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Caption: "Congressional Library," c. 1925. Several groups of unidentified people outside the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, on a rainy day. The building, originally called the Library of Congress Building, opened to the public in 1897. It's name was changed in 1980 to honor Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father and third President of the U.S.

Date: 1925

Caption: "Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. July 25, 1934. Taken from Washington Capitol Dome." A view of the Library of Congress. The Beaux Arts-style building was constructed between 1888 and 1894. It serves as the national library of the U.S., as well as the research library for the U.S. Congress.

Date: 7/25/1934

The Boss

Date: 1885

Tancreme

Date: 1891

American Seal

Date: 1898

No Caption: c. 1935. Pictured are vehicles driving through the famous Wawona Tunnel Tree, a giant sequoia that stood in Mariposa Grove of Yosemite National Park. The tree's tunnel was cut in 1881 as a tourist attraction. In 1969, the tree fell during a severe winter storm. Before it fell, the ancient tree measured 234 ft. high, twenty-six ft. in diameter, and was approximately 2,100 years old.

Date: 1935

Aux Villes de France et d'Amerique

Date: 1895

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Date: 1965

W. Meadow's Magic Liniment

Date: 1875

Caption: "Santa Barbara Mission, May 23, 1935," was established in 1786 by Spanish Franciscan monks.

Date: 1935