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Mid-century style classroom full of students looking ahead to teacher and another student standing at chalkboard.

Finding Pictures: Back to School

A man stands making ice cream and looks down toward child sitting on the ground in front of a two story residential structure.

Ice Cream for Summer Relief: A Prequel

One Scoop or Two? Ice Cream Cones for Summer Relief

Two men stand on front steps of building.

Finding Pictures: Shawn Walker – Reflections

The Floral Clock of Detroit

Close-up view of statue of golden flame, with New York City skyline in background.

Our Best Resource for Historic American Architecture, Engineering, and Landscapes

Happy 225th Birthday, Library of Congress!

The Greatest Show on Mud: Edwin Martin’s Photographs of Traveling Circuses

Colorful postcard shows Southern Pacific Railroad car carrying larger-than-life lemon with printed Chinese or Japanese characters translated as January 1, New Year.

Finding Pictures: Postcards – Wish You Were Here!