U.S. Senate Monorail: A Private Subway System for Senators Under Washington D.C. Since 1909 _ US
The subway system of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. consists of three lines: two on the Senate side on the north side of the Capitol, and one on the House side on the south side of the Capitol….
Capturing History: A Glimpse into Life Through Iconic Photographs from the 19th and 20th Centuries
These photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries capture colorful moments of life, ranging from everyday activities to significant historical events. The images below not only reflect people’s lives during different periods but also offer profound insights into the culture,…
The chaos and beauty of Greyhound buses captured by Esther Bubley, 1943 _ US
In 1942, twenty-one-year-old Esther Bubley, accepted a position with the Office of War Information (OWI) in Washington, D.C. to work as a darkroom lab technician. The OWI had recently absorbed the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and their stable of legendary…
20 Vintage Photos Capture Daily Life at the Drive-In Theater – a Vanishing American Pastime _ US
It’s been 80 years since a New Jersey auto-parts store manager named Richard Hollingshead Jr. hit upon the idea of a drive-in theater. The wonder of Hollingshead’s concept, of course — as with all of the world’s greatest, most inspired,…
Rocket Express Ride: Vintage Photos of Department Store Monorail for Kids in the U.S From the 1940s and 1950s _ US
These monorails sized for kids, called the Rocket Express, that travel around and above the entire toy department (Toyland) from 1946 to 1984, along with the camera, piano and organ departments. Kids rode these monorails slowly around the toy department…
Rare photographs of early visitors to America’s National Parks, 1870-1920 _ US
Tourists pose on Glacier Point above the Yosemite Valley. 1887. The process that led up to the national park idea is complex. From arts and literature came the Romantic movement, which encouraged the experience of the mountains and wilderness. Authors…
Vintage Photos of 48 Beautiful New York Buildings That No Longer Exist
New York City is constantly being rebuilt. In the 19th and 20th centuries, dozens of beautiful old buildings were demolished to make way for new development. It wasn’t until 1966, with the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act, that…
Unboxing the Statue of Liberty through rare photographs, 1885 _ US
Unpacking of the head of the Statue of Liberty, which was delivered on June 17, 1885. The Statue of Liberty was completed in Paris in June 1884, presented to America by the people of France on July 4, 1884. The…
Before Mobile Phones, This Is How People Got in Touch With Each Other in the 1960s and 1970s _ US
In 1979, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) launched the world’s first cellular network in Japan. In 1983, the DynaTAC 8000x was the first commercially available handheld mobile phone. Today’s mobile phones are not just used to call, they also integrate…
Timber Trestles: Incredible Vintage Photos of Timber Railroad Bridges, 1850s-1900s _ US
The timber railroad bridge was once a common sight across the landscape of North America. For over a century, these wooden structures provided a crucial link in the transportation of goods and people, spanning rivers, canyons, and valleys to connect…