Washington in 1800 - Public domain engraving
Photo shows a black-and-white engraving published in 1834 to portray Washington, D.C. and the west front of the U.S. Capitol grounds as they were in 1800. Includes the west end of the west grounds and Pennsylv... More
[Manuscript map of Seventeenth Street N.W. between E Street and Pennsy...
Partial cadastral map showing lot lines, lot and block numbers, and dimensions. Title devised by cataloger. At top in ink: Presidents Square. Pen-and-ink with additions in lead pencil. Watermark: U S [word uncl... More
Part of the city of Washington shewing the heights of the present surf...
Shows some block numbers. Relief shown by spot heights. Pen-and-ink and lead pencil. Includes text and table of elevations. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. W... More
Washington, looking up Pennsylvania Avenue from the new Terrace of the...
Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory, no. 672. (DLC/PP-1996:032.17). Forms part of: John Rubens Smith Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "American Treasures" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.... More
Architectural drawing for a frame ("looking glass frame for President'...
Working drawing showing looking glass frame and mantel in Blue Room as elevation; rendering. UNIT title devised. Client's name from The Architectural drawings of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 1994. Inscriptions on re... More
Hat manufactory. William H. Hamer, respectfully informs his friends an...
Title.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 190, Folder 20.
At Duane's book-store, Pennsylvania Avenue. For sale a collection of b...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 191, Folder 9.
[Cadastral survey map of Squares A and B adjacent to Pennsylvania Aven...
Covers blocks bounded by 6th St., Pennsylvania Av., 3rd St., and the former Missouri Av. N.W. Black ink, brown ink, and lead pencil. Torn, fold-lined, and mounted on cloth backing. Includes notes and computatio... More
Scene in Washington. Sunday Feby. 25. 1838
A caricature of James Watson Webb, prominent Whig editor of the "Morning Courier and New York Enquirer." Webb is shown parading, armed to the teeth, along Pennsylvania Avenue. He carries a sword cane, a musket,... More
Full tilt for the Capitol - Public domain book illustration
The artist envisions public repudiation of Democratic hard-money policies, and the triumph of administration opponent Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, a conservative Democrat. Tallmadge, on horseback and armed with a l... More
Footrace, Pennsylvania Avenue. Stakes $25,000, Political Cartoon
The race for a $25,000 prize (the president's salary) is a metaphor for the 1844 campaign. The favored contender here is Henry Clay. The other runners are James K. Polk and John Tyler, while commentaries are of... More
Mayoralty. Clear the track for John C. Harkness, the mechanic's workin...
Harkness, John C. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 5.
[Hotel for Azariah Fuller, (Kirkwood House), Pennsylvania Avenue and 1...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[Hotel for Azariah Fuller, (Kirkwood House), Pennsylvania Avenue and 1...
Inscriptions on recto: Principal floor ; John Haviland Architect Philadelphia. 1847 ; Saloon ; Balconey ; Ladies dressing room ; Gent's dressing room ; Ladies stair-case ; Gentlemen's stair-case ; Piazza ; Ladi... More
[Hotel for Azariah Fuller, (Kirkwood House), Pennsylvania Avenue and 1...
Inscriptions on recto: Third story ; John Haviland Archt Philadelphia 1847 ; Gentlemen's stair ; Ladies stair. Building originally Fountain Inn, then Irving Hotel (1848), then The Kirkwood House (1854). Demolis... More
Jas. C. McGuire, auct. Very extensive sale of valuable building lots, ...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 210, Folder 27.
Union foundry, Cor. Penn. Avenue & 18th Street, first ward, Washington...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 210, Folder 20.
By Wall & Barnard, auctioneers, Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Nint...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 210, Folder 28. Copy scanned: 2
Notice to the public. The Gosling restaurant 247 Pennsylvania Avenue, ...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 4 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 209, Folder 1. Copy scanned: 3
The patriot flag. For sale at 11 Pennsylvania Avenue
In English. (language) Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kings' lace store between 10th and 11th streets, Pennsylvania Avenue. ...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 209, Folder 29.
By Jas. C. McGuire, auctioneer. Peremptory sale of splendid jewelry by...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 209, Folder 5.
Every body and his big grandmother are going to buy their valentines a...
Valentine. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 200, Folder 19.
Plat of triangular reservation on Pennsylvania Avenue between 20th & 2...
Covers triangular park bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue and I and 21 st streets N.W. "18th November 1854." Includes "Recapitulation" table. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of ... More
Plat & dimensions of circle on Pennsylvania Avenue at intersection of ...
"18th Nov'r 1854." Includes survey notes. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP
Root's daguerreotype talbotype, stereoscopic & crayon portrait & minia...
Daguerreotype. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 4 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 6. C... More
The undersigned ... will open a school for young ladies, at Nos. 159 a...
Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 22.
The Discovery - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Entered according to an Act of Congress A.D., 1867, by F.H. Bell, in District Court of the District of Columbia. Handwritten on vers... More
Old Winder Building, 17th St., N.W., below Pennsylvania Ave., Washingt...
Photograph shows the Winder Building in a state of disrepair with peeling paint and the street dug up. Forms part of: Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).
[View looking east down Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., from U.S. Capitol w...
Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Brumedi's allegorical painting.s in the dome of the U.S Capitol
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 319 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.
[Soldier named Ewing in kepi displaying a wound to his arm] / Henry Ul...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
Foreign and domestic birds. Interior view of theSmithsonian Institute
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Entered according to an act of Congress A. D. 1867 by F.H. Bell, in the District Court of the District of Columbia.
Marble Room in the U.S. Capitol
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 319 Penna Ave., Washington, D.C. "Entered according to an act of Congress, A.D. 1867 by F.H. Bell, in the District Court of the D.C."
Brumedi's allegorical painting.s in the dome of the U.S Capitol
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 319 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.
West Capitol Ground. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna Ave., Washington, D.C. "Entered according to an act of Congress, A.D. 1867 by F.H. Bell, in the District Court of the D.C." Gift; Edith [*], 1/4/51.
[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform] / Bell & Brother, photographer...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
The patriot flag. For sale at 11 Pennsylvania Avenue
Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Soldier named Halsey in Union uniform with sword in front of painted ...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
Statue of Freedom, (On U.S. Capitol)
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Entered according to an Act of Congress A.D., 1867, by F.H. Bell, in District Court of the District of Columbia.
Corkrans' Art Gallery, cr 17th St and Pennsylvania Avenue
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[View of Washington looking down Pennsylvania Ave. toward unfinished C...
Drawing shows a woman and child exiting the telegraph office, and the National Hotel, at Pennsylvania and 6th Street, NW, as carriages and people move up and down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. The view ... More
Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga NY
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 319 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.
Washington Marble Statue - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna Ave., Washington, D.C. "Entered according to an act of Congress, A.D. 1867 by F.H. Bell, in the District Court of the D.C."
[Soldier named Russell in uniform with cane and prop in front of paint...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
[Map of part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Washington Canal in the vi...
Covers area bounded by Washington Canal, 6th, D, and 12th streets N.W. Shows block numbers and dimensions. Title devised by cataloger. Pen-and-ink, lead pencil, and blue wash. Missing section at upper right cor... More
Senate Chamber, (In U.S. Capitol). Washington DC sterescope card, 19th...
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Entered according to an Act of Congress A.D., 1867, by F.H. Bell, in District Court of the District of Columbia. Gift; Edith Allen; 1/4/51.
Congressional Library, (In U.S. Capitol). Washington DC sterescope car...
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Entered according to an Act of Congress A.D., 1867, by F.H. Bell, in District Court of the District of Columbia.
[Four unidentified men in front of painted backdrop] / Hollyland's [si...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
View looking east down Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., from U.S. Capitol wi...
Unverified information on negative sleeve: View - Carroll Row, East Capitol St. Rowhouses at left on A Street, S.E., at East Capitol Street include the former boardinghouse of Abraham Lincoln. Annotation from n... More
Smithsonian Institute. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.
Brumedi's allegorical painting,s in the dome of the U. S Capitol
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 319 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Handwritten on front: war.
[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform] / Hugo Bartels' Photograph Gal...
Public domain photograph related to army, military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
West front of Capitol and Botanic Garden
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Entered according to an Act of Congress. A.D. 1867, by F.H. Bell, in the District Court of the District of Columbia.
[Unidentified soldier in uniform] / Bell & Brother, photographers, 480...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
The U.S. Capitol and marble statue of Washington
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 319 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.
Bronze door (In U.S. Capitol.). Washington DC sterescope card, 19th ce...
Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., 480 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C. Entered according to an Act of Congress A.D., 1867, by F.H. Bell, in District Court of the District of Columbia.
Old State Department Building, corner 15 Street and Pennsylvania Avenu...
Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, w... More
Ox team with cannon, 15th & Penn. Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Photograph shows a team of oxen hauling a 15 inch Rodman at the intersection of 15th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. No. 1486.
[Unidentified man] / Johnson's Union Photograph Gallery, No. 520 Penns...
Public domain photograph - 19th-century male studio portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View, looking N.W. from roof of Capitol
Photograph shows view of Washington, D.C., taken from U.S. Capitol, with Pennsylvania Avenue at left, showing Winder's Bldg., Ephiphany, St. John's, St. Matthew, GPO, Dept. of Interior, City Hall, Trinity, Ritt... More
[Unidentified man] / Johnson's Union Photograph Gallery, No. 520 Penns...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
[Abraham Lincoln, full-length portrait, seated]
Photo shows Abraham Lincoln with a badly swollen hand after shaking hands with thousands of people during his journey to Washington, DC. During most of the sitting he kept his right hand closed or out of view. ... More
Barbara Frietchie / photographed by Brady & Co., 352 Penna. Ave., Wash...
Photograph shows Barbara Frietchie, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front. Mounted on card with poem titled in her name by John Greenleaf Whittier. Copy after Jacob Byerly and Son. Inscribed on verso: Barb... More
[Soldier identified as Osborne in Union uniform] / Whitehurst Gallery,...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
[Unidentified young man, full-length studio portrait, standing in fron...
Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Edward H. Perkins, Co. "C" 6th Vt. Vols., head-and-shoulders portrait...
Printed on verso: Hugo Bartels' Photograph Gallery No. 262 Penna. Ave. bet. 12th & 13th Sts., Washington, D.C. Inscribed on verso: Truly your Friend, Ed. H. Perkins, Co. "C" 6th Vt. Vols., Mt. Pleasa[nt S]ept 27, 1863.
[Early photographic view of Washington, D.C. from the Capitol, looking...
Southeast view with Pennsylvania Ave. to the left and the Capitol grounds, A Street, and B Street (i.e., Independence Ave.) in the foreground; view includes the Wallach School and St. Peter's Catholic Church.
[Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. with view of The U.S. Capitol]
Public domain photograph - 19th-century albumen print, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington, District of Columbia. Brig. General Charles Thomas, Assist...
Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Group at Quartermaster General's office. Washington, D.C. Miller, vol. 8, p. 38. Corresponding print is in LOT 4188. Credit line: Civil war phot... More
Washington, District of Columbia. Group at Quartermaster General's off...
Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Group of Quartermaster General's office. Washington, D.C. April 1865. Corresponding print is in LOT 4188. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 18... More
Parade & review of Union Army 15 & Pennsylvania Ave., [Washington, D.C...
Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington, District of Columbia. Group at Quartermaster General's off...
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Grand Army Review, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington]
Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a Scottish photographer who is best known for his photographs of the American Civil War. He emigrated to the United States in 1856 and worked as a... More
Parade & review of Union Army 15 & Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C....
Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Copy. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Photo Company collection is avai... More
Washington, District of Columbia. Group on steps of Quartermaster Gene...
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington, District of Columbia. Group on steps of Quartermaster Gene...
Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Group at Quartermaster General's office. Washington, D.C. Miller, vol. 8, p. 38. Corresponding print is in LOT 4188. Credit line: Civil war phot... More
Washington, District of Columbia. Brig. General Charles Thomas, Assist...
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Grand Army Review, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington]
Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882... More
Washington, District of Columbia. Group at Quartermaster General's off...
Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
D. H. Bates / Photographed by Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery, ...
Photograph shows portrait of David Homer Bates, an original operator of the United States Military Telegraph Corps. Found with ambrotype of the original four operators of the United States Military Telegraph C... More
Lincoln's funeral on Pennsylvania Ave
Title and date from information on negative sleeve and Library staff. Annotation from negative, scratched into emulsion: Lincoln's funeral. Item no. 282A. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library... More
Washington, District of Columbia. Group at Quartermaster General's off...
Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Group of Quartermaster General's office. Washington, D.C. April 1865. Miller, vol. 8, p. 38. Corresponding print is in LOT 4188. Credit line: Ci... More
Lincoln's funeral on Pennsylvania Ave., American Civil War Glass Negat...
Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Headquarters of Maj. Genl. Augur, Including Offices of Provost Marshal...
Post and Reservation Maps Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scene at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Capitol grounds at Wa...
Illustration showing a crowd of people crossing the street between a railroad locomotive and a street railroad, with the U.S. Capitol in the background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 487 (1866 April 2... More
Pennsylvania Avenue & U.S. Capitol., J. Paul Getty Museum
Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pennsylvania Avenue and U.S. Capitol.
Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The U.S. Arsenal, at Washington, D.C. / photographed and published by ...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
The U.S. Navy Department, 17th St. near Pennsylvania Ave., Washington,...
Horse-drawn trolley in front. Stereo by Bell & Bro., Wash., D.C. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Street-railroads 1867-69; DC, Wash. Bldgs., US Govt.; Shelf.
[Unidentified sailor in Union engineer lieutenant's uniform] / Henry U...
Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper
[Joseph E. Holmes, Washington, D.C., at 87 years, head-and-shoulders p...
Printed on mount: C.M. Bell 463-465 Penna. Ave., 701 Fifteenth St. Washington, D.C. Forms part of: 19th century portraits, ... from the Clara Barton Papers.
Pennsylvania Ave. from the Treasury. Washington DC sterescope card, 19...
Handwritten title on verso: "Washington D.C., Pennsylvania Avenue from steps of the Treasury to the Capitol."
[The Capitol from Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.]
Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Francis P. Blair, Jr., three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing ...
Stamped on verso: From Gardner's Gallery, 921 Penna. Ave, Washington, D.C. Transfer; LC Manuscript Division (gift, Gist Blair, 1936); 1963 July. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a ... More
Hand-cranked gramophone with wooden base
Mounted on card. Printed on front of card: "Bishop. 905 Penna. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Emile Berliner 1851 – 1929 was a German-born American inventor and businessman. He is best known for his development ... More
Pennsylvania Avenue & U.S. Capitol., J. Paul Getty Museum
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
The Corcoran Art Gallery, Corner Seventeenth Street and Pennsylvania A...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Pennsylvania Avenue. [Washington, D.C.], J. Paul Getty Museum
Public domain photograph - 19th-century albumen print, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Looking down Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a stereoscopic card from Boston Public Library, free to use, no copyright restrictions photograph.