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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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Shoe Store, from the series Connecticut Avenue

DC Waterfront, Maine Avenue

Fountain, Dumbarton Oaks

We Who Believe In Freedom

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

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

Soda Fountain

Washington, DC, Tree-lined Street

Pinback Button, "Free D.C."

Grocery Store, 14th & U Streets

Smithsonian Institution Building and The Mall, 1855

Pig 'N Pit barbeque restaurant on corner of 6th and Florida Avenue.

Mule Train on 14th Street

City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard


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