The Theodor Horydczak Collection

Front view of Jefferson Memorial from across water. Theodor Horydczak, photographer. Photographic negative made between ca. 1920 and ca. 1950.
Reproduction number: LC-H814-T-J02-017-(1)

Horydczak produced views of many of the grand and imposing buildings and sites traditionally associated with the nation's heritage, such as the Capitol, the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. These images were probably made for use on postcards, guidebooks, or calendars, and for other commercial purposes.

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Grocery store of Fred Gouer, 117 Hare St., Baltimore. Interior ... meat counter. Theodor Horydczak, photographer. Photographic negative made between ca. 1920 and ca. 1950.
Reproduction number: LC-H814-T-1007 (interpositive)

Mt. Vernon Blvd. showing city of Washington in distance. Theodor Horydczak, photographer. Photographic negative made between ca. 1920 and ca. 1950.
Reproduction number: LC-H814-T-2245-001 (interpositive)

The Mount Vernon Boulevard, now the George Washington Memorial Parkway, connected the District with Mount Vernon and points south, and with the rural areas on the Potomac above the city.

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View of Park and Shop from high point across Connecticut Ave. Theodor Horydczak, photographer. Photographic negative made between ca. 1920 and ca. 1950.
Reproduction number: LC-H814-T-1049 (interpositive)

Horydczak's work includes numerous depictions of domestic interiors, commercial buildings, and residential hotels and apartment buildings.

Washington Gas Light Co. Office building, 11th and H St. Theodor Horydczak, photographer. Photographic negative made 1950.
Reproduction number: LC-H814-T-2483-033-D (interpositive)

Horydczak's photographs of the Washington Gas Light Company building at 11th and H Streets, NW show the sleek design and construction associated with streamlining.

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Construction. Riveters at work. Theodor Horydczak, photographer. Photographic negative made between 1920 and 1950.
Reproduction number: LC-H814-T-0960-002-x (interpositive)