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 […]
architecture & construction
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 […]
The Zep Diner, a Popular Eating Place at Hollywood Modeled on the Lines of a Zeppelin, in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Zep Diner was a distinctive, Zeppelin-shaped diner that opened in Los Angeles in the early 1930s. It […]
Benjamin Baker’s Human Cantilever Model of the Forth Bridge
This post was originally published on this siteThe Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, […]
Amazing Photos of the Atlantic Avenue Elevated During Construction
This post was originally published on this siteThe Atlantic Avenue Elevated was a rapid transit line in Boston that operated from 1901 to 1938. It […]
Sightseers Peering From the Windows of the Statue of Liberty’s Crown
This post was originally published on this siteThe Statue of Liberty’s crown has long been a sought-after destination for tourists, and many visitors eagerly squeezed […]
Interior of a Schult Mobile Home Trailer, ca. 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s were a transformative time in the world of mobile homes, particularly with the rise of brands […]
20 Vintage Photos of Burger Chef Restaurants From the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1954, Frank and Donald Thomas patented the flame broiler in their parent company General Equipment Corporation and […]
Inside a TGI Fridays Restaurant in 1980
This post was originally published on this siteTGI Fridays is an American restaurant chain focusing on primarily American cuisine and casual dining. The first Fridays […]
Vintage Photos of Psycho House and Bates Motel in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this site “For one particular Alfred Hitchcock thriller, the script called for Janet Leigh’s character, Marion Crane, to drive […]
35 Fascinating Photos of the General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm in 1897
This post was originally published on this siteThe General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm of 1897, also known as Stockholm Exhibition or Stockholm World’s […]
Extraordinary Photos of Diversion Tunnel Construction for Fort Peck Dam Taken by Margaret Bourke-White in 1936
This post was originally published on this site Viewers of these photographs, Diversion Tunnel Construction, Fort Peck Dam, Montana, 1936, by Margaret Bourke-White (American, 1904–1971) […]
Molded Staggered Tooth Gear, Mesta Machine Company, West Homestead, Pennsylvania, 1913
This post was originally published on this siteA Mesta Machine Company employee stands next to a molded staggered tooth gear at the company’s West Homestead […]
The 16th Century Optical Illusion of Florence Cathedral’s Marble Tiles on Flat Floor
This post was originally published on this siteThis floor is entirely flat. The remarkable 16th-century optical illusion of Florence Cathedral’s marble tiles. When seen from […]
Weird or Wonderful: Here Are 16 Unusual Graves and Headstones
This post was originally published on this siteHave you ever wandered through a cemetery, spotted a beautiful headstone and pondered about the life that may […]
Building the Spiral of Turbines in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Francis turbine is a type of water turbine. It is an inward-flow reaction turbine that combines radial […]
30 Wonderful Photos of Exterior and Interior of a House in Surrey, England in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1970s, house interiors often featured bold colors and patterns. Think of bright oranges, greens, and […]
A Victorian Home Being Moved by a Boat in Tiburon, California in 1957
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 4, 1957, one of the oldest homes in Marin County, a distinctive Victorian that stood for […]
Construction of Fort Peck Dam: 30 Amazing Vintage Photos Capture Everyday Life in Montana in 1936
This post was originally published on this siteFort Peck Dam, dam on the Missouri River, northeastern Montana, U.S., one of the world’s largest earthfill dams. […]
Historical Photographs of Christ the Redeemer Statue Under Construction in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This post was originally published on this siteChrist the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by […]
The Memorial of Matthew Stanford Robison
This post was originally published on this siteThe Matthew Stanford Robison Memorial is a gravesite marker located in Salt Lake City Cemetery. It was designed […]
Early Photos of The Field Museum (1919-1922)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Field Museum of Natural History (FMNH), also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum […]
The Extravagant Art Nouveau Facade of the Elysée Palace in Vichy, France
This post was originally published on this siteThe Elysée Palace of Vichy built in 1898 as the Théâtre de l’Alcazar, the facade was built in […]
Beautiful Photos of the Jenolan Caves around 1900
This post was originally published on this siteThe Jenolan Caves are limestone caves located within the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve in the Central Tablelands region, […]
“Leaders of the World” Sign, the World’s First Forgotten Electric Wonder
This post was originally published on this siteLeaders of the World (alternate title: The Fiery Chariot Race in New York) was an electric advertising sign […]