Holidays With a Rudge-Whitworth Caravan
This post was originally published on this siteRudge-Whitworth Cycles of England produced their first motorcycle in 1911, but it wasn’t until 1927 that they decided […]
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Australian Army Jeep Train Pulling Members of the 24th Infantry Brigade in Borneo, Malaysia, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteManufactured by Willys Overland Motors and mass-produced between 1941 and 1945 for the Allied forces, the iconic, tough […]
Amazing Vintage Snaps Capture Trucks Loaded With Hay From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore motorized trucks, hay was transported using horse-drawn wagons and carts. These early vehicles were often equipped with […]
40 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Railroad Inspection Vehicles From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s were heavily influenced by the impact of World War II, which necessitated efficient and reliable transportation […]
August 28, 1830: Peter Cooper’s Locomotive Tom Thumb Lost a Race Against a Horse-Drawn Railcar
This post was originally published on this siteTom Thumb was the first American-built steam locomotive to operate on a common-carrier railroad. It was designed and […]
Early Photos of United Parcel Service From Between the 1900s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteUnited Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded […]
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. […]
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 […]
Vintage Found Photos of People and Buses the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, buses were a primary mode of transport for commuting to work, school, and other daily […]
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 […]
Vintage Photographs of Mack Logging Trucks From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteMack AC “Bulldog” haulers are legendary workhorses. During their 20-plus years of production (1916-1938), they were employed in […]
Schienenzeppelin, the Train With Propeller and Airplane Engine From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Schienenzeppelin or rail zeppelin was an experimental railcar which resembled a Zeppelin airship in appearance. It was […]
July 16, 1935: The World’s First Parking Meters Were Installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 16, 1935, the world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City. It was invented by […]
Automobiles Being Shipped by Barge in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteNearly a century ago, the automobile was coming into vogue as a common means of transportation for the […]
Aerowagon, the Soviet Aircraft-Engined High-Speed Train From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Aerowagon or Aeromotowagon was an experimental high-speed railcar fitted with an aircraft engine and propeller traction invented […]
The Shelby American Cobra Racing Team Transporter for the 1963 Road America 500
This post was originally published on this siteThis is the Shelby American Race team pulling into the paddock at Road America in 1963 for the […]
Once Upon a Time, You Could Ride a Train Right Through the Orange Groves in Southern California
This post was originally published on this siteThe Super Chief was one of the named passenger trains and the flagship of the Atchison, Topeka and […]
During the Cold War, the United States Postal Service and the US Navy Experimented With Delivering Mail via Regulus Missile
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 8, 1959, the U.S. Post Office Department went way beyond their standard mail transportation systems. They […]
Madame Decourcelle, the First Female Taxi Driver in Paris
This post was originally published on this siteIt is well known, women had to wait longer in the history to have the same rights as […]
Les Femmes Cocher: Vintage Postcards of the First Female Horse-Cab Drivers in Paris From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn November, 1906, three women began a month-long apprenticeship in preparation for the Prefecture of Police examination that […]
Pedestrians Watching Traffic Signal Activation on 7th Ave. in Manhattan on April 20, 1955
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1955, New York City’s then Department of Traffic introduces the first eight neon pedestrian signals from Winko-Matic. […]
Vintage Photographs of Bronze Traffic Signal Towers in New York City From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this site In the early 20th century, street congestion along New York’s Fifth Avenue was so bad that it […]
Atlantic Convoy of Allied Ships en Route to Great Britain From the U.S, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteRobert Capa’s (1913–1954) reputation as one of history’s most notable photojournalists is well established. Born Endre Ernö Friedmann […]
March 6, 1920: New York City Debuted Its First Traffic Signal System
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 6, 1920, New York City debuted its first traffic signal system, on 42nd Street and 5th […]
Behold These Airplanes Flying Low Over Hong Kong in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteHong Kong’s Kai Tak airport has a special place in aviation history and memories. It was located in […]