Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the United States' oldest federal cultural institution, and was founded in 1800. The collection has been housed in numerous facilities as the volume of items expanded and more space was required. This vintage image gives viewers a look at the iconic Thomas Jefferson Building while it was under construction in 1894. The image is one in a series that was made throughout the six-year construction period. 

The Old Town Print Gallery team has digitally restored this historic DC photograph; we've reversed the effects of time by repairing damage, correcting fading, and removing dust and dirt. Our prints are made at our studio in Alexandria, Virginia, and each one is handled with care and checked for any imperfections. We use only the highest-quality materials for our prints. Our paper and canvas are both archival and museum-quality, rated to last over 100 years. Every step of our process is devoted to making the best prints possible, and our team has decades of experience in fine art printing. You can read more about our prints here! 

Please reach out if you have any questions! We're also happy to discuss requests for custom-sized prints.