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

Twentieth Anniversary Concert

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Third and Rhode Island

First Baptist Women Present A tribute To Black Women

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

Old Canal Lock House

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Mayor Marion Barry & Betty Shabazz

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Georgetown Corner in the Rain

Dancing, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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

Sweet Honey In the Rock

Green wrap hat made by Vanilla Beane

Sweet Honey In the Rock 23rd Anniversary Concert

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Overview of Dupont Circle, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Two Boys at Carrolburg Place, Washington, D.C.

Electric Streetcar, Capital Traction Co. # 303

H Street Parking

Gargoyle Holding Ball, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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Old C. and O. Canal, Georgetown, D.C.

D.C. Neighborhood Libraries

Corner with Torn Posters, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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Poster for African Liberation Day

Washington, D.C. Foreclosure Quilt

Road Map of the District of Columbia

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

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