Shengshan Island, the Abandoned Fishing Village of Houtouwan in China
This post was originally published on this siteWrapped in mist, the village has been slowly swallowed up by great nature. Without any human trace, the […]
architecture & construction
A Gallery of 20 American Bathroom Designs From the 1950s for Design Inspiration
This post was originally published on this siteThe era of stark, lifeless bathrooms is quickly disappearing. In its wake is an exciting trend toward colorful, […]
Gorgeous Vintage Color Slides of York in 1968
This post was originally published on this siteYork is a cathedral city and unitary authority area, at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, […]
The Beautiful Borgund Stave Church in Norway, Built From Wood Without a Single Nail From the Late 12th Century
This post was originally published on this site Norway became a Christian nation during the tenth and eleventh centuries, following the age of the Vikings. […]
Amazing Views of Esso Northumbria Tanker Under Construction at Wallsend, UK in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThe Esso Northumbria was the first of a series of Very Large Crude Carrier ships, built by Swan […]
55 Rare and Amazing Vintage Photographs of Paris During the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870, was a […]
A Native American Man (Shoshone) Looking at the Central Pacific Railroad, ca. 1860s
This post was originally published on this siteIn this photograph by Alfred Hart taken between 1865–1869, a Native American man looks down upon a newly […]
The Evinrude Flying Saucer Fishing Boat, 1957
This post was originally published on this siteThe Flying Saucer fishing boat was designed by maritime company Evinrude and was said to be the work […]
Amazing Then and Now Photos of Grotte du Grand Roc in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France
This post was originally published on this siteGrotte du Grand Roc is a cave of calcite concretions, with no history of being used by prehistoric […]
This UFO Spaceship McDonald’s Used to Exist in Alconbury, England in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteFor many kids, getting a McDonald’s on a long drive would be the ultimate treat. And if you […]
Sofa Bazaar by Superstudio for Giovanetti, 1968
This post was originally published on this siteHalf a century ago, a group of 20-something architecture students from Florence decided to assume the small task […]
Vintage Images of American Living Rooms, Family Rooms, and Dens From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s were a decade filled with exuberance, radiating a positive outlook from the United States triumphant post-war […]
Take a Look Inside a 1970s Airstream Travel Trailer
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1931, Airstream began with Wally Byam’s dream: to build a travel trailer that would move like a […]
Medieval Toilets in Castles
This post was originally published on this siteThe medieval toilet or latrine, then called a privy or garderobe, was a primitive affair, but in a […]
Homes of the Future: A Look Back at Charles Schridde’s Stunning ‘60s Ads For Motorola
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Schridde was born in 1926 and grew up in rural Illinois. He was an artist from an […]
20 Wonderful American Kitchen Designs From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s the 1950s. The war is over, and the United States is enjoying a wave of unprecedented prosperity. […]
The Oldest Tavern in London: Vintage Photos of the Old Dick Whittington in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Old Dick Whittington was situated at 24 Cloth Fair. This beerhouse opened in 1846 in a 16th […]
Historical Photographs of Seattle Regrades at the Beginning of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteStarting in 1897 and continuing through 1930, Seattle undertook a series of regrades to flatten the city’s terrain. […]
Rare Photos From the Excavation of Lamassu From the Citadel of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin, Iraq
This post was originally published on this siteDur-Sharrukin (“Fortress of Sargon”), present day Khorsabad, was the Assyrian capital in the time of Sargon II of […]
Space Age: Egg & Ball Chairs of the ‘60s & ‘70s
This post was originally published on this siteThe race for the conquest of space had a great impact on people in the mid-sixties and thus […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of Construction Workers on Utility Poles at the Turn of 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMost people don’t think much about the wooden utility poles in their neighborhood. However, they rely on them […]
The Architecture of Old Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1978 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteAllentown is a city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania’s third-most-populous city and the 233rd-largest city in […]
Vintage Postcards of Hotel and Motel Rooms From the 1960s to 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe “handsomely decorated” retro interiors are always a wonder to behold, whether it’s a cheap roadside motel in […]
25 Amazing Photos of U.S. Post Office Buildings From the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThe architecture of the United States demonstrates a broad variety of architectural styles and built forms over the […]
In 1930 the Indiana Bell Building Was Rotated 90°, No One Inside Felt It Move!
This post was originally published on this siteThe Central Union Telephone Company built a headquarters building on the corner of Meridian and New York Streets, […]