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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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Poster: Come one Come All Capital City Pavillion Rare Essence, Pleasure, and Pump Blenders

Washington D.C. Metro

Howard University Marching Band

DC Funk Parade

Old Post Office Pavillion in Washington, DC

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk and Parade

Howard University Marching Band

Poster: Roots Promotion Presents Happy New Year Connection with the Mighty Sparrow, Gizzae formerly Dallol, and Rhythm Factor at The Citadel

Bridge in Rock Creek Park entering the National Zoo, Washington, DC

Octagon Building, Washington, DC

DC Funk Parade

Postcard, "Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC presents 'The Wizard of OZ', featuring an all-male cast", 2002, color

DC Funk Parade

Uzikee

DC Funk Parade

Lillian Evanti

DC Funk Parade

DC Funk Parade

[Newsboys, at least three girls, and men in front of Howard Theater, with Cab Calloway's name on signs : acetate film photonegative,]

Anacostia ACs baseball players posing with bats

Color transparency of William Christenberry in his Washington, DC studio

Lichtman Theater [front, exterior of Booker T Theatre] [acetate film photonegative]

DC Funk Parade

Republic Theatre [acetate film photonegative]

DC Cowboys Dance Company

[Robert Scurlock in front of Capitol with Speed Graphic camera : acetate film photonegative,]]

Mr. Miller in front of the Republic Theatre [acetate film photonegative]

Anacostia Neighborhood Museum

[Stadium seats and advertisements in outfield of baseball field.] [Acetate film photonegative]

Dr. Terry [exterior view of Ethical Prescription Pharmacy, Inc. : cellulose acetate photonegative]

Scurlock Studio

Ethical Pharmacy, c/o Dr. Terry, July 1950 [cellulose acetate photonegative]

Original Frederick Douglas [Douglass] House in Anacostia [black-and-white photonegative]

Ward 8 neighborhoods

Southeast Neighborhood House


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