Rare Old Photos
Rare Historical Photos – Vol 2: Take a look at these fascinating and rare old photos to discover the real stories behind them! This is volume 2 in a regular series we will post of rare historical photos. Enjoy….
Old Car Accident Photos from the 1900s to 1940s
These old car accident photos show automobiles mangled, wrapped around trees, face down in ditches and more. Cars in the 1900s to 1940s didn’t have the modern safety conveniences like airbags or even seat belts in many cases. These photos depict the tragic side effect of early automobile accidents in American history….
Historic Photos of Old Bars & Saloons from the Late 1800s to Early 1900s
Old bars, saloons, taverns, watering holes, taprooms, speakeasies, night clubs or whatever name they may have been called over the years… These establishments have delivered adult entertainment through alcohol and companionship for centuries. Early 20th century bars / saloons were sometimes fun, sometimes wild, sometimes dangerous, but almost always the top night-time attraction in town. …
Cool Old Photos – Vol 1 – 15 Historic Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words, so they say. These cool old photos go a long way towards telling the stories of historical figures and events from the past. Taken long ago simply to document the present, they now help us understand the past. Take a look at these 15 cool old photos and enjoy some history!…
New York Historical Photos – An Amazing Look at Pre-1900 New York City & Central Park
New York City is one of America’s oldest and largest cities. First settled along the Hudson River in 1624 by the Dutch, the colony of New Amsterdam was established on Manhattan Island two years later in 1626. In 1664, English settlers took control of the area and renamed it New York….
Old Photos: 15 Fun & Fabulous 1940s Photos
The 1940s were turbulent times, with much of the decade being caught up in World War II. However, there were still fun and exciting things going on. Jazz music and swing dancing were wildly popular, and there were some great 1940s fashion trends. …
Civil War Women – 25 Glamor Portraits of American Young Ladies – ca 1863-1864
Part 3 of our Civil War Photos series, we feature women from the American Civil War era.
Mathew Brady (1823-1896) was one of the most creative and well-known photographers of the nineteenth century….
Jayne Mansfield – Rare Historical Photos from the Netherlands – October, 1957
Born Vera Jayne Palmer, Jayne Mansfield was a wildly popular American film, theater, and television actress. In addition to acting, Jayne was also a nightclub entertainer, singer, and one of the first Playboy Playmates. She was one of Hollywood’s best-known sex symbols during the 1950s and early 1960s…
Civil War Photographs – Part 2
Civil War Photographs – Photography was still a relatively new technology during the American Civil War, but war correspondents managed to capture thousands of riveting photos throughout the conflict. These graphic images brought the front line of the war straight to the people of the United States and the entire world….
Rare Historical Photos
Rare Historical Photos – Vol 1. Take a look at these fascinating historical photos and discover the real stories behind them! This will be the first volume in many rare historical photos series we will post on the site….
