20 Amazing Photographs That Show Italian Immigrants Living Conditions at the Turn of the Century
This post was originally published on this siteUrban life was often filled with hazards for the new immigrant, and housing could be one of the […]
1910s
45 Amazing Canadian Propaganda Posters During World War I
This post was originally published on this siteThe armistice of November 11, 1918, brought relief to the whole world. Never before had there been such […]
Portraits of MME Abomah “the African Giantess”, the Tallest Lady in the World
This post was originally published on this siteElla Williams who went by the showbiz name of Mme Abomah was once the world’s tallest hot and […]
22 Amazing Vintage Photographs That Prove Eating Contests Have Been Popular in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteCompetitive eating is one of those activities that you either love or hate. The idea that people could […]
From Women’s Suffrage to the Great Depression, 12 Wonderfully Weird Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe first Valentine’s cards were sent in the 18th century. Initially these were handmade efforts, as pre-made cards […]
Just Before WWI, Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life of Hong Kong Around 1910
This post was originally published on this siteOn the outbreak of World War I in 1914, fear of a possible attack on the colony led […]
Actors’ Fund Fair, New York, 1917
This post was originally published on this siteFounded in 1882, the Actors’ Fund bankrolled everything from burial plots to elder-care accommodations for destitute theater professionals. […]
Holland-China Trading Company, Hong Kong Office in 1918 Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Gesner van der Voort (1916-1991) had started his career in Rotterdam, at Holland-China Trading Company (HCHC). In […]
Life During Edwardian Britain Through Striking Colorized Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Edwardian era, later known as the ‘Golden Age’, promoted ‘leisurely’ time. Fondly remembered for long hazy summer […]
1917 Adams Motor Bungalo Deluxe
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a photo of the Adams Motor Bungalo purported to be the “original 5th wheel” dating back to […]
Gorgeous Photos of English Actress and Singer Gertie Millar in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1879 in Manningham, Bradford, English actress and singer Gertie Millar performed in London pantomimes, beginning with Babes […]
Here’s How to Take a Group Selfie From 1911
This post was originally published on this site“The latest photographic trick, a rocket firing camera that shoots from above.” – Světozor, February 17, 1911 Here, […]
Before the Photoshop Era, Here Are What Manipulated Photos Looked Like in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePhoto manipulation dates back to some of the earliest photographs captured on glass and tin plates during the […]
Stunning Vintage Photos of Dreamland, An Iconic Amusement Park of Coney Island
This post was originally published on this siteJust months after the establishment of the iconic Lunar Park at Coney Island, in 1904 came the opening […]
Pig a Happy New Year! 40 Strange and Funny New Year Pig Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThere are lots of theories about why pigs are a symbol of good luck, ranging from pigs being […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos of People Having Fun in Snow-Covered Central Park
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look back at people enjoying their time in a snow-covered Central Park in the past through […]
The Bloor Viaduct During Construction Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Prince Edward Viaduct System, commonly referred to as the Bloor Viaduct, is the name of a truss […]
30 Amazing Vintage Gnome New Year’s Greeting Cards From Between the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe New Year is a time to let go of our bad habits and make some sort of […]
“The Next to Go. Fight Tuberculosis!” Posters for the American Red Cross Christmas Seal Campaign
This post was originally published on this site“The Next to Go, Fight Tuberculosis” was a poster commissioned by the Red Cross to encourage support for […]
Carol Singers Wore Masks and Creepy-Looking Cloaks in Hampstead, London, 1910
This post was originally published on this siteLike these spooky bin bags, collecting in aid of a charity in 1910. The costumes are a throwback […]
Ludwig Hohlwein: The Munich Poster King
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Wiesbaden, Ludwig Hohlwein (1874–1949) was a German poster artist, a pioneer of the Sachplakat style. He […]
Before Seatbelts and Airbags, 20 Terrible Photos of Car Accidents in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBy 1950, almost every race-car driver used safety seat belts. American car manufacturers Nash (in 1949) and Ford […]
26 Amazing Photos Capture People in the Offices in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican engineer Frederick Taylor is credited with being one of the first people to design a modern office. […]
The Man With Two Heads: Portraits of Pasqual Piñón From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePasqual Piñón (1889–1929), known as The Two-Headed Mexican, was a performer with the Sells-Floto Circus in the early […]
36 Fascinating Photos Capture People Outside Their House in the U.S. From the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteWhile many of the house styles brought by the first European settlers to North America remained popular until […]