The Backstuga: Survival in Sweden’s Forests
This post was originally published on this siteHidden deep in the forests of southern Småland, Sweden, are backstugas – small “hill cottages” built by the […]
architecture & construction
Neues Palais: The Timeless Interior Beauty in Late 19th-Century Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Neues Palais, or “New Palace,” in Darmstadt, Germany, was the last grand urban residence of the House […]
The Treadmill Crane, a Human Powered Hoisting and Lowering Device
This post was originally published on this siteThe treadwheel crane (Latin: magna rota), also known as a walking wheel crane, is one of the most […]
35 Amazing Photos of the Old Country Houses of the Old Glasgow Gentry in 1878
This post was originally published on this siteStep back in time to the year 1878, when the outskirts of Glasgow were still dotted with the […]
The New Sepulveda Boulevard Tunnel Following Opening Ceremonies, Los Angeles, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteSept. 27, 1930: Following opening ceremonies, a procession of cars, horses, and wagons proceeds south through the new […]
July 4, 1884: The Statue of Liberty Was Presented to the United States
This post was originally published on this siteIn a ceremony held in Paris on July 4, 1884, the completed Statue of Liberty is formally presented […]
40 Amazing Photos of the Construction of the Paris Métro (1899–1911)
This post was originally published on this siteThe building of the Paris Métro, officially known as Le Métro de Paris, began in 1899 and continued […]
In 1956, Mercedes-Benz Constructed Its Renowned “Death Curve” Test Track for Evaluating New Vehicles
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, Mercedes-Benz was actively developing and testing vehicles at its Untertürkheim plant in Stuttgart. While the iconic […]
Charles Wild: A Master of Architectural Watercolor in Early 19th-Century Britain
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Wild (1781–1835) was a British watercolorist renowned for his detailed and atmospheric architectural paintings, particularly of cathedrals […]
Rare Historic Photos of the Dudley Elevated Railway in the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Dudley Elevated Railway was an important part of Boston’s early rapid transit system and one of the […]
Venice: A City Built on an Underwater Forest
This post was originally published on this site Did you know Venice was built on a lagoon—right on top of thousands of oak and fir […]
The Bordei, Traditional Romanian Dwelling From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe bordei was a traditional semi-subterranean home used by peasants in rural Romania, especially in regions like Teleorman […]
The Invention of Precast Pipe in Canada in 1920
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1920, Canada witnessed a groundbreaking moment in construction history with the development of the first ready-made concrete […]
Amazing Aerial Views of Drive-in Movie Theaters From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteA drive-in theater or drive-in cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie […]
Amazing Kodachrome Slides of Sydney From Above in 1970
This post was originally published on this siteSydney in the early 1970s was a city on the cusp of transformation, both culturally and socially. It […]
40 Group Photos of Students and Teachers Posing Outside Their One-Room Schoolhouses From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteOne-room schoolhouses, or One-room schools, have been commonplace throughout rural portions of various countries, including Prussia, Norway, Sweden, […]
30 Amazing Photos of Buildings in Kansas From the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1940s, Kansas architecture featured a mix of styles. Art Deco and Streamline Moderne influenced some […]
The Amazing Story of Newsom Grocery, the Oldest Grocery Business to Remain So Long in One Family in Llano, Texas
This post was originally published on this siteIn the heart of Llano, Texas, during the turn of the 20th century, a small grocery store became […]
Fascinating Photos of U.S. Storefronts From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1980s, storefronts in the U.S. were characterized by a distinctive blend of vibrant colors, bold signage, […]
35 Amazing Photochroms of Rome in the 1890s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1890s, Rome was still adjusting to its role as the capital of the newly unified Kingdom […]
20 Extraordinary Photos of the Statue of Liberty Covered in Scaffolding in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1980s was a time of big hair, shoulder pads, and… scaffolding? Around the time of its 100th […]
Removal of Original Torch of the Statue of Liberty in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteA construction worker making preparations for the removal of the original Statue of Liberty torch in 1985. The […]
18 Vintage Photos Show Inside Pizza Hut in the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this sitePizza Hut in the 1970s and 1980s had a distinct look and vibe that reflected the era’s casual […]
The Demolition of Shinnecock Lighthouse, Long Island, New York, December 1948
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 23, 1948, two days before Christmas, the Shinnecock Lighthouse, which towered nearly 170 feet over Ponquogue […]
Nov. 27, 1924: The Bear Mountain Bridge Opened With 5,000+ Vehicles Crossing the Span on Thanksgiving Day 1924
This post was originally published on this siteOn Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924, the Bear Mountain Bridge was opened to the general public after being […]