A typical American family in 1950s, Detroit, Michigan
There’s cool, and then there’s the timeless “old-school cool.” Whether it’s the punks of the 1980s or sophisticates from the 1880s, each period has its own version of cool. Let’s take a moment to reminisce about the rad, the awesome,…
Unbelievably stunning couple (love how their hands are clasped together), 1960s
Last updated on January 16th, 2025 at 05:46 pm There’s cool, and then there’s the timeless “old-school cool.” Whether it’s the punks of the 1980s or sophisticates from the 1880s, each period has its own version of cool. Let’s take…
Making the Titanic’s Anchor Chain at Hingley & Sons, 1909
Making the Titanic’s Anchor Chain at Hingley & Sons, 1909 In 1909, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable engineering feats of the early 20th century: the construction of the RMS Titanic. Among the many critical components of the…
The “World’s Largest Log Cabin” – A Portland Landmark (1905-1964)
The “World’s Largest Log Cabin” – A Portland Landmark (1905-1964) In 1938, visitors to Portland, Oregon, were captivated by one of the city’s most remarkable structures—the “World’s Largest Log Cabin.” Built in 1905 for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition,…
What Chicago looked like 129 years ago
Chicago 129 Years Ago: A Glimpse into the City in 1895 In 1895, Chicago was a city of rapid transformation, innovation, and ambition. Just two years earlier, it had hosted the World’s Columbian Exposition, a grand event that showcased modern…
A One-Room Schoolhouse in Texas – 1907
A One-Room Schoolhouse in Texas – 1907 In 1907, across the vast plains of Texas, one-room schoolhouses stood as the foundation of education for rural communities. These small, simple wooden buildings, often located miles apart, were the heart of learning…
A Coca-Cola Advertisement Made of Pigeon Grains in Saint Mark’s Square, Venice – 1960
In 1960, an ingenious Coca-Cola advertisement appeared in one of the most iconic locations in the world—Saint Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy. But instead of traditional billboards or posters, this ad took a unique and unexpected form: grains carefully arranged…
The Fall of a 2,600-Year-Old Giant Sequoia – A Testament to Time
The Fall of a 2,600-Year-Old Giant Sequoia – A Testament to Time In the 1890s, a giant sequoia tree, estimated to be over 2,600 years old, was cut down, marking the end of a life that had begun centuries before…
Cowboys Enjoy Drinks at the Equity Bar in Old Tascosa, Texas – 1907
Cowboys Enjoy Drinks at the Equity Bar in Old Tascosa, Texas – 1907 In 1907, the Equity Bar in Old Tascosa, Texas, stood as a lively gathering place for cowboys seeking a break from their rugged lives on the open…
In 1918, coal miners were astonished to uncover a petrified tree stump entombed within a coal seam.
A Petrified Mystery: The Tree Stump Found in a Coal Seam, 1918 In 1918, a group of coal miners made an astonishing discovery deep beneath the earth—a petrified tree stump, perfectly preserved within a coal seam. This finding was more…