Pennsylvania Avenue Collection

Washington DC from Capitol Hill in 1800
Looking down Pennsylvania Avenue at Washington DC, 1800. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washington DC and the original Capitol building, 1810
Washington DC from Capitol Hill in 1810, and an inset view (upper right) of the original Capitol (which burned in 1814). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Visitors arriving at the White House in carriages, 1870s
Winter carriage traffic at the White House the final days of the Grant Administration, 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUCHANAN INAUGURATION. The inaugural procession of President James Buchanan along Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. on 4 March 1857: contemporary engraving

Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, c1902. Creator: William H. Jackson
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, c1902

Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. between 1900 and 1910

U.S. Treasury, Washington, D.C. between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S. Treasury, Washington, D.C. between 1880 and 1897

Pennsylvania Ave. from Treasury, Washington, D.C. 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Pennsylvania Ave. from Treasury, Washington, D.C. 1897

Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1902

Welcome Home Parade, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Welcome Home Parade, between 1910 and 1920
Welcome Home Parade, between 1910 and 1920

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1921. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1921. House Architecture: James Hoban and others, from 1792. Landscape: Beatrix Jones Farrand, planted fall 1913; Charles Henlock, head gardener

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1921. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1921. House Architecture: James Hoban and others, from 1792. Landscape: Beatrix Jones Farrand, planted fall 1913; Charles Henlock, head gardener

Willard Hotel - exterior view, between 1901 and 1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Willard Hotel - exterior view, between 1901 and 1910

Agriculture Department, 4th of July Parade, Float, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Agriculture Department, 4th of July Parade, Float, between 1913 and 1917. USA

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1897. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1897. House Architecture: James Hoban and others, from 1792. Landscape: Pool installed during the administration of Ulysses S. Grant

Crowd and Trolley cars at corner of Pennsylvania Ave. and 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C

Parade with President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Wilson on reviewing stand, between 1910 and 1914

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Marching Band, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Marching Band, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Minnesota Unit, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Minnesota Unit, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave. Kan, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Parade On Pennsylvania Ave
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave. Kan, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Oregon Unit, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Oregon Unit, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Indiana Unit, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Indiana Unit, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - South Dakota Unit, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - South Dakota Unit, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Huge Flag, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Huge Flag, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1921. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1921. House architecture: James Hoban and others, from 1792. Landscape: George Elberton Burnap, planted fall 1913

Riggs Bank - the Dept. of Justice for A.P.A. 1888. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Riggs Bank - the Dept. of Justice for A.P.A. 1888. Photograph shows the north side of the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. with Riggs Bank (no)

White House, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. White House, between 1909 and 1923
White House, between 1909 and 1923

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Pennsylvania Ave. with snow, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pennsylvania Ave
Pennsylvania Ave. with snow, between 1913 and 1918

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1897. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1897. House Architecture: James Hoban and others, from 1792. Landscape: Pool installed during the administration of Ulysses S. Grant

Washington, DC at the White House and Lafayette Square

USA, District of Columbia, Washington, bike lane, Pennsylvania Avenue

Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue with U. S. Capitol Building in Background, Washington DC, USA, April 1932 (b/w photo)
5974389 Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue with U.S. Capitol Building in Background, Washington DC, USA, April 1932 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Inauguration Parade for U. S. President Woodrow Wilson, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC, USA, March 5
5974312 Inauguration Parade for U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC, USA, March 5, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

From Bradys Studio, Pennsylvania Ave. & 7th St... Washington, D.C. c.1880-1883. Creator: Unknown
From Bradys Studio, PA. Ave. & 7th St. looking toward Center Market, Wash. D.C. between 1880 and 1883. [View from photographer Mathew Bradys studio]

View looking east down Pennsylvania Avenue... [Washington D.C.], c.1860-1880 Creator: Unknown
View looking east down Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E. from U.S. Capitol with Carroll Row at left, between 1860 and 1880. [Note Twitchells Capital Business College

Washington DC: Pennsylvania Avenue (photo)
6019721 Washington DC: Pennsylvania Avenue (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pennsylvania Avenue)

Grand review at Washington, Sheridans cavalry passing through Pennsylvania Avenue, 23 May 1865, May 1865 (engraving)
959590 Grand review at Washington, Sheridans cavalry passing through Pennsylvania Avenue, 23 May 1865, May 1865 (engraving) by American School

The Capitol, from Pennsylvania Avenue (engraving)
724886 The Capitol, from Pennsylvania Avenue (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capitol, from Pennsylvania Avenue)

Grand review at Washington, Shermans veterans marching through Pennsylvania Avenue, May 1865 (engraving)
959588 Grand review at Washington, Shermans veterans marching through Pennsylvania Avenue, May 1865 (engraving) by American School

American Facts and Fancies, II (engraving)
1061857 American Facts and Fancies, II (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Facts and Fancies, II)

[Grand Army Review, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington], May 23 or 24, 1865

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Pennsylvania Avenue: A Historic Pathway Through Time Step back in time and journey along Pennsylvania Avenue, a road that has witnessed the transformation of Washington DC over the centuries. In 1800, this bustling avenue connected Capitol Hill to the heart of the city. As you stroll down its cobblestone streets, imagine how it must have felt to walk alongside the original Capitol building in 1810. Transport yourself to the 1870s when visitors arrived at the White House in elegant carriages, adding an air of grandeur to Pennsylvania Avenue. The inauguration procession of President James Buchanan in 1857 was a sight to behold as it made its way through these very streets. Fast forward to more recent times and witness how Pennsylvania Avenue continues to evolve. Today, bike lanes line its path, reflecting Washington DC's commitment to sustainability and alternative modes of transportation. The avenue has also been home to countless parades throughout history. In April 1932, a parade with the majestic U. S. Capitol Building as its backdrop showcased America's spirit during challenging times. Another memorable moment occurred on March 5th, 1917 when Woodrow Wilson's inauguration parade captivated spectators along Pennsylvania Avenue. Photographs from Bradys Studio capture scenes frozen in time - images that transport us back between c1880-1883 or c1860-1880 - offering glimpses into everyday life on this iconic street. However, not all moments captured were joyous occasions; tragedy struck on April 19th, 1865 when Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession solemnly made its way down Pennsylvania Avenue. These haunting black-and-white photographs remind us of his enduring legacy and impact on American history. Today, Pennsylvania Avenue stands as a testament to our nation's past while embracing progress for our future. It serves as a reminder that every step we take echoes those who came before us and paves the way for generations yet unborn.