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Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Across Grand Stairway, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Across Grand Stairway, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A.

The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of C...

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Ellis Island - Public domain scan / photograph

Ellis Island - Public domain scan / photograph

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[Emigrants in "pens" at Ellis Island, New York, probably on or near Christmas --note the decorations]

[Emigrants in "pens" at Ellis Island, New York, probably on or near Ch...

Photograph shows room filled with immigrants sitting in numbered pens Public domain photograph of New York, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York County, NY

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York Count...

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Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC stereoscope car...

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A representative of the New York Bible Society distributing bibles and religious literature to the emigrants at Ellis Island, New York City

A representative of the New York Bible Society distributing bibles and...

Photograph shows a man distributing Bibles to emigrants at Ellis Island, N.Y.

View of World Trade Center towers and the lower Manhattan skyline through registry room window at dusk. Ellis Island, Jersey City, New Jersey

View of World Trade Center towers and the lower Manhattan skyline thro...

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Central Stair Hall, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Central Stair Hall, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

Endymion, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Endymion, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

Manuscript, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Manuscript, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

Congressional Library. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Congressional Library. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repositories-Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repo...

Washington DC stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Ellis Island - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Ellis Island - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Immigrants going to Ellis Island barge

Immigrants going to Ellis Island barge

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Dock, Ellis Isl'd [i.e., Island]

Dock, Ellis Isl'd [i.e., Island]

Public domain photograph of building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The Cairn, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

The Cairn, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

Washington, D.C., Library of Congress - Main Gallery.

Washington, D.C., Library of Congress - Main Gallery.

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Congressional Library. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Congressional Library. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., ...

Washington DC stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Immigrants going aboard Ellis Island barge

Immigrants going aboard Ellis Island barge

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

South Hall of Entrance Pavilion , Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

South Hall of Entrance Pavilion , Library of Congress, Washington, D. ...

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

Ganymede (mural), Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Ganymede (mural), Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

Hoboken Piers Headhouse, River Street at Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ

Hoboken Piers Headhouse, River Street at Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson...

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Ellis Island, Ferry Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York County, NY

Ellis Island, Ferry Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York Coun...

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A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Wa...

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Marble Stairway, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

Marble Stairway, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

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Cong. Library. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

Cong. Library. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

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The Congressional Library, Washington. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

The Congressional Library, Washington. Washington DC. US Government fa...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Immigrant Landing Station, N.Y.

Immigrant Landing Station, N.Y.

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North Staircase, Central Stair Hall, Library of Congress.

North Staircase, Central Stair Hall, Library of Congress.

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

North Corridor, Main Floor, Library of Congress.

North Corridor, Main Floor, Library of Congress.

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Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York County, NY

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York Count...

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restriction... More

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York County, NY

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York Count...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of antique sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Lyric Poetry, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Lyric Poetry, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Public domain photo of vintage Washington DC postcard, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Hieroglyphics, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Hieroglyphics, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

In the Reading Room. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

In the Reading Room. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The magnificent Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

The magnificent Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

Washington DC stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

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Grand Stairway Congressional Library, Wash., D.C..

Grand Stairway Congressional Library, Wash., D.C..

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[Congressional] Library. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

[Congressional] Library. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Immigrants at Ellis Island - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Immigrants at Ellis Island - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a group of people, 1900s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Detention pen--on roof of main building, Ellis Island, where emigrants held for deportation may go in fine weather

Detention pen--on roof of main building, Ellis Island, where emigrants...

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Battery, New York - outside of barge office - landing of the emigrant passed from the ferry-boat which brings them from Ellis Island to the Battery

The Battery, New York - outside of barge office - landing of the emigr...

Illus. in: Quarantine sketches. The Maltine Company, [1902], [p. 23]. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Immigrants from "Prinzess Irene" going to Ellis Island

Immigrants from "Prinzess Irene" going to Ellis Island

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Photo by George G. Bain. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

[Immigrant family at Ellis Island. New York City. March 1917]

[Immigrant family at Ellis Island. New York City. March 1917]

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Library of Congress. - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

Library of Congress. - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

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

Melpomene, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Melpomene, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

Printing Press, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Printing Press, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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Religion, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Religion, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A.

The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of C...

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Ellis Island, Main Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York County, NY

Ellis Island, Main Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York Count...

Significance: Having served as the entrance to the United States at the nation's largest port for over seventy percent of immigrants entering this country from 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island is the most important i... More

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Wa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The door to the bathroom in the old Ellis Island Hospital building describes the types of diseases that were prevelent. Jersey City, New Jersey

The door to the bathroom in the old Ellis Island Hospital building des...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

View of the World Trade Center, New York, New York, from Ellis Island

View of the World Trade Center, New York, New York, from Ellis Island

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. This image was taken in 2001. Title, date, subject note... More

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York County, NY

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York Count...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repositories-Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repo...

Washington DC stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Public domain image with Picryl description as title Public domain photograph of steamboat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of a steamboat, free to u... More

Immigration processing reenactment inside the Ellis Island immigration station, Jersey City, New Jersey

Immigration processing reenactment inside the Ellis Island immigration...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Central Stair Hall, 2nd Floor, Library of Congress.

Central Stair Hall, 2nd Floor, Library of Congress.

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

View of Congress Library ... Capitol. Washington.

View of Congress Library ... Capitol. Washington.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

In the Reading Room. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

In the Reading Room. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repositories-Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The magnificent Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

The magnificent Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Most striking of Sky-scrapers --  the "Flatiron" Bldg., (20 stories), Broadway, New York, U.S.A.

Most striking of Sky-scrapers -- the "Flatiron" Bldg., (20 stories), ...

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A.

The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of C...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Pictograph, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

Pictograph, Mural, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

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

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC stereoscope car...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.
A new map of Virginia, Mary-land and the improved parts of Penn-sylvania & New Jersey.

A new map of Virginia, Mary-land and the improved parts of Penn-sylvan...

Public domain scan of a 17th-18th-century map, vintage, old, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Brumidi's National Alligorical Painting in Dome of the U.S. Capitol.

Brumidi's National Alligorical Painting in Dome of the U.S. Capitol.

Public domain image of a mythological scene, classic mythology, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

In the Reading Room. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.
The magnificent Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

The magnificent Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I don't love nobody - Public domain sheet music scan
Old glory is our standard - Public domain sheet music scan
The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repositories-Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repo...

Washington DC stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., ...

Washington DC stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Wa...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Grand Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Rotunda and Grand Stairway (Congressional Library), Washington, D.C., ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Congressional Library. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.
Founding fathers. Aaron Burr. Art print

Founding fathers. Aaron Burr. Art print

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Omar, West Virginia - Public domain portrait print

Omar, West Virginia - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Congressional Library, Capitol, Washington.

Congressional Library, Capitol, Washington.

Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assembled it over a period of mo... More

Washington, D.C., Library of Congress - Main Gallery.

Washington, D.C., Library of Congress - Main Gallery.

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repositories-Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repo...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Wa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A.

The Long Corridor, a Magnificent Sight of Polished Stone, Library of C...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repositories-Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The magnificent new Congressional Library - most spacious of book repo...

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C., Library of Congress - Main Gallery.

Washington, D.C., Library of Congress - Main Gallery.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Wa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

In the Reading Room. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th cenrury.
The Congressional Library, Washington. Washington DC. US Government facilities, 19th century.

The Congressional Library, Washington. Washington DC. US Government fa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Founding fathers. John Dickinson. coat of arms

Founding fathers. John Dickinson. coat of arms

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, Confederate States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

A Poem in Marble Columns and Frescoed Walls, Congressional Library, Wa...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

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