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The Classic American Diner

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Published: April 24, 2026 14:17

Diners have long been a unique part of the American restaurant scene, and the Prints & Photographs Division collections are full of colorful visual representations of the genre. Explore some examples with us in this blog post.

The Celebrated Pedestrian

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Published: April 17, 2026 14:34

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the spectator sport of pedestrianism, or what we might today call racewalking, saw its greatest popularity. This post takes a look at some of the celebrated pedestrians of the late 19th and even early 20th century through…

Finding Pictures: Arthur Rothstein’s Photographic Legacy

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Published: April 8, 2026 14:49

In this post, get a sneak peek at some images that will be included in an upcoming webinar about renowned photographer Arthur Rothstein, whose iconic work documenting life in the United States during the Great Depression, World War II, and beyond is well…

A Joke with Legs

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Published: April 1, 2026 18:54

The Prints & Photographs Division wishes our readers a happy April Fools' Day with a single image whose punchline has stood the test of time.

Backstage and Beyond with Sesame Street

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Published: March 26, 2026 19:34

Many of us grew up watching Sesame Street, the educational show featuring Muppets, those whimsical rascals with many lessons to teach. Join us as we reminisce and look at behind-the-scenes images of the show.

On Track with Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia

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Published: March 20, 2026 15:54

The life of a town or city often flows through its Main Street. In Richmond, Virginia, the Main Street Station has provided passenger service for most of its 125 years, with one notable years-long gap in service. Explore the history of this historic…

Now Showing in Full Color: Movie Palaces

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Published: March 12, 2026 18:49

With the Oscars coming up this weekend, we find ourselves nostalgic for the experience of watching movies in a theater, as well as for the golden age of movie palaces from the 1910s to the 1940s like the ones featured in this post.

Selling the Sun: Trademarks of Photographic Materials

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Published: March 6, 2026 18:26

What do eggs and the sun have in common? They are both vital materials in photographic processes. Both are represented in graphic form in photography related items from the Library’s vast collection of U.S. Patent Office trademark registrations. The…

Striking Images of Bowling Alleys

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Published: February 27, 2026 18:04

A surprisingly large and dramatic photo from the 1905 American Bowling Congress tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, piqued my curiosity. What other photos do we have of bowling alleys through the years in the collections of the Prints and Photographs…

The Beatles Touch Down in Washington, D.C.

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Published: February 11, 2026 18:16

On February 11, 1964 the Beatles played their first concert in the United States at the Washington Coliseum in the nation’s capital. A staff photographer for U.S. News & World Report magazine, Marion S. Trikosko, was on site to document the historic…