The Flickr Oldpostofficetower Image Generatr

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)

Contributor(s):
National Library of Medicine (U.S.), publisher.

Publication:
Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2017] and Original version: February 20, 1969

Format:
Still image

Subject(s):
Libraries, Medical
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

Genre(s):
Pictorial Works

Abstract:
Image caption on page 84 of the book US National Library of Medicine: "Demolition of the 'Old Red Brick' located on the National Mall, took place in February 1969. Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Archives."

Related Title(s):
US National Library of Medicine

Extent:
1 online resource (1 image)

Technique:
black and white

NLM Unique ID:
101707233

Permanent Link:
resource.nlm.nih.gov/101707233

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)

Contributor(s):
National Library of Medicine (U.S.), publisher.

Publication:
Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2017] and Original version: February 20, 1969

Format:
Still image

Subject(s):
Libraries, Medical
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

Genre(s):
Pictorial Works

Abstract:
Image caption on page 85 of the book US National Library of Medicine: "This northwest view of the demolition of the 'Old Red Brick' shows the US National Museum (today known as the Smithosnian Arts and Industries Building) in the background. Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Archives."

Related Title(s):
US National Library of Medicine

Extent:
1 online resource (1 image)

Technique:
black and white

NLM Unique ID:
101707234

Permanent Link:
resource.nlm.nih.gov/101707234

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)

Contributor(s):
National Library of Medicine (U.S.), publisher.

Publication:
Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2017] and Original version: February 20, 1969

Format:
Still image

Subject(s):
Libraries, Medical
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

Genre(s):
Pictorial Works

Abstract:
Image caption on page 84 of the book US National Library of Medicine: "Demolition of the 'Old Red Brick' located on the National Mall, took place in February 1969. View looking north from the corner of 7th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest. The 'Old Red Brick' is in the foreground. In the background, from the far left, are the US National Museum (today known as the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building), Natural History Building (today the National Museum of Natural History), Old Post Office Tower (today the Trump International Hotel Washington, DC), US Department of Justice, National Archives, US Federal Trade Commission, and National Gallery of Art. Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Archives."

Related Title(s):
US National Library of Medicine

Extent:
1 online resource (1 image)

Technique:
black and white

NLM Unique ID:
101707232

Permanent Link:
resource.nlm.nih.gov/101707232

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)

Contributor(s):
National Library of Medicine (U.S.), publisher.

Publication:
Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2017] and Original version: February 13, 1969

Format:
Still image

Subject(s):
Libraries, Medical
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

Genre(s):
Pictorial Works

Abstract:
Image caption on page 85 of the book US National Library of Medicine: "Close-up view of the demolition of the 'Old Red Brick.' Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Archives."

Related Title(s):
US National Library of Medicine

Extent:
1 online resource (1 image)

Technique:
black and white

NLM Unique ID:
101707236

Permanent Link:
resource.nlm.nih.gov/101707236

View of the White House, West Wing, and more from the balcony of the Indian Treaty Room, Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex, Washington, DC

View down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, from the top of the Old Post Office Tower, Washington, DC

View from Old Post Office Tower

Last month's Full Moon / Snow Moon 2021 over the Old Post Office Tower in Washington, DC. This is taken from the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, VA. It was quite cloudy in the area so we were lucky to see the moon rise!

Old Post Office at night with all the windows lit.

Old Post Office tower at night

The interior of the Old Post Office Pavilion, during its time as a tourist trap. In that guise, the building's lower levels housed a food court and some tourist-oriented shops. This version of the Old Post Office closed in 2013 to prepare for the building's renovation into Trump International Hotel.

Ben Schumin is a professional photographer who captures the intricacies of daily life. This image may be used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0. Please provide artist attribution, as well as a link to the original photo and to the license terms.

View down Pennsylvania Avenue NW, looking towards the Capitol building.

Ben Schumin is a professional photographer who captures the intricacies of daily life. This image may be used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0. Please provide artist attribution, as well as a link to the original photo and to the license terms.

The interior of the Old Post Office Pavilion, during its time as a tourist trap. In that guise, the building's lower levels housed a food court and some tourist-oriented shops. This version of the Old Post Office closed in 2013 to prepare for the building's renovation into Trump International Hotel.

Ben Schumin is a professional photographer who captures the intricacies of daily life. This image may be used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0. Please provide artist attribution, as well as a link to the original photo and to the license terms.

The upper levels of the Old Post Office Pavilion, viewed from near the elevator to the tower.

Ben Schumin is a professional photographer who captures the intricacies of daily life. This image may be used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0. Please provide artist attribution, as well as a link to the original photo and to the license terms.

Copy of photo from the museum area of the Old Post Office Tower in Washington, DC. This tower is the second highest point in Washington. Only the Washington Monument is higher.

Trump Hotel, Old Post Office Tower

The Old Post Office Pavilion was built in 1899 in the Richardsonian Romanesque Style. It served as the main post office until 1914.

Through the 1980's, 1990's and 2000's, many times when we visited Washington, DC, we went to the observation tower of the Old Post Office. It was free and there never was a wait. The view of the city was fantastic.

Now with the Washington Monument closed until Spring 2019, I expect long lines for the view. But the wait is worth it.

My daughter-in-law, Megan, with grandson, Hamlet.

You can see the US Capitol to the left of Hamlet.

The Old Post Office Pavilion was built in 1899 in the Richardsonian Romanesque Style. It served as the main post office until 1914.

Through the 1980's, 1990's and 2000's, many times when we visited Washington, DC, we went to the observation tower of the Old Post Office. It was free and there never was a wait. The view of the city was fantastic.

Now with the Washington Monument closed until Spring 2019, I expect long lines for the view. But the wait is worth it.

Here I am with my granddaughter, Viola.

U.S. Capitol, normally seen jn the middle of this view, is obscured by snow and fog.