Runaway reward poster, Washington DC
November 16, 1858
Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC
Funeral caisson at Arlington National Cemetery of one sailor from among the 260 enlisted men and officers who died on board the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898.
1899 Storm, Washington DC
shoveled sidewalks following the an 1899 snow storm
View of graves at Arlington National Cemetery
Ca. 1900..View of graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Woman looking at tombstone in center of picture.
Portrait of May Palmer Depew, Washington DC
Portrait of May Palmer Depew seated at a desk. Wife of US Senator Chauncey Depew...Chauncey Depew (April 23, 1834- April 5, 1928) was a United States Senator from New York serving between 1899 and 1911...Ca. 1900
Portrait of John M. Harlan, Washington DC
John Marshall Harlan (June 1, 1833 - October 14, 1911) was an American Supreme Court associate justice. He is most notable as the sole dissenter in the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson, which upheld Southern seg... More
Washington Monument, Washington DC
View of the Washington Monument taken from near the Treasury Building, ca 1900
Graves at Arlington National Cemetery
NaN Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of the Washington Monument from Arlington House
View of the Washington Monument and the District of Columbia from Arlington House.
American Red Cross Building, Washington DC
17th Street, NW (between D and E Street)..Exterior view of the American Red Cross building with flags (Red Cross, USA, Great Britian, France) fling on it...Ca. 1920
Southern Cornerstone, Washington DC
Beginning with the Southern corner a survey party, lead by Andrew Ellicott, placed stones one mile apart to mark the boundary of the District of Columbia. The Southern corner stone was erected with great ceremo... More
Harvey's Oyster House, Washington DC
Harvey's Oyster House, 11th and Pennsylvania Avenue, was established in 1858 and was one of Washington's most popular restaurants and moved into this building in 1866. Every President from Grant through FDR din... More
Exterior view of National Archives building
Constitution Avenue, NW (between 7th and 8th Street)..Ca. 1945 Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restriction... More
View of a street in Alexandria, Virginia
Street scene (King Street?) in Alexandria, Virginia. There are two men standing next to a building...Ca. 1900
F Street, Washington DC
View of F Street, NW from 9th Street looking West. (ca 1900)
Library of Congress, Washington DC
View of the Jefferson building of the Library of Congress taken about 1900
Aqueduct Bridge, Washington DC
View of Aqueduct Bridge, ca 1900, from Georgetown toward Virginia Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Convention Hall, Washington DC
Also known as the Northern Liberty Market, the Convention Hall was the chief competitor of Center Market and was built in 1874. Located on the east side of 5th Street, NW, between K and L Streets, the market w... More
US Capitol, Washington DC
View of the US Capitol from atop the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building (Orginally named the National Museum) ca 1900
View of graves in the Civil War section of Arlington National Cemetery
Unknown soldiers are marked with small cube shaped markers, while known soldiers have standard sized markers. All soldiers in the Civil War section fought for the North.
Cherry Blossoms, Washington DC
An artist seen painting the Cherry Blossoms along the Tidal Basin
Typical DC Row Houses, Washington DC
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington DC
View of the Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain designed be Daniel Chester French in 1913. Archibald Wallingham Butt and Francis Davis Millet both lost their lives on the RMS Titanic (1912).
Temple of Fame, Washington DC
The Temple of Fame located in Arlington National Cemetery (ca 1915)
Interior view of the American Red Cross building
View of the Assembly Room in the American Red Cross building. Person sitting in far corner...Designed by Trowbridge and Livingston and completed in 1917...17th Street, NW (between D and E Street)..Ca. 1920
Bonus Army Camp, Washington DC
View of the Bonus Army camp in the Anacostia flats (1932)
Key Mansion, Washington DC - A black and white photo of a town with a ...
Francis Scott Key mansion in Georgetown. Despite local efforts to save the building, it was razed in 1948 to make way for a ramp connecting the Whitehurst Freeway to the Key Bridge
Charles Sumner School, Washington, D.C.
View of the Charles Sumner School, 17th and M Streets, NW. Designed by Adolph Cluss the school was constructed in 1872 and was the first public school building erected for the education of the District's black ... More
Van Ness Park, Washington, D.C.
Two people relaxing in Van Ness Park about 1880
Washington Star, Washington, D.C.
The Washington Star building, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, was apart of Washington's "newspaper row." The newspaper ceased publication in 1981
View of a house in Bladensburg - Victorian era public domain image
View of a house in Bladensburg with a black boy walking in front of it..5 October 1899
Exterior view of of the old Department of Agriculture Building
Built in 1868 - razed in 1930; designed by Adolph Cluss..View of two women standing near ivey covered wall in front or the north side of the old Department of Argiculture building...National Mall between 12th a... More
View of Braddock House, Washington DC
North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia..Ca. 1900 Public domain photograph of shopping center, department store building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Theodore Roosevelt at the Army War College
President Teddy Roosevelt speaking at the Masonic laying of the cornerstone of the Army War College on February 21, 1903 located on the grounds of Ft. McNair at 4th and P Streets, SW. ..The College was closed d... More
William Tecumseh Sherman Memorial
Dedication of the William Tecumseh Sherman Memorial in 1903. Designed by Carl Rohl-Smith and is located near the White House (E and 15th Street)
Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth
Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth (February 12, 1884 - February 20, 1980) was the only child of Theodore Roosevelt and his first wife, Alice Hathaway Lee. Alice led an unconventional and sometimes controversial lif... More
Graves of and Monument to Spanish American War nurses
Arlington, Virginia Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - monument, cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyrig... More
Taft Bridge, Washington DC
Looking down Connecticut Avenue over the Taft Bridge. The lions were designed by Roland Perry
Georgetown House Boats, Washington DC
House boats along the C&O Canal just west of Georgetown
White House Shovelers, Washington DC
White House staff seen removing the snow from the front driveway
Peirce Mill, Washington DC
Peirce Mill, a water powered grist mill in Rock Creek Park, was built in the 1820's by Isaac Peirce. Today it is the last mill still standing in the District of Columbia
Portrait of Marie Hengelmuller and daughter
Baron Ladislaus Hengelmuller de Hengervar (also Laszlo Hengelmuller von Hengervar), (1845-1917) was a longterm Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to the United States, stretching through multiple Presidential administ... More
Bonus Army Marchers, Washington DC
Bonus Army marchers encamped in Washington (1932)
Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Located at H and 15th Streets, NW (northwest corner) the hotel was built in 1887 and quickly became a fashionable apartment hotel for members of Congress. In an effort to compete with other hotels the Shoreham ... More
Portrait of John Hay, Washington DC
John Milton Hay (October 8, 1838 - July 1, 1905) was an American politician who served as Secretary of State from 1898 to 1905. his public career began as a secretary to Abraham Lincoln and is credited by some ... More
William Jennings Bryan and Mr. Jones
William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 - July 26, 1925) was an American lawyer, statesman, and politician. He was a three-time Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States. President Woodrow Wils... More
Portrait of Senator Chauncey Depew
Chauncey Depew (April 23, 1834- April 5, 1928) was a United States Senator from New York serving between 1899 and 1911...Ca. 1900
Exterior view of the old Agriculture building
Exterior view of the old Department of Agriculture building (Northwest corner) with Smithsonian Castle in background and greenhouse in foreground..National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, SW..Ca. 1900
President William McKinley's death mask
William McKinley (January 29, 1843 - September 14, 1901) was the 25th President of the United States. He was elected twice, in 1896 and 1900, but was assassinated in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffa... More
John A. Wilson Building, Washington DC
The John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue). Orginally named the District building, it was constructed in 1904-08 and was remaned in 1994 to honor the long time city council member John A Wilson.
Pan American Union, Washington DC
Interior view of the Pan American Union (Organization of American States) building
Prospect Park in New York, Washington DC
This column, located in Prospect Park (Brooklyn, New York) commemorates the 400 Maryland soldiers who fought at Lookout Hill during the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. Designed by Stanford White, the ... More
General view of the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery
General view of the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery, tombstone surrounded by iron fence to the right of image. This marker could be the grave of George Washington Parke Custis.
Lafayette Park, Washington DC
A snow covered Lafayette Park. At the center is the Clark Mills statue of Andrew Jackson
Churchill Hotel on Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bridge Over Great Falls, Washington DC
A family crosses a wooden bridge near Great Falls on the Potomac River
View of a steamboat at Mount Vernon dock
Mount Vernon, Virginia, Potomac River Public domain photograph of a steamboat ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington Post, Washington DC
The Washington Post Building located at 1337 E Street Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Confederate Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia
Erected in 1889 by Confederate Veterans of the Civil War and designed by M. Gasper Buberl..Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia..View of a man looking at the Confederate Monument on Washington Street in Alex... More
Department of Agriculture: Exterior view of the old and new buildings
Exterior view of the old and new Department of Agriculture buildings, West side. Smithsonian Castle in background...Old building: Built in 1868 - razed in 1930; designed by Adolph Cluss. New building designed b... More
Gun Barrel Fence, Washington, D.C.
2803 & 2805 P Street in Georgetown - The Gun Barrel Fence. The 364 gun barrels were aquired from the Washington Navy Yard following its burning in 1814 by the British Army.
Bartholdi Fountain, Washington, D.C.
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi created the fountain for the 1876 American centennial celebration in Philadelphia. At the close of the exhibiton the fountain was purchased y the US Government at the suggestion of Fr... More
William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley (January 29, 1843 - September 14, 1901) was the 25th President of the United States. He was elected twice, in 1896 and 1900, but was assassinated in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffa... More
Army & Navy Club, Washington, D.C.
Built in 1891 by architect Harvey L. Page, the clubhouse at 17th and Eye Streets, NW was the first permanent home to the Army & Navy Club. in 1911 the club moved into a new building across the street. It was ev... More
Portrait of Ladislaus Hengelmuller
Baron Ladislaus Hengelmuller de Hengervar (also Laszlo Hengelmuller von Hengervar), (1845-1917) was a longterm Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to the United States, stretching through multiple Presidential administ... More
Railroad Station, Washington DC
The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station located at 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW and has sometimes been refered to as the Pennsylvania Railroad Station. Built in 1873 and was the site of President James A.... More
Key Mansion, Washington DC - An old photo of a building with a flag on...
Built in 1802 by Thomas Clark, this house is where Francis Scott Key and his family lived while he was a lawer in Georgetown from 1805 -1833. The house was located at 3518 M Street, NW and despite several effor... More
Image of the Neary, Sullivan, and Capron grave markers
Arlington, Virginia..Ca 1900 Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
East Entrance of the White House
East entrance to the White House Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of Sherman Drive in Arlington National Cemetery
This is believed to be Sherman Drive because the Temple of Fame on the left side of the road.
Potomac river, Great Falls, Washington DC
View of Great Falls on the Potomac River during a low water period
Pauline, Washington DC. Hand colored photograph
Pauline was the pet of President William Howard Taft and is seen here grazing on the south lawn of the White House. She supplied the Taft family with fresh milk daily.
Potomac river Canoe Race!, Washington DC
Canoe race on the Potomac River Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Georgetown C&O Canal, Washington DC
View of the C&O Canal looking at the Wisconsin Avenue bridge in Georgetown
Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont in Dupont Circle
Statue of Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont in Dupont Circle. The Family had this statue moved to the family estate in Winterthur, Delaware and replaced it with the Henry Bacon and Daniel Chester French designed fountain.
View of the wreck of the Mary Washington
The boat was owned by the Upper Potomac Steamboat Company...Wrecked in the Potomac River.
View of a walk at the US Botanic Garden
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More
Bartholdi fountain and new conservatory
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More
Portrait of Pompeo Coppini, Italy
Pompeo Luigi Coppini (May 19, 1870-September 26, 1957) was a sculptor, born in Moglia, Mantua, Italy, on May 19, 1870, the son of Giovanni and Leandra (Raffa) Coppini. He grew up in Florence where he was a stud... More
Old Post Office, Washington, D.C.
Old Post Office building, 12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, was completed in 1899.
View of Lawton gravesite, Washington DC
View of Major General Henry Lawton gravesite shortly after interment near old ampitheater, which is located near Arlington House..Ca. 1900
Carlyle House in Alexandria, Virginia
View of the interior courtyard of the Carlyle House in Alexandria, Virginia. Site where George Washington recieved his first military commission...North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia..Ca.1900
Unknown painting at National Gallery of Art
Public domain image of painting from the National Gallery of Art, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
African-American woman pushing a cart down an alley
Alexandria, Virginia..Ca. 1900 Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
President's Cabinet Room, Washington DC
President's Cabinet Room in the White House (Roosevelt Adminstration, ca 1905)
Taft Bridge, Washington DC
Taft Bridge, which spans Rock Creek Park, was opened in 1907 and at the time was the largest concrete bridge in the world
Taft Inauguration, Washington DC
President William Howard Taft and his wife Helen during inaugural parade, March 4, 1909. A snow storm forced the inauguration to take place inside the Capitol and it took 6,000 men half the night to cleared ove... More
Minerva of Peace, Washington DC
"Minerva of Peace" by Elihu Vedder inside the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress
Cannon, Washington DC - A cannon sitting on top of a stone block
One of the canons outside Healy Hall on the campus of Georgetown University
Potomac river, Georgetown Boat house, Washington DC
Just above the Aquaduct Bridge is the Potomac Boat Club.
View of Sheridan Gate, Washington DC
Other images of Sheridan gate are different then this one. unable to determine if this is a re-designed gate or a totally different structure...Arlington, Virginia
View of the Botanic Garden with US Capitol in background
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More
View of the old ampitheater near Arlington House in Arlington National...
Built in 1868 to host the annual Decoration (now Memorial) Day festivities at the cemetery. It was used until 1920 when the new amphitheater opened...Ca. 1920
View of the old ampitheater at Arlington National Cemetery
Build in 1868 to host the annual Decoration (now Memorial) Day festivities at the cemetery. It was used until 1920 when the new ampitheater opened.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington DC
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, ca 1925. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of the new conservatory and US Capitol
The Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC first suggested the creation of the US Botanic Garden in 1816. By an act of Congress, it was 1820 and given land west of the US C... More
Georgetown Old Stone House, Washington DC
Located on M Street in Georgetown this house was built in 1765, making it the oldest standing building in the District of Columbia. The house was built by Christopher Layman, a cabinetmaker by trade, and served... More
Portrait of Gaetano Trentanove, Washington DC
Gaetano Trentanove (1858-1937) was an Italian sculptor who has three works within the District of Columbia. The first is of Jacques Marquette and in located in statuary hall within the US Capitol. Next is a sta... More
Portrait of Dante Sodini, Washington DC
His sculpture of Jabez L.M. Curry, a gift from the state of Alabama, is in statuary hall inside the US Capitol...Ca. 1900