Philadelphia Committee Room - National Parks Gallery
This room served the Pennsylvania Assembly as a place for various committees to meet to iron out differences over colonial policy and legislation. Located on the second floor of the State House, the room was al... More
Philadelphia Assembly Room - National Parks Gallery
The Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House served as the meeting place of the Pennsylvania Assembly for over sixty years until the State Capital moved away from Philadelphia in 1799. In 1776, the Contine... More
Pennsylvania Coat of Arms - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
A detail of the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms, by George Rutter c. 1785. This painting replaced the coat of arms of King George III after it had been taken down and burned following the first public reading of the ... More
Rising Sun Chair - National Parks Gallery
A detail of the actual chair Washington sat in while presiding over the Constitutional Convention in 1787. At the signing Franklin was optimistic about the document and said that now he had the happiness to kno... More
Central Park south. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.
Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
The Marble Arch, Central Park, N.Y.
On mount: American Series. Handwritten on verso: Marble Bridge. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
Golden Gate Park, Bounded by Fulton Street, Stanyan Street, Fell Stree...
2016 HALS Challenge Entry: Documenting National Register Listed Landscapes 2016 Leicester B. Holland Prize, Entry Significance: Golden Gate Park, begun in 1871, has national significance as one of the pioneerin... More
Bethesda Fountain, Central Park, N.Y. New York (state) 19th Century St...
On mount: American Views. Standard Series. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
Bethesda Fountain, Central Park, N.Y. New York (state) 19th Century St...
On mount: People Series. American Views. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
The terrace, Central Park, N.Y. New York (state) 19th Century Stereosc...
On mount: American Series. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
Two women sitting on bench in Central Park, N.Y.
On mount: American Series. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
Terace, Central Park, N.Y. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope C...
On mount: American Views. Standard Series. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
The Obelisk, Central Park, N.Y. New York (state) 19th Century Stereosc...
On mount: American Series. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
DeFremery Park, 1651 Adeline Street, Oakland, Alameda County, CA
A 2016 HALS HEROES PROJECT. The Northern California Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) generously funds a program administered by the Northern California Chapter of the Historic Amer... More
Philadelphia Independence Hall - National Parks Gallery
Independence Hall, where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and signed.
Long Gallery on the Second Floor of Independence Hall
Originally the site of dinners and receptions hosted by Pennsylvania's governor, the Long Gallery served as a hospital for wounded American soldiers during the British occupation of Philadelphia from September ... More
Governor's Council Chambers - National Parks Gallery
Directly appointed by the Penn family, Pennsylvania's colonial governors met in this room, in council with Pennsylvania's elite, to debate and decide on legislation passed by the popularly elected Pennsylvania Assembly.
Public reservations on the banks of the Charles River between Watertow...
Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Main Gate and Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner , Entrance to Auburn Univ...
2013 Leicester B. Holland Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: Toomer's Corner is Auburn's town center which hosts celebrations of athletic victories, political and religious speeches, breaking news, and town... More
Dumbarton Oaks American Beech Grove , Dumbarton Oaks Park, 1703 32nd S...
See also HABS DC-571 for related documentation. Significance: The trees of the Dumbarton Oaks American Beech Grove (Fagus grandifolia) are significant because of their longevity and association with Beatrix Jon... More
Betsy Williams Cottage, Roger Williams Park, Providence, Providence Co...
Significance: Built by Nathaniel Williams, the house was willed to the City of Providence by Williams's granddaughter Betsy in 1871. It is located in Roger Williams Park and is part of the National Historic Dis... More
McKinley Park, Bounded by Alhambra Boulevard, McKinley Boulevard, 35th...
Second Place Winner - 2017 HALS Challenge: Documenting City or Town Parks. Significance: McKinley Park is a significant cultural landscape as Sacramento's first park related to the American urban parks movement... More
Farragut Square Japanese Pagoda Tree, 17th Street, Northwest, between ...
See also HABS DC-671 and HALS DC-4 for related documentation. Significance: The Farragut Square Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) is a character defining feature of Farragut Square and is significant beca... More
Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (O...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Keywords: City, river Credit: K. Kiley Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chamber
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court chamber was the meeting place of the colony’s and (later state’s) highest court. In 1791 the U.S. Supreme Court used this court chamber for one session until their courtroom in Ci... More
Philadelphia Independence Hall - National Parks Gallery
View of southern entrance to Independence Hall from Independence Square.
Street Crowd 1 - National Parks Gallery
Visitors gather to join in a memorial ceremony in front of John F. Kennedy's birthplace as a part of the 50th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning.
A stone pillar marking the spot where, in 1806, Rocky Mountain explore...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
A scene from the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a 32-acre urban waterfro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
A family experiences a surprisingly remote-looking stretch of the Hist...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
A scene from the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a 32-acre urban waterfro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
A scene from the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a 32-acre urban waterfro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
A scene from the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a 32-acre urban waterfro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
An interpretive display within the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a 32-a...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The display recalls a visit to the area in 1806 by Rocky Mountain explorer Zebulon Pike (for whom Pikes Peak is named). It includes de... More
A scene from the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a 32-acre urban waterfro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Parked at Home (Urban Parks) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
This image can be used on webpages, social media, or as a poster to promote virtual opportunities for NPS programs and parks, which are listed on NPS.gov.
Fountain on the Mall and part of terrace
On mount: Central Park, New York. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
Marshall Square Park, 200 East Marshall Street, West Chester, Chester ...
Honorable Mention Recipient - 2017 HALS Challenge: Documenting City or Town Parks Significance: On March 13, 1848 the Burgesses of West Chester established Marshall Square as the Borough's first public park. It... More
Eisenhower Park, Bounded by Touro Street, Thames Street, and Washingto...
Honorable Mention Recipient - 2017 HALS Challenge: Documenting City or Town Parks Significance: Eisenhower Park lies within a vernacular landscape of national significance. Newport was one of the British Empir... More
Lincoln Park, Lily Pool, 125 Fullerton Drive between Stockton Drive an...
3rd Place Winner - 2016 HALS Challenge: Documenting National Register Listed Landscapes Significance: The Lincoln Park Lily Pool is significant to the development of landscape architecture as an exemplary work ... More
Fountain on the Mall and part of terrace
On mount: Central Park, New York. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
Marshall Square Park, 200 East Marshall Street, West Chester, Chester ...
Honorable Mention Recipient - 2017 HALS Challenge: Documenting City or Town Parks Significance: On March 13, 1848 the Burgesses of West Chester established Marshall Square as the Borough's first public park. It... More
Lincoln Park, Lily Pool, 125 Fullerton Drive between Stockton Drive an...
3rd Place Winner - 2016 HALS Challenge: Documenting National Register Listed Landscapes Significance: The Lincoln Park Lily Pool is significant to the development of landscape architecture as an exemplary work ... More
Eisenhower Park, Bounded by Touro Street, Thames Street, and Washingto...
Honorable Mention Recipient - 2017 HALS Challenge: Documenting City or Town Parks Significance: Eisenhower Park lies within a vernacular landscape of national significance. Newport was one of the British Empir... More
Lincoln Park, Lily Pool, 125 Fullerton Drive between Stockton Drive an...
3rd Place Winner - 2016 HALS Challenge: Documenting National Register Listed Landscapes Significance: The Lincoln Park Lily Pool is significant to the development of landscape architecture as an exemplary work ... More
Lincoln Park, Lily Pool, 125 Fullerton Drive between Stockton Drive an...
3rd Place Winner - 2016 HALS Challenge: Documenting National Register Listed Landscapes Significance: The Lincoln Park Lily Pool is significant to the development of landscape architecture as an exemplary work ... More
Lincoln Park, Lily Pool, 125 Fullerton Drive between Stockton Drive an...
3rd Place Winner - 2016 HALS Challenge: Documenting National Register Listed Landscapes Significance: The Lincoln Park Lily Pool is significant to the development of landscape architecture as an exemplary work ... More
Quitely grazing., Bernard Spragg Photo
New Zealand Farming
One Tree Hill Auckland.. Bernard Spragg photography
The monument on Maungakiekie is important in its honouring of both the Maori people of Tamaki-makau-rau and John Logan Campbell, one of the first European settlers of the area and 'Father of Auckland City'. Alt... More
One Tree Hill Auckland.. Bernard Spragg photography
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is ... More
Auckland., Bernard Spragg Photo
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is ... More
One Tree Hill Auckland.. Bernard Spragg photography
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is ... More
One Tree Hill Auckland.. Bernard Spragg photography
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is ... More
One Tree Hill Auckland.. Bernard Spragg photography
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is ... More
Montrose Park Tulip Poplar , Montrose Park, clearing in northwest corn...
See also HABS DC-697 for related documentation. Significance: The Montrose Park Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is significant because of its longevity and picturesque setting. Moreover, due to its large... More
Montrose Park Tulip Poplar , Montrose Park, clearing in northwest corn...
See also HABS DC-697 for related documentation. Significance: The Montrose Park Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is significant because of its longevity and picturesque setting. Moreover, due to its large... More
Montrose Park Tulip Poplar , Montrose Park, clearing in northwest corn...
See also HABS DC-697 for related documentation. Significance: The Montrose Park Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is significant because of its longevity and picturesque setting. Moreover, due to its large... More
Montrose Park Tulip Poplar , Montrose Park, clearing in northwest corn...
See also HABS DC-697 for related documentation. Significance: The Montrose Park Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is significant because of its longevity and picturesque setting. Moreover, due to its large... More
Oklahoma City Civic Center, Bounded by N. Shartel Avenue to the West, ...
Drawings 1-3 are copyright and are deposited in the field notes. Significance: The plan for the Civic Center Complex was included in the first and last completed comprehensive city plan for Oklahoma City that w... More
Oklahoma City Civic Center, Bounded by N. Shartel Avenue to the West, ...
Drawings 1-3 are copyright and are deposited in the field notes. Significance: The plan for the Civic Center Complex was included in the first and last completed comprehensive city plan for Oklahoma City that w... More
Oklahoma City Civic Center, Bounded by N. Shartel Avenue to the West, ...
Drawings 1-3 are copyright and are deposited in the field notes. Significance: The plan for the Civic Center Complex was included in the first and last completed comprehensive city plan for Oklahoma City that w... More
Oklahoma City Civic Center, Bounded by N. Shartel Avenue to the West, ...
Drawings 1-3 are copyright and are deposited in the field notes. Significance: The plan for the Civic Center Complex was included in the first and last completed comprehensive city plan for Oklahoma City that w... More
Oklahoma City Civic Center, Bounded by N. Shartel Avenue to the West, ...
Drawings 1-3 are copyright and are deposited in the field notes. Significance: The plan for the Civic Center Complex was included in the first and last completed comprehensive city plan for Oklahoma City that w... More
Oklahoma City Civic Center, Bounded by N. Shartel Avenue to the West, ...
Drawings 1-3 are copyright and are deposited in the field notes. Significance: The plan for the Civic Center Complex was included in the first and last completed comprehensive city plan for Oklahoma City that w... More
Oklahoma City Civic Center, Bounded by N. Shartel Avenue to the West, ...
Drawings 1-3 are copyright and are deposited in the field notes. Significance: The plan for the Civic Center Complex was included in the first and last completed comprehensive city plan for Oklahoma City that w... More
Seward Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Indicated as an open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this space has been treated as an open landscaped area since its first improvement in the 1880s. It is located within the Nation... More
Seward Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Indicated as an open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this space has been treated as an open landscaped area since its first improvement in the 1880s. It is located within the Nation... More
Seward Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Indicated as an open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this space has been treated as an open landscaped area since its first improvement in the 1880s. It is located within the Nation... More
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Located on the Eight Street axis, L'Enfant designated this intersection as a site to be improved by one of the states, this major intersection was the site of a nineteenth century market. Since th... More
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Located on the Eight Street axis, L'Enfant designated this intersection as a site to be improved by one of the states, this major intersection was the site of a nineteenth century market. Since th... More
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Located on the Eight Street axis, L'Enfant designated this intersection as a site to be improved by one of the states, this major intersection was the site of a nineteenth century market. Since th... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Logan Circle, Vermont Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, & Thirteenth Street...
Significance: Included as open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this intersection comprised of a large circular reservation flanked by four smaller ones, has features landscaped park land since it... More
Farragut Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
See also HALS Nos. DC-4 and -5 for related documentation. Significance: Included as an open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 18... More
Farragut Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
See also HALS Nos. DC-4 and -5 for related documentation. Significance: Included as an open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 18... More
Farragut Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
See also HALS Nos. DC-4 and -5 for related documentation. Significance: Included as an open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 18... More
Farragut Square, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
See also HALS Nos. DC-4 and -5 for related documentation. Significance: Included as an open space on both the L'Enfant and Ellicott plans, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 18... More
Farragut Square Ginkgo, 17th Street, Northwest, between I and K street...
See also HABS DC-671 and HALS DC-5 for related documentation. Significance: The Farragut Square Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a character defining feature of Farragut Square and is significant because of its size, ... More
Farragut Square Ginkgo, 17th Street, Northwest, between I and K street...
See also HABS DC-671 and HALS DC-5 for related documentation. Significance: The Farragut Square Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a character defining feature of Farragut Square and is significant because of its size, ... More
Farragut Square Ginkgo, 17th Street, Northwest, between I and K street...
See also HABS DC-671 and HALS DC-5 for related documentation. Significance: The Farragut Square Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a character defining feature of Farragut Square and is significant because of its size, ... More
Farragut Square Ginkgo, 17th Street, Northwest, between I and K street...
See also HABS DC-671 and HALS DC-5 for related documentation. Significance: The Farragut Square Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a character defining feature of Farragut Square and is significant because of its size, ... More
Thomas Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Included as open space on both L'Enfant's and Ellicott's plans of the city, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 1871. The equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. George Tho... More
Thomas Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Included as open space on both L'Enfant's and Ellicott's plans of the city, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 1871. The equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. George Tho... More
Thomas Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Included as open space on both L'Enfant's and Ellicott's plans of the city, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 1871. The equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. George Tho... More
Thomas Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Included as open space on both L'Enfant's and Ellicott's plans of the city, this reservation has served as a park since its first improvement in 1871. The equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. George Tho... More