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Explore America: Washington, D.C.

Explore America and discover people, places, art, and history that connect to Washington, D.C., in the Smithsonian’s collections. The nation's capital is known for its monuments and museums, but Washington, D.C., has vibrant neighborhoods and a culture all its own. Held in trust for the American people, the Smithsonian’s collections document the country’s history, art from across the globe, scientific discovery, and the vast wonders of the natural and cultural world. Visit Smithsonian Open Access to download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s 2D and 3D images.


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Washington DC, from the United States Series

Georgetown Waterfront

Hi-Boy Donut Shop

Washington DC, from the United States Series

Handyman in Washington, DC

South Capitol Street at M Street. Washington, D.C., February 1972, from the series Southern Roads/City Pavements

Resting on the Goalpost. Washington, D.C., June 1969, from the series Southern Roads/City Pavements

36th Street

Washing the Walk, (Burberry's), from the series Connecticut Avenue

Beer Drinkers at the Sea Grill, Washington, DC

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Watercolor Street Scene

Dupont Circle Crowd--Hands Across America, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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Third and Rhode Island

Old Canal Lock House

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Georgetown Corner in the Rain

Dancing, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Fruit Seller with man on bicycle, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Overview of Dupont Circle, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Two Boys at Carrolburg Place, Washington, D.C.

H Street Parking

Gargoyle Holding Ball, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Old C. and O. Canal, Georgetown, D.C.

Corner with Torn Posters, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Washington, D.C. Foreclosure Quilt

The Washington Monument as Seen from the Pan American Union

Shoe Store, from the series Connecticut Avenue

DC Waterfront, Maine Avenue


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