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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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Marvin Gaye at the recording session for "Let's Get It On"

Roberta Flack

Roland L. Freeman, Photographer, Washington DC

Hi-Boy Donut Shop

Old Post Office Pavillion in Washington, DC

Fabrics of the Future Exhibit

Homestead Grays

1960Now Portfolio (A): Untitled

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

Parade Thrills!

Octagon Building, Washington, DC

Handyman in Washington, DC

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

Photograph of mail streetcar in Washington, DC

Portrait of Alma Thomas in her Studio

Lillian Evanti

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

Photograph of airmail planes at Washington, DC

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

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

Color transparency of William Christenberry in his Washington, DC studio

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

Beer Drinkers at the Sea Grill, Washington, DC

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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

Republic Theatre [acetate film photonegative]

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

The children’s choir of Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., 1998

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Mayor Marion Barry & Betty Shabazz

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Dancing, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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

Bernice Johnson Reagon

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