Austria in the Early 1960s Through Wonderful Kodachrome Slides
This post was originally published on this siteStreet scenes in Austria in the early 1960s capture a country balancing postwar recovery with a new era […]
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Vienna in the Early 1960s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1960s, Vienna was a city of contrasts, recovering from the devastation of World War II […]
Vienna in 1976 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, the streets of Vienna were a striking blend of old-world elegance and the buzz of […]
30 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Vienna in 1953
This post was originally published on this siteStreet scenes of Vienna in the 1950s reflected both the city’s post-war recovery and its vibrant cultural life. […]
30 Fascinating Black and White Photos of Vienna in 1959-60
This post was originally published on this siteVienna in the late 1950s and early 1960s was a city undergoing significant change. Post-World War II, it […]
Beautiful Paintings of Vienna by Carl Wenzel Zajicek in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Wenzel Zajicek (1860–1923) was a Viennese painter. He was born as one of 24 children of watchmaker […]
35 Vintage Photos Capture Street Scenes of Vienna in 1900
This post was originally published on this siteVienna in the early 1900s was a vibrant and dynamic city, often regarded as the cultural and intellectual […]
Vienna Streetcar System: One of the Largest Tram Network in the World
This post was originally published on this siteTrams in Vienna are a vital part of the public transport system in Vienna, capital city of Austria. […]
Wonderful Color Photos Capture People Skiing at Ski Resorts in Switzerland and Austria in 1949-1950
This post was originally published on this siteRobert Capa is synonymous with black and white documentation of conflict, from the Spanish Civil War to World […]
The First Car That Porsche Ever Built Was Found in a Shed, Untouched for Over a Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe world’s first Porsche hit the streets of Vienna on June 26, 1898. As it turns out, the […]
Portraits of Archduke Ludwig Viktor, an Openly Homosexual Younger Brother of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria
This post was originally published on this siteThe youngest brother of Emperor Franz Joseph, Archduke Ludwig Viktor – or Luziwuzi, as he was called in […]
In the 1950s, an Austrian Engineer Has Created a Robot Which Can Do the Housework
This post was originally published on this siteThe answer to a liberated woman’s dreams is a robot—especially one that pours tea. The two robots shown […]
50 Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of Vienna in 1900
This post was originally published on this siteVienna is the capital, largest city, and one of nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria’s most populous […]
The Joy of New Shoes, 1946
This post was originally published on this siteAm Himmel Orphanage, Vienna, Austria –– This photograph by Gerald Waller shows a six-year-old Austrian orphan called Werfel […]
Captain Lewis Nixon With His Beloved Stash of Vat 69 Whiskey in the Morning After Celebrating V-E Day in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteOn the morning of May 4, 1945, the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division moved […]
Character Heads: Bizarre Sculptures by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt From the 18th Century
This post was originally published on this site Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, an eighteenth-century German sculptor active in Austria, is best known for his series of […]
Portraits of Austrian Actress Marie Schleinzer in a Bat Costume, ca. 1900
This post was originally published on this siteAustrian stage actress Marie Schleinzer in costume for the ballet “Around Vienna”. Photos by Adele K.u.K Hof Atelier, […]
Extraordinary Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876 – 1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, […]
Vintage Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander From Between the 1910s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876–1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, Sander first […]
Let Me Hop Up on the Table So You Can Sign My Cast, George!
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Harrison autographing the plaster cast on the leg of a young Austrian girl, during a hotel press […]
A Candid Photograph of Two Young Soldiers Taken in Austria, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1945, these two soldiers had hiked up into the Austrian Alps and a friend took their picture […]
Intriguing Vintage Black-and-White Photos of Life in a Pre-Cold War Vienna
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look at life in the capital city of Austria with the Cold War looming on the […]
The Bizarre Story of Oskar Kokoschka and His Life-Size Alma Mahler Doll
This post was originally published on this siteAlma Mahler (1879–1964) was a Viennese socialite and arts patron whose infamous romantic life inspired composers, painters, and […]
Amazing Pics Capture Street Scenes of Salzburg in the Early 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteSalzburg is the capital city of the State of Salzburg and the fourth-largest city in Austria. Its historic […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs Capture the 1953 Motorcycle Skiing Championships in Austria
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographer John Chillingworth took these photos at the 1953 Motorcycle Skiing championships, held at Ehrwald in Tyrol, Austria. […]