Chesapeake Bay BridgeAnnapolis, MD · April 21, 2011
After you cross the 4+ miles that encompass the Chesapeake, take a look at this 1970s photo of the Bay Bridge from our Documerica collection. Read more
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After you cross the 4+ miles that encompass the Chesapeake, take a look at this 1970s photo of the Bay Bridge from our Documerica collection. Read more
Battery Park, a 25 acre public park on Manhattan's southern tip is a great place to start a tour of the island or sit down and relax, like the people in this 1970s photo from our Documerica collection Read more
Enjoy the beauty of Mount Rainier, but take a look at this 1970s photo from our Documerica collection while you're here. What can you do to keep this park clean? Read more
Catching a flight to somewhere far away? While you're waiting for the plane to leave, take a look at this vintage 1970s photo from our Documerica collection. Read more
Scared of heights? Click on the more info link to see a photograph of the workers building the Washington Monument! Read more
In 1915, this space was the D.C. Central Market, an early version of a farmers market. To learn more head across the street to the Archives. Read more
The Charters of Freedom were formally delivered into the custody of the Archivist of the United States and enshrined in the Rotunda at a ceremony on December 15, 1952.
Since you're here, take a walk back through time and view scenes from the "March on Washington" video by clicking the more info link. Read more
Take a free guided tour of the Capitol starting every hour, but before you go, get an older view of the building and mountains in the 1970s photo from our Documerica Collection. Read more
Visit our first president's beloved home seven days a week, 365 days a year, but first take a look at this 1970s photo of the estate from our Documerica collection. Read more
One of the first slave-trade cases in the U.S. was heard in Independence Hall in 1800. The 135 transported Africans were named after the rescuing ship “Ganges”; descendants still use this name. Read more
While you're waiting to go through security, take a look at this photo from the 1970s Documerica project highlighting the proximity of the airport to the surrounding neighborhoods. Read more
While crossing the boarder at this bridge, take a look at this vintage 1970s photo from our Documerica Collection! Read more
While visiting the Museum, discover this nearby photo from our Documerica collection of workers beautifying the area around Central Park and 80th St. What can you do to make our planet beautiful? Read more
The cars may look different, but the sight of traffic is familiar! Take advantage of New York City's public transportation to avoid the congestion. Read more
At the height of World War I, 70,000 trains per year traveled through Union Station built by Jarvis Hunt. Read more
Are these cars still on the road? Watch cars circle Columbus and enjoy the 1970s car show at the NY Coliseum (now the Time Warner Center). Read more
While you enjoy the view from the Terrace Level, take a look at this 1970s photo of the area from our Documerica collection. What can you do to help keep this place beautiful? Read more
Catching some rays? Take a look at a vintage 1970s photo from our Documerica collection, and don't forget to put on some sunblock! Read more
Have a look at the Constitution of the United States, signed here on September 17, 1787. As the supreme law of the United States, it has since guided American society in law and political culture. Read more
Appreciate the beautiful beach you're relaxing on by taking a look at this vintage 1970s photo from our Documerica collection. Read more
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