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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, "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

Members Standing Outside the Club at 813 S Street, NW

Architectural illustration of the new Student Center at UDC by Michael Marshall

DC Waterfront, Maine Avenue

Fountain, Dumbarton Oaks

We Who Believe In Freedom

District of Columbia Owney tag

(Aerial View of the Smithsonian)

Anacostia Neighborhood Museum

Harry the Hipster Puppet from Sam and Friends

Kramer Books and Afterwords, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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]

Postcard of Boulder Bridge in Rock Creek Park

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

Ward 8 neighborhoods

Southeast Neighborhood House

DC Funk Parade

Program, "Virginia Liston"

Plan for the Proposed Rock Creek Park

Program, "Louis Armstrong"

[Lincoln Theatre (Washington, D.C. : acetate film photonegative.]

Map of Anacostia neighborhoods

William T. Fauntroy's Metro hard hat.

Rock Creek Park

Anacostia River Tour

Ready, Set, Go!

Washington, DC, Tree-lined Street

Pinback Button, "Free D.C."

Smithsonian Institution Building and The Mall, 1855


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