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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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DC Cowboys Dance Company

Old Canal Lock House

Insignia, District of Columbia National Guard, United States Army

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Overview of Dupont Circle, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Game-Used Football

Electric Streetcar, Capital Traction Co. # 303

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.

D.C. Neighborhood Libraries

Corner with Torn Posters, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Washington, D.C. Foreclosure Quilt

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

Poster, "D.C. Statehood Now!"; poster

Road Map of the District of Columbia

The Musical Life of Chuck Brown

The Washington Monument as Seen from the Pan American Union

Shoe Store, from the series Connecticut Avenue

DC Waterfront, Maine Avenue

Fountain, Dumbarton Oaks

District of Columbia, from the United States Series

District of Columbia Owney tag

(Aerial View of the Smithsonian)

Anacostia Neighborhood Museum

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

Harry the Hipster Puppet from Sam and Friends

Kramer Books and Afterwords, from the series Connecticut Avenue


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