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Photograph of the Painted Canyon visitor center under construction with new sidewalk in the foreground, located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1978-06
National Park Service; Herr, William M. (William Martin), 1937-
President Roosevelt complains against a plan that is moving forward to change the woodland footpaths in Rock Creek Park into stone sidewalks. Roosevelt believes that stone will detract from the beauty of the park and if someone wants to walk on pavement they can stay in the city.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-28
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a boulevard and the surrounding buildings from the top of the Arc de Triomphe. Charles C. Myers notes the wideness of the boulevard and the sidewalks.
1910
Postcard showing the Rue de Rivoli congested with cars and carts. Charles C. Myers notes the parkway on the right side of the street and the colonnade along the left side of the street.
1910
This postcard highlights a view of Weymouth’s promenade. On one side the path is bordered by the sandy beach, while on the other a road on the other side of a hedge. A long row of buildings stands further beyond, in front of which automobiles drive. In the distance stands a clock tower.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view of the city’s beach-side promenade at the point where it passes by a large clock tower. The promenade is filled with many people.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view looking away from the city’s beach down a long street curving towards the city’s pier and pavilion.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942