Glen Echo Park - National Parks Gallery
The pottery studio at Glen Echo Park Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glen Echo Park - National Parks Gallery
Pottery at Glen Echo Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glen Echo Park - National Parks Gallery
Glass blowing is an activity visitors can participate in at Glen Echo Park
Balustrade Restoration on Arlington Memorial Bridge
In December 2018, a contractor finished removing some of the most visible and monumental pieces of the bridge from one side. The contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge's granite balustr... More
Glen Echo Park - National Parks Gallery
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Glen Echo Park - National Parks Gallery
A man molds a piece of clay in the pottery studio at Glen Echo Park
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is located in Arlington National Cemetery. The land was once a 1,100 acre plantation owned by George Washington Parke Custis. His only surviving child, Mary Anna Rand... More
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is located in Arlington National Cemetery. The land was once a 1,100 acre plantation owned by George Washington Parke Custis. His only surviving child, Mary Anna Rand... More
View of Washington Monument from George Washington Memorial Parkway
View of Washington Monument from George Washington Memorial Parkway. The Washington Monument is an iconic obelisk located in Washington D.C., United States. It is located on the National Mall and is dedicated ... More
Robert E Lee - National Parks Gallery
Lee was a general. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Portions of Alexandria and Fairfax counties, Virginia, showing the rou...
Shows 3 principal routes and auxiliary connecting routes. "To accompany report of January 4th, 1890, Peter C. Haines, Lieut. Colonel of Engineers." Relief shown by contours. Oriented with north toward the upper... More
Boxer Rebellion. The Hiker, China
The Hiker stands in memory of veterans of the Spanish American War (1898) and two related actions: the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) and the China Relief Expedition (the "Boxer Rebellion," 1900). Soldiers... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Supreme Court Chamber
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Inside the U.S. capitol, this room served as the Supreme Court Chamber from 1810-1860. Location: Location: Washington, District of Colu... More
Before After Image 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before and after image of the sculpture. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Felix de Weldon Sculpts a Leg - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Felix de Weldon's statue is realistic--not just in appearance--but in construction. He built each figure from the inside out, with a steel skeleton and sculpted plaster flesh. Sculpted plaster clothing was the ... More
Before After Image 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before and after image of the sculpture. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A Look at Future Objectives - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Aerial view from south to north shows Airfield Number 1 in foreground and Airfield Number 2 in distance. Charlie-Dog Ridge, Hill 382, and the Amphitheater are numbered 1, 2, and 3 in photo.
Survivors of the Battle at the Dedication Ceremony
Fame accompanied each of the three men in Felix de Weldon's statue who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima, and each responded differently. They were often under pressure to raise funds or morale during the final p... More
National parks: route - public domain image
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Seabees Memorial, National Parks gallery
The Seabees Memorial commemorates those who served in the US Naval Construction Battalions and their "Can Do" attitude. Members of these battalions, known as "Seabees," design, construct, and defend the infrast... More
"Harlon Block" Figure During Construction
Figures of the six men in the statue were cast individually or in groups and assembled onsite when the memorial was built.
Speakers at the Dedication Ceremony
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. (Commandant of the Marine Corps), and Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson each spoke during the dedication c... More
National parks: compassion - public domain image
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National parks: wind - public domain image
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Before After Image 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before and after image of the sculpture. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Motoyama Village, National Parks gallery
Evaporation vats and furnaces located near the sulfur mines show destruction wrought on surface installations during the fierce fighting. This area is just west of Motoyama Village.
National parks: inspiration - public domain image
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Springtail (Paronychiurus ramosus) - National Parks Gallery
Springtails are opportunistic feeders and will not hesitate to eat a fellow springtail.
Figures Arriving at the Memorial
Figures were cast at a factory in Baltimore and shipped on flatbed trucks to the memorial for assembly.
Before After Image 6 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before and After Sculpture Rehabilitation Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: strength - public domain image
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National parks: refuge - public domain image
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Before After Image 7 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before and After Sculpture Rehabilitation Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Memorial Grounds During the Dedication Ceremony
Though some landscaping had been done before the memorial was dedicated, many key features had not been finished. Regimented lines of linden trees and yew hedges are missing from this photo, as are the large oa... More
National parks: wind - public domain image
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Find Your Park - National Parks Gallery
There are many ways to find your park, and many places you can find it.
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National parks: sound - public domain image
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National parks: light - public domain image
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National parks: flow - public domain image
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Bas relief detail on Memorial Bridge support
Bas relief eagles decorate the supports for Memorial Bridge. Like the eagle in the Great Seal of the United States, each holds an olive branch in its talons, a symbol of peace. But the eagle in the Great Seal a... More
Arlington House, Arlington House
Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial is a national park unit inside Arlington National Cemetery.
Before After Image 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before and after image of the sculpture. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: history - public domain image
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Before and After Image 5 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before and After Sculpture Rehabilitation Public domain photograph of a sculpture, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: compassion - public domain image
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Rene Gagnon Poses for the Sculptor
To give his statue a realistic appearance, Felix de Weldon sculpted each figure from life (for the three men who survived) or photographs (for the three men who died during the Battle of Iwo Jima).
Felix de Weldon Supervises Final Touches
Sculptor Felix de Weldon (lower left) watches as the final components of his statue are lifted into place.
Granite Facing Attached during Construction
A decorative granite facing was bolted to the outside of the memorial's base. It is engraved with the name and dates of each Marine Corps engagement.
Clara Barton, National Parks gallery
Clara Barton's home adjacent to Glen Echo Park offers a window into the life of the founder of the Red Cross.
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National parks: wind - public domain image
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National parks: amusement - public domain image
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Memorial Bridge Pylon - National Parks Gallery
Every surface on Memorial Bridge and Avenue is covered with symbols for honor and national pride. This pylon on the cemetery side of the bridge is carved with bas relief oak leaves and poppies. During the Roma... More
"Michael Strank," "Franklin Sousley," and "Ira Hayes" Figures During C...
Once each figure or group of figures was lifted onto the memorial's base it was bolted into place.
Memorial Circle safety improvements
New lane markings in Arlington Memorial Circle.
National parks: refuge2 - public domain image
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Women in Military Service for America Memorial
The Women in Military Service for America Memorial honors all the women who have served in the armed forces of the United States. The original hemicycle—a half-circle granite retaining wall with niches for stat... More
National parks: compassion - public domain image
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National parks: valor - public domain image
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4th Division Memorial or "Ivy" Memorial
The 4th Infantry Division formed on November 17, 1917, shortly after America entered World War I. Based on its designation (the Roman numeral IV), its first commanding general adopted an insignia of four green ... More
Washington, D.C. views. View of Washington, D.C. from George Washingto...
Titles devised. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 1910s to the 19... More
Glen Echo Park - National Parks Gallery
The 1921 Dentzel Carousel is an iconic feature that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
George Washington Memorial Parkway, from Mount Vernon, past the city o...
Also shows proposed and existing parks and public lands, public and private institutions, cemeteries, and planned parkways. "Drawn 1928." In lower right corner: Hai-Ber. Blue line print. Includes names of commi... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repla... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repla... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repla... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair. The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be repl... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
Construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedication in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: You get a sense of how tall the Washington Monument really is as you look at it from the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Was... More
101st Airborne Division Memorial
"The 101st…has no history but it has a rendezvous with destiny." —Major General William C. Lee This memorial was erected by the 101st Airborne Division Association. Distinctive shoulder patches identify member... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Fountains at World War II Memoria...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Placid fountains cool off the sultry East Coast day at the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - D-Day Reminder at World War II Me...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Statements, associated with significant War dates, surround the plaza of the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Washington, Dis... More
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd Memorial
"Upon the bright globe he carved his signature of courage." While other memorials along Memorial Avenue honor military units and personnel, Admiral Richard E. Byrd's memorial honors an explorer. His was the fi... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Approaching World War II Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A few people casually walk toward the World War II Memorial, which commemorates the War effort and the lives sacrificed. Location: Loca... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View from Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: High up inside the Washington Monument you can see the World War II Memorial, the Reflection Pool, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Potomac... More
The Arts of War, bronze - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Two sculptures by Leo Friedlander, “Sacrifice” and “Valor,” stand atop pedestals on the Washington, D.C. end of Memorial Bridge. They symbolize the defensive strength of the nation. Two nearby sculptures, “Musi... More
HFCA 1607_Demonstrations_290.jpg - National Parks Gallery
Demonstrations. Demonstration on George Washington Memorial Parkway at Memorial Bridge in the Fall of 1969.
George Washington Memorial Parkway. Apr. 1965
Scale ca. 1:62,000. Folded title: George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon section. Shows the parkway from the Lincoln Memorial to Mount Vernon. "NCP-MV-17000." "*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1969--... More
HFCA 1607_NPS Employees, Directors_402.jpg
NPS Director George B. Hartzog, Jr. sitting in the audience in Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial in George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Views of George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia
The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he... More
Views of George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia
The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he... More
Views of George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia
The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he... More
Views of George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia
The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he... More
Views of George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia
The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he... More