Leola King, America’s First Female Traffic Cop
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a big city policewoman directing traffic. Her name is Leola N. King, America’s first female traffic cop. […]
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The Baltic Way, One of the Earliest and Longest Unbroken Human Chains in History
This post was originally published on this siteAt 7:00 PM on August 23 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, […]
Nevada Northern Railway’s 1939 Cadillac, Executive Rail Inspection Car
This post was originally published on this siteThe Nevada Northern Railway’s 1939 Cadillac is a fascinating piece of history. In the 1930s, the Nevada Northern […]
These Coins Stopped a Bullet and Saved a Soldier’s Life During World War I
This post was originally published on this siteOptatius Buyssens, a Belgian soldier during World War I, was famous for a remarkable incident where coins in […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Delivery Trucks From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteDelivery trucks in the 1920s were a vital part of the growing urban infrastructure, reflecting the rapid industrialization […]
Rarely Seen Photographs of Metallica From Their Early Days in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteMetallica was formed in Los Angeles in late 1981 when Danish drummer Lars Ulrich placed an advertisement in […]
Some Historical Images of the First Soap Box Derby, Held in Dayton, OH, in 1933
This post was originally published on this siteKids playing on home-made scooters and go karts in the 1930s was not an unfamiliar sight in the […]
August 19, 1897: The First Electric Taxis Driven in London
This post was originally published on this siteThe Bersey Electric Cab (also known as the London Electrical Cab) was an early electric-powered vehicle and the […]
Outtakes From From the Cover Photoshoot for Carly Simon’s Debut Album in 1971
This post was originally published on this siteA first album cover must be the most important of an artist’s career: it introduces them to the […]
A 1922 Magazine Called “The Flapper.” It’s Filled With Everything a Flapper Needs to Know!
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1920s, a new type of young woman was born. These women were called flappers. A short […]
Unique Vehicles Used to Promote Life Savers Lollies From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1912, an American businessman named Ed Noble learned of a peppermint candy shaped like a life saver. […]
Wyatt Earp Stands Next to a 1926 Packard Model 326 “Opera Coupe” Reportedly Owned by Actor William S. Hart
This post was originally published on this siteWyatt Earp stands next to a 1926 Packard Model 326 “Opera Coupe” that is believed to have been […]
August 8, 1970: Janis Joplin Bought a Headstone for Bessie Smith
This post was originally published on this siteOn August 8, 1970, Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of her greatest influence Bessie Smith […]
You Know About Burger King, But Did You Ever Eat at a Burger Queen?
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Burger King became royalty among burger restaurants, another burger royal made its bid to take over the […]
Nadine Vaujour, French Woman Learned to Fly a Helicopter to Break Out Her Husband in 1986
This post was originally published on this siteOn May 26, 1986, Nadine Vaujour flew a rented helicopter, flew to the Le Sante prison in Paris […]
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 […]
The Iconic Maxwell Street Blues Bus
This post was originally published on this siteJohn W. Johnson (1937–2021) loved the Lord and began preaching the gospel in his early years. He is […]
Vintage Photographs of Half-Tracks From Europe From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteA half-track is a civilian or military vehicle with regular wheels at the front for steering and continuous […]
Historical Photos of Buffalo Soldiers From Between the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteAfrican Americans served in the U.S. Military during the Civil War and continued to serve afterwards. Many of […]
Before Radar Was Invented, Enemy Aircraft Were Spotted Using Sound Locators That Looked Like Musical Instruments
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the invention of radar during World War II, incoming enemy warplanes were detected by listening with the […]
Hubot by Hubotics, Carlsbad, ca. 1984
This post was originally published on this site Hubot is 44-inch tall, 110 pound battery-operated personal robot and when programmed, Hubot will remember how to […]
Crowds Watching the Landing of the Graf Zeppelin at Hanworth, August 1931
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographs taken of crowds watching the landing of the Graf Zeppelin at Hanworth aerodrome near Hounslow in West […]
The Story of The Beatles’ Apple Boutique, Which Only Lasted Eight Months
This post was originally published on this siteThe Apple Boutique was a retail store located in a building on the corner of Baker Street and […]
The First Official White House Photograph of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteJackie joined John Kennedy on the campaign trail in 1960 until she learned she was pregnant again, after […]
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 […]