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Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D. C.

Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

Chapel of Our Lady of Bistrica, Queen of Croatia, erected by Croats of America and Canada sponsored by the Croatian Catholic Union. Statue of Our Lady of Bistrica is art work of Croatian sculptor Joseph Turkaly... More

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

This shrine, the largest Catholic church in the United States is a tribute to American Catholics to our Blessed Mother as patroness of the country. In the upper church can be seen the main altar under the balda... More

The National Presbyterian Church and Center, 4101 Nebraska Ave., N. W.

The National Presbyterian Church and Center, 4101 Nebraska Ave., N. W.

"In the nation's capital." Night view showing "Tower of Faith," forecourt and fountain. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

Sacrifice window, War Memorial chapel. Designed by Joseph G. Reynolds & Associates, Boston. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C.

Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

The Florence Nightingale window. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain reproduction of English medieval illuminated manuscript page - Picryl description

The White House - south front, Washington, D.C.

The White House - south front, Washington, D.C.

The first public building to be begun in Washington when its cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792. All presidents except George Washington have lived here. The mansion was partially destroyed by the British... More

Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D. C.

Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Raleigh Hotel, Washington, D. C.

Raleigh Hotel, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D. C.

Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D. C.

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Bureau of Internal Revenue, Washington, D. C.

Bureau of Internal Revenue, Washington, D. C.

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Illuminated fountain on Capitol Plaza, Washington, D. C.

Illuminated fountain on Capitol Plaza, Washington, D. C.

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Waiting room, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

Waiting room, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.

View across the Potomac River. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of the vintage Boston Massachusetts postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D. C.

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

United States Capitol Dome, Washington, D. C.

United States Capitol Dome, Washington, D. C.

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The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, cherry blossom time, Washington, D.C.

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, cherry blossom time, Washington, D.C.

The Japanese cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin is considered the most beautiful photographer's paradise in the world. Thousands of visitors from every state in the nation and foreign countries view the nat... More

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Erected at a cost of 15 million dollars - the building has almost a half million feet of floor space. Built of pink Tennessee marble, it houses the Kress Collection, the Widener Collection, as well as the perso... More

Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.

Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C.

Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C.

Dulles Airport is unique because of the new concept of airport operations - a compact terminal building with mobile lounges that carry passengers in comfort to aircraft parked half a mile away. Courtesy of Bost... More

The Franciscan Monastery and Rosary Portico, Washington, D. C.

The Franciscan Monastery and Rosary Portico, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Archives Building of the United States of America, Washington, D. C.

Archives Building of the United States of America, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

U. S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.

U. S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.

Occupies a site close to the Library of Congress and face the Capitol. The imposing entrance is flanked by two seated figures by Jas. E. Fraser. The lofty columns and quiet dignity of this classical structure i... More

Home of the original Velatis famous caramels, established in 1866

Home of the original Velatis famous caramels, established in 1866

Velatis with its old world charm is truly one of the finer candy stores in the nation's capital and has recently been honored by the Fine Arts Commission by being name to be preserved as a Washington landmark. ... More

Greetings from Washington, D. C.

Greetings from Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Post Chapel Army Medical Center, Washington, D. C.

Post Chapel Army Medical Center, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Aeroplane view of the Key Bridge and Georgetown College, Washington, D. C.

Aeroplane view of the Key Bridge and Georgetown College, Washington, D...

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Greetings from Washington, D. C.

Greetings from Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Completed in 1897 at a cost of 6 million dollars, the building design follows a modified French Renaissance style of architecture. The nearby annex was added in 1938. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Pennsylvania Avenue from Treasury Building, Washington, D. C.

Pennsylvania Avenue from Treasury Building, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the banks of the Potomac near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the banks of the Pot...

Edward Durrell Stone, architect. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of the vintage Boston Massachusetts postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington Monument and Cherry Blossoms, Washington, D. C.

Washington Monument and Cherry Blossoms, Washington, D. C.

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Lincoln Memorial and Mirror Pool, looking toward Arlington National Cemetery across the Potomac, Washington, D. C.

Lincoln Memorial and Mirror Pool, looking toward Arlington National Ce...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C.

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Springtime in Washington, D.C. postcard

Springtime in Washington, D.C. postcard

Shown are the Washington Monument, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial. Courtesy of Boston public library.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial, showing Washington Monument, Washington, D. C.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial, showing Washington Monument, Washington, D....

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, Washington, D. C.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

U. S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Airline ticket counters, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

Airline ticket counters, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C...

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West view of Franciscan Monastery showing statue of St. Francis and the Doves, Washington, D. C.

West view of Franciscan Monastery showing statue of St. Francis and th...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

U. S. Capitol, at night, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Capitol, at night, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Aerial view of Washington, D. C., from capitol

Aerial view of Washington, D. C., from capitol

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Mount Calvary Altar, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

Mount Calvary Altar, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

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Archives Building of the United States of America, Washington, D. C.

Archives Building of the United States of America, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

The south transept and central tower viewed from bishop's garden. Within the tower are more than one hundred tons of bells (a 53 bell carillon and a 10 bell ring peal). Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

View of Washington Cathedral as it will appear when completed. (from architect's water color). Courtesy of Boston Public Library

West Hall, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

West Hall, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sheraton-Carlton Hotel, 923 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006

Sheraton-Carlton Hotel, 923 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 2...

Just two blocks from the White House, the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel is the meeting place for the V.I.P's from all over the world. You'll enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere and courteous service here, and the unusua... More

Administration building, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

Administration building, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C...

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"Mormon" Chapel in the nation's capital, Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints, Washington, D. C.

"Mormon" Chapel in the nation's capital, Church of Jesus of Latter Day...

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Statue Hall -- U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

Statue Hall -- U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

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The Museum of History and Technology, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

The Museum of History and Technology, Smithsonian Institution, Washing...

Containing exhibits illustrating the cultural and technological development of our nation from colonial times. Opened in 1964. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

St. Philomena Chapel, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

St. Philomena Chapel, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

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Fountain and Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C.

Fountain and Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C.

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National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

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U. S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D. C.

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The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel. A gift by the bishops and diocesan clergy of the United States. The chapel was opened during Holy week, 1970. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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The Mayflower, a Sonesta Hotel, Washington, D. C. 20036

The Mayflower, a Sonesta Hotel, Washington, D. C. 20036

Washington comes to life, be it day or night, at the Mayflower.. strategically located in the heart of the Nation's capital. 1000 rooms offer the latest in comfort. Home of the beautiful La Chatelaine. Courtesy... More

Tucker's Restaurant, 2521 Pennsylvania Ave., S. E. Washington, D. C.

Tucker's Restaurant, 2521 Pennsylvania Ave., S. E. Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

Balalaika, the beautiful restaurant and night club, Connecticut Ave., at M St., Washington, D. C.

Balalaika, the beautiful restaurant and night club, Connecticut Ave., ...

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Interior of Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C.

Interior of Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C.

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Daybreak over Washington, D. C. showing Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument

Daybreak over Washington, D. C. showing Lincoln Memorial and Washingto...

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Cherry Blossom time in Washington, D. C., Washington Monument in background

Cherry Blossom time in Washington, D. C., Washington Monument in backg...

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Archives Building, Washington, D. C.

Archives Building, Washington, D. C.

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The Catacombs, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

The Catacombs, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

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Railroad Retirement Building, Washington, D. C.

Railroad Retirement Building, Washington, D. C.

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Greetings from Washington - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Greetings from Washington - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

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United States Supreme Court Building, Washington, D. C.

United States Supreme Court Building, Washington, D. C.

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Pan-American Building, Washington, D. C.

Pan-American Building, Washington, D. C.

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White House, south front, Washington, D. C.

White House, south front, Washington, D. C.

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U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

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Terrace dinning room, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

Terrace dinning room, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.

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Union Station, Washington, D. C.

Union Station, Washington, D. C.

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Hotel Commodore, Union Station Plaza, Washington, D. C.

Hotel Commodore, Union Station Plaza, Washington, D. C.

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Senate Hotel, 101 D Street, N. E., Washington, D. C., directly across plaza from Union Station, one block from United States Capital.

Senate Hotel, 101 D Street, N. E., Washington, D. C., directly across ...

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Greetings from Washington - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Greetings from Washington - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

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Sheraton-Park Hotel & Motor Inn, 2660 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D. C.

Sheraton-Park Hotel & Motor Inn, 2660 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, ...

1464 guest rooms, all with private bath, air conditioning, radio and television. Several fine restaurants and cocktail lounges. outdoor swimming pool and ice skating rink. Beautiful ballrooms, 30 meeting room c... More

Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C.

Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C.

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Congressional Library Annex, Washington, D. C.

Congressional Library Annex, Washington, D. C.

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Holy Ghost Altar, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

Holy Ghost Altar, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

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The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

Chapel of Our Lady of Peace, erected by Croats of America and Canada sponsored by the Croatian Catholic Union. Statue of Our Lady of Peace is art work of Croatian sculptor Joseph Turkaly. This chapel is dedicat... More

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Oriental blossoms, Washington, D. C.

Oriental blossoms, Washington, D. C.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice Building, Washington, D. C.

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice Building, Washi...

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New War Department Building, 21st and Virginia Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C.

New War Department Building, 21st and Virginia Ave., N. W., Washington...

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Gardens of Gethsemane, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

Gardens of Gethsemane, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

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United States Supreme Court Building, Washington, D. C.

United States Supreme Court Building, Washington, D. C.

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U. S. Capitol, by night, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Capitol, by night, Washington, D. C.

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Blessed Sacrament Altar, National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D. C.

Blessed Sacrament Altar, National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,...

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U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The Miraculous Medal Chapel shows in awesome splendor the medal which by formal canonical inquiry in 1836 was concluded to be supernatural origin. This chapel is as beautiful as any in the entire shrine, with i... More

Altar of the Nativity, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

Altar of the Nativity, Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D. C.

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U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C.

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The Washington Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 16th St. at Columbia Rd., N. W., Washington, D. C.

The Washington Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 16...

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