National Photo Company photos
Herbert E. French's National Photo Company photographed Washington, D.C. from about 1909 to 1932: presidents and members of Congress, government offices, visiting dignitaries, sports, society and everyday street life in the capital.
Why they are free to use: The Library of Congress knows of no restrictions on publishing the National Photo Company photographs. Each photo's page shows its own licence basis and a credit line.
20,375 photos in the index, by decade:
The 1860s
All 25 National Photo Company photos from the 1860s

Little Robe, Cheyenne Indian, half-length portrait, seated, facing right
1860

Lincoln arrival at B&O Station, Feb. 23, 1861 for his innauguration, Lincoln Memorial Assn. J.W. Hill. Copy
1861-02-23

Switzerland. Statue of William Tell at Al.
c. 1861

Charles Evans Hughes, 1862-1948, (as former Secretary of State), full-length portrait, walking with Secretary of State, Frank B. Kellogg, near the State Department
1862

William Gibbs McAdoo, 1863-1941
1863

Fort Gaines, Tenleytown, D.C., detachment of New York Volunteers, 1864
1864

Fort Stevens north of Washington, D.C., 1864
1864

Lincoln second Inauguration, 1884 i.e. 1865
1865
The 1890s
All 12 National Photo Company photos from the 1890s

Hopi (Moqui) Indians. Snake dance
1890

Hopi (Moqui) Indians snake kiva Oraibi Pueblo
1890

Josephus Daniels 189- with his first child
1890–1900

Street car, Washington, D.C.
c. 1890

Sarah Bernhardt, 1891
1891

Navajo Indians, blanket and belt weavers / taken by James Mooney, 1892-93.
1892

Rebecca Dial, 4/21/22 *Frances Rebecca Dial (1894-1986)
1894

Fort Myer trolley station
1896
The 1900s
All 1,815 National Photo Company photos from the 1900s

Coffin of the Unknown Soldier being brought down steps of the U.S. Capitol, where horse-drawn wagon awaits; military personnal stand at attention / National Photo Co., Washington, D.C
1900

Chief Joseph, ca. 1840-1904 half-length portrait, seated, facing front
1900

Wheeled cathedral" pays a visit. The interior of the chapel car "St. Paul" which is being exhibited here. / photo by F.P. Burke, Chicago.
1900

Cabinet children, Secretary of War Weeks -seated on floor- with his grandchildren, John and Martha Davidge, children of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davidge
1900–1926

Cabinet children: Secretary of War Weeks seated on floor with his grandchildren, John and Martha Davidge, children of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davidge
1900

Charles Evans Hughes, full-length portrait, seated in rocker on lawn, facing left, with wife
1900

Exterior of University Club in the Washington, D.C. area
1900

Fireman with firefighting equipment in front of the Vigilant Firehouse, 1066 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C.
1900
The 1910s
All 3,238 National Photo Company photos from the 1910s

Landing of Columbus" painting at Capitol, Washington, D.C.
1910–1926

De Soto's Discovery of Mississippi," painting at Capitol, Washington, D.C.
1910–1926

Baptism of Pocahontas" painting in Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C.
1910–1926

Abner Drury Brewing Co.
1910–1926

The Apotheosis of Washington" by Constantino Brumidi (painting in Capitol Dome), Washington, D.C.
1910–1926

Surrender of Burgoyne" painting in Capitol, Washington, D.C.
1910–1926

Lincoln, Capitol, Washington, D.C.
1910–1926

Lincoln Statue, Court house
1910–1935
The 1920s
All 15,230 National Photo Company photos from the 1920s

O. D. Kinsman *AGED EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS IN WASHINGTON WHO WILL BENIFIT sic BY THE RETIREMENT BILL. O. D. Kinsman, eighty five years of age, a Civil War veteran for 48 years employed in the Civil war section of the Pension Bureau.
1920

Llangollen" Upperville Va., where General LaFayette was entertained on his second visit to America
1920

Oak Hill" Home of Chief Justice Marshall the land on which the manor stands was an original grant from the Crown to Lord Tanbah ? The cottage on the right adjoining the big mansion was the modest beginning of Oak Hill
1920

Ayrshire" the house of Genl. J.A. Buchanan, Upperville, Va., where many of the. breakfasts and. balls are held
1920

The Bachelor", an apartment house at 1737 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
1920

Edwards boy at House Lincoln died, Washington, D.C.
1920–1921

Herald Tour, York, Pa.; Old. Church Ridgewell ? MD
1920

Herald Tour, Staunton
1920
The 1930s
All 55 National Photo Company photos from the 1930s

Dining room at the Mexican Embassy, Washington D.C.
1930

Executive offices undergoing repairs
1930

Fire at Capitol in room where architectural models are stored, Jan. 3, 1930
1930-01-03

House of Representatives Document Room, which was damaged by fire in the U.S. Capitol last night
1930

Justice Stowe & Secty. Stimson receives New Year Reception
1930-01-02

Man and woman buying produce at an outdoor market, Washington, D.C.(?)
1930

Man, with cigarette holder in mouth, playing cards
1930

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh standing in front of building in the Washington, D.C. area, with automobile in foreground
c. 1930
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