Progressive Era

A large crowd of men in period-accurate 1905 attire gathers outside the ornate Philadelphia City Hall during a political protest.
A group of male delegates in early 20th-century formal attire debating inside a wood-paneled legislative chamber in 1902.
A large crowd of men in 19th-century clothing gathers outside the Kansas State Capitol during the 1893 Legislative War.
A black-and-white historical photograph of the New York State Assembly chamber during a session in 1913.
A black-and-white photograph of the U.S. Senate chamber during the early 1900s.
A black and white historical photograph of the New York State Senate chamber during a legislative session in 1910.
A monochrome 1910 photograph of Speaker Joseph Cannon presiding over a crowded and tense session of the U.S. House of Representatives.
A monochrome photograph of the Nevada State Assembly chamber in 1911 during a legislative session.
A 1921 monochrome photo of men in period attire gathered on a Bismarck street during the historic recall election.