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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Sanitary Commission lodge Washington D.C.Sanitary Commission lodge Washington D.C. (1861)Washington D.C. Gen. William Hoffman Commissary General of Prisoners (at right) andWashington D.C. Gen. William Hoffman Commissary General of Prisoners (at right) and (1865)Tent wards at Campbell Hospital Washington D.C.Tent wards at Campbell Hospital Washington D.C. (1861)Washington D.C. Band before officers quarters at Harewood HospitalWashington D.C. Band before officers quarters at Harewood Hospital (1864)Washington D.C. Buildings of the Sanitary Commission Home Lodge for Invalid SoldierWashington D.C. Buildings of the Sanitary Commission Home Lodge for Invalid Soldier (1865)Washington D.C. Chapel and other buildings of Armory Square Hospital 6th and B IndeWashington D.C. Chapel and other buildings of Armory Square Hospital 6th and B Inde (1865)Washington D.C. Douglas Hospital (formerly Minnesota row) 2d and I Streets NWWashington D.C. Douglas Hospital (formerly Minnesota row) 2d and I Streets NW (1864)Washington D.C. Group of Sanitary Commission workers at the entrance of the Home LoWashington D.C. Group of Sanitary Commission workers at the entrance of the Home Lo (1863)Washington D.C. Hospital tents in rear of Douglas HospitalWashington D.C. Hospital tents in rear of Douglas Hospital (1864)Washington D.C. Officers at door of Seminary Hospital (formerly Georgetown Female SWashington D.C. Officers at door of Seminary Hospital (formerly Georgetown Female S (1865)Washington D.C. Patients in Ward K of Armory Square HospitalWashington D.C. Patients in Ward K of Armory Square Hospital (1865)Washington D.C. Patients in ward of Harewood Hospital; mosquito nets over bedsWashington D.C. Patients in ward of Harewood Hospital; mosquito nets over beds (1860)Washington D.C. Ruins of Kalorama Hospital 23d and S Streets NWWashington D.C. Ruins of Kalorama Hospital 23d and S Streets NW (1865)Washington D.C. Central office of the Sanitary Commission 1333 F Street N.W.Washington D.C. Central office of the Sanitary Commission 1333 F Street N.W. (1865)Washington D.C. Georgetown waterfront with sailing vessels seen from Masons IslandWashington D.C. Georgetown waterfront with sailing vessels seen from Masons Island (1865)Washington D.C. Group before office of U.S. Christian Commission 8th and H Sts. NWWashington D.C. Group before office of U.S. Christian Commission 8th and H Sts. NW (1865)Washington D.C. Six marines with fixed bayonets at the Navy YardWashington D.C. Six marines with fixed bayonets at the Navy Yard (1864)Washington D.C. Staff buildings and wagons of the Medical DepartmentWashington D.C. Staff buildings and wagons of the Medical Department (1865)Washington D.C. Workmen in front of the Trimming ShopWashington D.C. Workmen in front of the Trimming Shop (1865)Columbus Day Memorial Celebration, Union Station, Washington, D.C., 1912Columbus Day Memorial Celebration, Union Station, Washington, D.C., 1912 (n/a)Columbus Day Memorial Celebration, Union Station, Washington, D.C., 1912Columbus Day Memorial Celebration, Union Station, Washington, D.C., 1912 (n/a)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Adding the Feminine touchVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Adding the Feminine touch ([19]39 January 4.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Striking Seamen see Secretary RoperVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Striking Seamen see Secretary Roper ([19]39 January 10.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - On job. Washington,. Jan. 19Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - On job. Washington,. Jan. 19 ([1938 or 1939])Historic Portrait - Washington DC - President confers with laborHistoric Portrait - Washington DC - President confers with labor ([19]39 January 14.)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - Air Safety Conference. WashingtonAntique Portrait - Washington DC - Air Safety Conference. Washington ([1938 or 1939])Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Judiciary HearingVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Judiciary Hearing ([19]39 February 23.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Administration propaganda halts riseVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Administration propaganda halts rise ([19]39 May 2.)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - Sears Roebuck before Joint CommitteeAntique Portrait - Washington DC - Sears Roebuck before Joint Committee ([19]39 May 4.)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - Quotes history in voicing objectionsAntique Portrait - Washington DC - Quotes history in voicing objections ([19]39 April 7.)Historic Portrait - Washington DC - Will run senate machine while ViceHistoric Portrait - Washington DC - Will run senate machine while Vice ([19]39 May 6.)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - A Lie Steel head answers to SenatorAntique Portrait - Washington DC - A Lie Steel head answers to Senator ([19]39 May 16.)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - Rival All-Star managers. WashingtonAntique Portrait - Washington DC - Rival All-Star managers. Washington ([19]39 May 29.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Son of President Roosevelt beforeVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Son of President Roosevelt before ([19]39 June 3.)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - New evidence in Tom Mooney caseAntique Portrait - Washington DC - New evidence in Tom Mooney case ([ca. 1939])Historic Portrait - Washington DC - Illinois SenatorHistoric Portrait - Washington DC - Illinois Senator ([ca. 1939])Antique Portrait - Washington DC - Italian Ambassador attends memorialAntique Portrait - Washington DC - Italian Ambassador attends memorial ([19]39 June 23.)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - Daniel Boone come to lifeAntique Portrait - Washington DC - Daniel Boone come to life ([19]39 June 20.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Ickes criticizes housing billVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Ickes criticizes housing bill ([19]39 July 1.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Charges Indian Bureau officialsVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Charges Indian Bureau officials ([19]37 April 27.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Profit sharing program a successVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Profit sharing program a success ([19]37 August 12.)Vintage Portrait - Washington DC - Chief Justice attends Red CrossVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Chief Justice attends Red Cross ([between 1905 and 19)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - New Assistant WPA AdministratorAntique Portrait - Washington DC - New Assistant WPA AdministratorVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Veteran Kansas Senator movesVintage Portrait - Washington DC - Veteran Kansas Senator movesVintage Portrait - Washington DC - N.Y. Mayor visits Veteran NebraskaVintage Portrait - Washington DC - N.Y. Mayor visits Veteran NebraskaHistoric Portrait - Washington DC - Congress' reporters hold own (1)Historic Portrait - Washington DC - Congress' reporters hold own (1)Antique Portrait - Washington DC - White House callerAntique Portrait - Washington DC - White House callerVintage Portrait - Washington DC - No midget lap-sitting for SpeakerVintage Portrait - Washington DC - No midget lap-sitting for SpeakerHistoric Portrait - Washington DC - Republican National CommitteeHistoric Portrait - Washington DC - Republican National CommitteeRes. Jas. Madison, 19 & PA Ave., [Washington, D.C.]Res. Jas. Madison, 19 & PA Ave., [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Grant's headquarters, 17 & F, [Washington, D.C.]Grant's headquarters, 17 & F, [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)[Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Van Ness House gatehouse, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Van Ness House gatehouse, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.][Van Ness House, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.] ([between 1900 and 19)Corcoran Art Gallery, [Washington, D.C.]Corcoran Art Gallery, [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Park, [Washington, D.C.]Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Park, [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Scott statue, Scott Circle [Washington, D.C.]Scott statue, Scott Circle [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Octagon House [Washington, D.C.]Octagon House [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Home of Danl. Webster 17th & H., [Washington, D.C.]. Said to have been lost in a poker gHome of Danl. Webster 17th & H., [Washington, D.C.]. Said to have been lost in a poker g ([between 1918 and 19)Fords Theather [i.e., Theater], [Washington, D.C.]Fords Theather [i.e., Theater], [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Old house, 32nd St., NW, [Washington, D.C.]Old house, 32nd St., NW, [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)[...] Bldg., H & 13th St. S.W., [Washington, D.C.][...] Bldg., H & 13th St. S.W., [Washington, D.C.] ([between 1918 and 19)Nell Thoron on Sampson, 1741 K NW, [Washington, D.C.], stepdaughter of Maj. Henry LeonarNell Thoron on Sampson, 1741 K NW, [Washington, D.C.], stepdaughter of Maj. Henry Leonar (1920 March 29.)Traffic, 14th & Thomas Circle [Washington, D.C.]Traffic, 14th & Thomas Circle [Washington, D.C.] ([1920])Autowreck, 6th and H, NW [Washington, D.C.]Autowreck, 6th and H, NW [Washington, D.C.] ([1920])2121 Kalorama Rd. [Washington, D.C.]2121 Kalorama Rd. [Washington, D.C.] ([1920])Street car wreck, 8th & F NE, [Washington, D.C.]Street car wreck, 8th & F NE, [Washington, D.C.] ([1921])[Moving kiosk in front of White House, Washington, D.C.], 12/16/21[Moving kiosk in front of White House, Washington, D.C.], 12/16/21 ([19]21 December 16.)[Unidentified ramp on field, Washington, D.C.][Unidentified ramp on field, Washington, D.C.] ([between 1909 and 19)St. Aloysius Church, Washington, D.C.St. Aloysius Church, Washington, D.C. ([between 1909 and 19)Gonzaga School, Washington, D.C.Gonzaga School, Washington, D.C. ([between 1909 and 19)The Raleigh Hotel, Washington, D.C.The Raleigh Hotel, Washington, D.C. ([between 1909 and 19)National Zoo Park, Washington, D.C.: deerNational Zoo Park, Washington, D.C.: deer ([between 1909 and 19)Speedway, Washington, D.C.Speedway, Washington, D.C. ([between 1909 and 19)The Champlain Apartments, Washington, D.C.The Champlain Apartments, Washington, D.C. ([between 1909 and 19)Roosevelt Residence, Washington, D.C.,Roosevelt Residence, Washington, D.C., ([between 1909 and 19)St. Mary's Orphanage, Washington, D.C.St. Mary's Orphanage, Washington, D.C. ([between 1909 and 19)Military Order of World War, [at White House, Washington, D.C.], 10/4/23Military Order of World War, [at White House, Washington, D.C.], 10/4/23 ([19]23 October 4.)Capitol & House Ofc. bldg., [Washington, D.C.]Capitol & House Ofc. bldg., [Washington, D.C.] ([1924])Easter egg rolling, [Washington, D.C.], 4/21/24Easter egg rolling, [Washington, D.C.], 4/21/24 ([19]24 April 21.)Easter egg rolling, [Washington, D.C.], [4/21/24]Easter egg rolling, [Washington, D.C.], [4/21/24] ([1924 April 21])After nomination luncheon of Pres. Coolidge at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 8/14/24After nomination luncheon of Pres. Coolidge at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 8/14/24 ([19]24 August 14.)Warren Kealoha, Hawaiian swimmer at Tidal Basin, [Washington, D.C.], [8/7/24]Warren Kealoha, Hawaiian swimmer at Tidal Basin, [Washington, D.C.], [8/7/24] ([1924 August 7])Warren Kealoha, Hawaiian swimmer at White House, [Washington, D.C., 8/7/24]Warren Kealoha, Hawaiian swimmer at White House, [Washington, D.C., 8/7/24] ([1924 August 7])Prof. David Todd at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 9/13/24Prof. David Todd at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 9/13/24 ([19]24 September 13.)Col. Guy D. Goff at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 9/13[24]Col. Guy D. Goff at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 9/13[24] ([1924] September 13.)Interior of Cap. dome, [Washington, D.C.]Interior of Cap. dome, [Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1924])Cong. Library from Capitol, [Washington, D.C.]Cong. Library from Capitol, [Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1924])Arrival of round the world flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C., 9Arrival of round the world flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C., 9 ([1924 September 9])Arrival of Round the world flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C.],Arrival of Round the world flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C.], ([19]24 September 9.)Crowd at White House, [Washington, D.C.], to see Prince of Wales, 8/30/24Crowd at White House, [Washington, D.C.], to see Prince of Wales, 8/30/24 ([19]24 August 30.)Sec. Wilburn at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 9/20/24Sec. Wilburn at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 9/20/24 ([19]24 September 20.)Lord Bledisloe at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/2/24Lord Bledisloe at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/2/24 ([19]24 October 2.)Hon. Myron T. Herrick at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/2/24Hon. Myron T. Herrick at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/2/24 ([19]24 October 2.)Coolidge & Lt. Dan R. Edward at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/3/24Coolidge & Lt. Dan R. Edward at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/3/24 ([19]24 October 3.)Coolidge with Fur Traders Ass'n. at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/2/24Coolidge with Fur Traders Ass'n. at White House, [Washington, D.C.], 10/2/24 ([19]24 October 2.)Golden Rule dinner of Near East Society at Willard Hotel, [Washington, D.C., 10/24/24]Golden Rule dinner of Near East Society at Willard Hotel, [Washington, D.C., 10/24/24] ([1924 October 24])Lillian Mae Erbe, Miss Philadelphia at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.], 10/29Lillian Mae Erbe, Miss Philadelphia at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.], 10/29 ([19]24 October 29.)Al Jolson & gang at White [House, Washington, D.C.], [10/24]Al Jolson & gang at White [House, Washington, D.C.], [10/24] ([1924 October])Radio at Garfield Hospital [Washington, D.C.]Radio at Garfield Hospital [Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1924])Radio at Garfield Hospital [Washington, D.C.]Radio at Garfield Hospital [Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1924])Radio at Garfield Hospital [Washington, D.C.]Radio at Garfield Hospital [Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1924])J. Haverback Wilson, Gen. [...] at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.]J. Haverback Wilson, Gen. [...] at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1924])Rep. M.B. Madden of ILL. and Frank Stearns at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.],Rep. M.B. Madden of ILL. and Frank Stearns at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.], ([19]24 November 8.)John Hayes Hammond at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.], 11/6/24John Hayes Hammond at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.], 11/6/24 ([19]24 November 6.)Mr. & Mrs. John D. Prince at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.]Mr. & Mrs. John D. Prince at W.H. [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.] ([ca. 1924])Model of rum runner chaser at Navy Yard, [Washington, D.C.], 12/29/24Model of rum runner chaser at Navy Yard, [Washington, D.C.], 12/29/24 ([19]24 December 29.)Ellis P. Passmore of Phila., Pa. at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C., 12/19/24]Ellis P. Passmore of Phila., Pa. at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C., 12/19/24] ([1924 December 19])Senator Hiram Bingham of Conn. at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 1/9/25Senator Hiram Bingham of Conn. at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 1/9/25 ([19]25 January 9.)Annual meeting of American Society of Newspaper Editors at Willard, [Washington, D.C.],Annual meeting of American Society of Newspaper Editors at Willard, [Washington, D.C.], ([19]25 January 16.)Dr. Enselio Ayala & J.B. Wright at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 1/29/25Dr. Enselio Ayala & J.B. Wright at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 1/29/25 ([19]25 January 29.)Mrs. John Claybrook of Texas and M.C. George of Oregon at Cap., [Washington, D.C., 1/24Mrs. John Claybrook of Texas and M.C. George of Oregon at Cap., [Washington, D.C., 1/24 ([1925 January 24])Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.]Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.] ([1925])Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.]Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.] ([1925])Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.]Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.] ([1925])Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.]Coolidge Inauguration, [Washington, D.C.] ([1925])Ambassador Maltzahn at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 3/12/25Ambassador Maltzahn at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 3/12/25 ([19]25 March 12.)Unveiling of Gen. Wheeler statue at Capitol, [Washington, D.C.], 3/12/25Unveiling of Gen. Wheeler statue at Capitol, [Washington, D.C.], 3/12/25 ([19]25 March 12.)

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