printed 197-?)[Stutz Weightman Special no. 26 in race(?) on Benning race track, Washington, D.C., area][Stutz Weightman Special no. 26 in race(?) on Benning race track, Washington, D.C., area] ([1915(?)])[Group of young women studying plants in normal school, Washington, D.C.][Group of young women studying plants in normal school, Washington, D.C.] ([1899?])Players assembled for the opening ball game, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.Players assembled for the opening ball game, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C. (1918)[Men working in Weather Bureau office, 24th & M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.][Men working in Weather Bureau office, 24th & M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.] ([1926, printed 198-])[Emancipation Monument, dedicated 1876, Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C.][Emancipation Monument, dedicated 1876, Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Front view of Dunbar High School, Washington, D.C.][Front view of Dunbar High School, Washington, D.C.] ([1937, printed 197-?)[Window display featuring Pond's Extract products in O'Donnell's drugstore, probably in Washington, D.C.][Window display featuring Pond's Extract products in O'Donnell's drugstore, probably in Wa ([between 1909 and 19)Greyhound bus terminal, Washington, D.C., 1941Greyhound bus terminal, Washington, D.C., 1941 ([between 1941 and 19)[Engine Company No. 12, firehouse, 1626 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Engine Company No. 12, firehouse, 1626 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1905, 197-? pri)Dining room, U.S. Grant Building, U.S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C.Dining room, U.S. Grant Building, U.S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C. ([between 1890 and 19)[Gen. Alexander McCook and staff posed on porch near Washington, D.C.][Gen. Alexander McCook and staff posed on porch near Washington, D.C.] ([between 1861 and 18)The Spirit of St. Louis displayed in the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.The Spirit of St. Louis displayed in the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. ([ca. 1928?, printed )[Two office buildings for B.F. Saul (15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.) Basement floor. Plan] / George N. Ray, Architect.[Two office buildings for B.F. Saul (15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.) Basement floor. (and Engineering (ADE)[Two office buildings for B.F. Saul (15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.) First floor. Plan] / George N. Ray, Architect.[Two office buildings for B.F. Saul (15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.) First floor. Pla (and Engineering (ADE)[William McKinley, half-length portrait, facing slightly right] / Parker, Washington, D.C.[William McKinley, half-length portrait, facing slightly right] / Parker, Washington, D.C. (c1900.)[Octagon House, exterior showing windows, Washington, D.C.][Octagon House, exterior showing windows, Washington, D.C.] (c1913 Jan. 25.)[Plaque on exterior of the Octagon House, Washington, D.C.][Plaque on exterior of the Octagon House, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1909 and 19)[Interior of Octagon House showing circular vestibule, Washington, D.C.][Interior of Octagon House showing circular vestibule, Washington, D.C.] (c1913 Jan. 25.)[Exterior of Octagon House, Washington, D.C.][Exterior of Octagon House, Washington, D.C.] (c1913 Jan. 25.)New Department of Interior building, Washington, D.C. / Commercial Photo Co., Washington, D.C.New Department of Interior building, Washington, D.C. / Commercial Photo Co., Washington, (1936 Dec. 29.)[Exterior of Old Post Office, Washington, D.C. and surrounding buildings][Exterior of Old Post Office, Washington, D.C. and surrounding buildings] (c1910.)[Bond Building, 14th Street and New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Bond Building, 14th Street and New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([1949 July 4])[John Alexander Logan's funeral at Hutchinson's vault, Washington, D.C.] / photographed and published by C.M. Bell, Washington, D.C.[John Alexander Logan's funeral at Hutchinson's vault, Washington, D.C.] / photographed an ([1886])Historic Architecture - Washington DC - Official residence ExecutiveHistoric Architecture - Washington DC - Official residence Executive[View at the National Zoo, Washington, D.C.][View at the National Zoo, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1909 and 19)[Interior of Mexican Embassy, Washington, D.C.][Interior of Mexican Embassy, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1890 and 19)[Interior of Austrian Embassy, 1304 18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.][Interior of Austrian Embassy, 1304 18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between ca. 1903 an)[Interior of Japanese Embassy, 1310 N St., N.W., Washington, D.C.][Interior of Japanese Embassy, 1310 N St., N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([1893])[Men sitting by beds, Walter Reed Hospital ward, Washington, D.C.][Men sitting by beds, Walter Reed Hospital ward, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1915 and 19)U.S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.U.S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C. ([1941(?)])[Miss Mary Virginia Yellott and Miss Mary Carolyn Henry walking their ducks in Washington, D.C.][Miss Mary Virginia Yellott and Miss Mary Carolyn Henry walking their ducks in Washington, ([between 1925 and 19)[Crawford Paving Company at work, Washington, D.C.(?)][Crawford Paving Company at work, Washington, D.C.(?)] ([between 1909 and 19)[Employees working in Willard Battery Company, Washington, D.C.][Employees working in Willard Battery Company, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1909 and 19)Dinner guests of Perry W. Howard, Whitelaw Hotel, Washington, D.C. / Scurlock, photo.Dinner guests of Perry W. Howard, Whitelaw Hotel, Washington, D.C. / Scurlock, photo. ([19]27 Dec. 6.)[Grocery store of Michael Peter, Jr., 1047 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Grocery store of Michael Peter, Jr., 1047 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. ([ca. 1901 or 1902])[Lobby in Westchester Apartments, Washington, D.C.] / Horydczak, Washington, D.C.[Lobby in Westchester Apartments, Washington, D.C.] / Horydczak, Washington, D.C. ([between ca. 1920 an)[Lobby in Westchester Apartments, Washington, D.C.] / Horydczak, Washington, D.C.[Lobby in Westchester Apartments, Washington, D.C.] / Horydczak, Washington, D.C. ([between ca. 1920 an)[Statue of Comte de Rochambeau, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.][Statue of Comte de Rochambeau, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1890 and 19)[Happy Walker's Madrillion Society Orchestra, Washington, D.C.][Happy Walker's Madrillion Society Orchestra, Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1922])[Mural in Mexican Embassy, Washington, D.C., showing children, trees, and animals][Mural in Mexican Embassy, Washington, D.C., showing children, trees, and animals] ([between 1909 and 19)[Carl Hayden, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] / National Photo Co., Washington, D.C.[Carl Hayden, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] / National Photo Co., Washington, ([between 1920 and 19)[Ballroom in Larz Anderson house, Washington D.C.][Ballroom in Larz Anderson house, Washington D.C.] ([between 1890 and 19)[Stacks of documents in Patent Office, Washington, D.C.][Stacks of documents in Patent Office, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1909 and 19)[Home of Jefferson Davis, at 1723 G. Street, Washington, D.C.][Home of Jefferson Davis, at 1723 G. Street, Washington, D.C.] (c1901.)[Woodrow Wilson, holding U.S. flag, in parade, on Preparedness Day, Washington, D.C.][Woodrow Wilson, holding U.S. flag, in parade, on Preparedness Day, Washington, D.C.] ([1916])[Columbia Hospital, in the Washington, D.C., area][Columbia Hospital, in the Washington, D.C., area] ([between 1909 and 19)Wilkins Building, Washington, D.C.Wilkins Building, Washington, D.C.The F.H. Smith Company Building, Washington, D.C. Now under constructionThe F.H. Smith Company Building, Washington, D.C. Now under constructionThe Lee House, Washington, D.C.The Lee House, Washington, D.C.[Exterior of the White House, Washington, D.C.] / H.H. Nichols, sc.[Exterior of the White House, Washington, D.C.] / H.H. Nichols, sc. (c1874.)Antique Architecture - Washington DC - Organization's building (6)Antique Architecture - Washington DC - Organization's building (6)[Boys and girls seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom][Boys and girls seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom] ([1899?])Historic Photo Print - Washington, DC - Architectural drawingHistoric Photo Print - Washington, DC - Architectural drawingArchitectural drawing for an art gallery, Washington, D.C. Front elevationArchitectural drawing for an art gallery, Washington, D.C. Front elevation (and Engineering (ADE)Antique Architecture - Washington DC - Apartment house Dupont Circle (2)Antique Architecture - Washington DC - Apartment house Dupont Circle (2)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - Church (Unitarian Church) (5)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - Church (Unitarian Church) (5)[Row house, 2030 Hillyer Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. Front elevation][Row house, 2030 Hillyer Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. Front elevation] (and Engineering (ADE)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - Gate posts and signsHistoric Architecture - Washington DC - Gate posts and signsHistoric Architecture - Washington DC - House (residence) for Mr (3)Historic Architecture - Washington DC - House (residence) for Mr (3)[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Site plan][Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Site plan] (and Engineering (ADE)Antique Architecture - Washington DC - House (residence) for NathanAntique Architecture - Washington DC - House (residence) for NathanVintage Street Scene - Washington DC - National Gallery of Art (2)Vintage Street Scene - Washington DC - National Gallery of Art (2)[James Madison Memorial Building for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective, lobby][James Madison Memorial Building for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspective (and Engineering (ADE)Crandall's Theater, 9th & E. St., N.W., Washington, D.C.Crandall's Theater, 9th & E. St., N.W., Washington, D.C. ([between 1910 and 19)[Marian (Clover) Adams Monument in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.][Marian (Clover) Adams Monument in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.] (1923)Vintage Photo Print - Washington DC - Display of DrVintage Photo Print - Washington DC - Display of DrPeople's Drug Store at 8th & H Streets, N.E., Washington, D.C.People's Drug Store at 8th & H Streets, N.E., Washington, D.C. ([between 1910 and 19)[Florence Prag Kahn, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front] / /Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C.[Florence Prag Kahn, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front] / /Harris & Ewing, Washing (c1914.)[Exterior of Woodward & Lothrop department store, Washington, D.C.][Exterior of Woodward & Lothrop department store, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1910 and 19)

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