Wooden railroads, called wagonways, were built in the United States starting from the 1720s. Railroads played a large role in the development of the United States from the industrial revolution in the Northeast (1810–1850) to the settlement of the West (1850–1890). The American railroad mania began with the founding of the first passenger and freightContinue reading “Incredible Vintage Photos of Indiana Railroad Disasters in the Early 20th Century”
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Stunning Autochromes of Belgium Taken by Georges Gilon in 1913
Portrait of Jeanne Nokin, ca. 1913. Georges Gilon (1873–1928) was a wool-trader at Verviers in Belgium. He was married to Maria Nokin who bore him 4 children. Besides his passion for photography Gilon was also a gifted wood-worker. His photographic topics were mainly landscapes, old regional farmhouses, festivities and townscapes of his hometown Verviers. TheContinue reading “Stunning Autochromes of Belgium Taken by Georges Gilon in 1913”
35 Fabulous Photos of Barbara Carrera in the 1970s and 1980s
Born 1945 in Bluefields, Nicaraguan-American model and actress Barbara Carrera began a career as a model at the Eileen Ford agency at the age of 17. Her first film role was as a fashion model in Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970). In 1972, she appeared on the screen in a publicity role for ChiquitaContinue reading “35 Fabulous Photos of Barbara Carrera in the 1970s and 1980s”
Roller-Skating Street Ambassador Advertising the Mythical Zohar Photography Studio in Manhattan
This amazing daguerreotype photo may look as if it was taken in 19th century New York, but it is actually the work of California photographer Stephen Berkman, who is an expert in the extremely difficult pre-chemical photographic process of wet-collodion photography. This is one of 30 photographs Berkman took that was included in art installationContinue reading “Roller-Skating Street Ambassador Advertising the Mythical Zohar Photography Studio in Manhattan”
Shirley Bassey: One of the Most Popular Female Vocalists in Britain
Born 1937 in Cardiff, Welsh singer Shirley Bassey began performing as a teenager in 1953. In 1959, she became the first Welsh person to gain a number-one single on the UK Singles Chart. In the following decades, Bassey amassed 27 Top 40 hits in the UK, including 2 number-ones. She became well-known for recording theContinue reading “Shirley Bassey: One of the Most Popular Female Vocalists in Britain”
25 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Sean Connery From the 1970s
Actor Sean Connery will forever be known to be the first ever James Bond, beginning with 007’s maiden film appearance with Dr. No in 1962. Connery went on to play Bond seven times, including the classic spy movies From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice, all of which were released inContinue reading “25 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Sean Connery From the 1970s”
Beautiful Fashion Photography by Bruce Davidson in the 1960s
Born 1933 in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, American photographer Bruce Davidson worked briefly as a freelance photographer in 1957. He has been a member of the Magnum Photos agency since 1958. His photographs, notably those taken in Harlem, New York City, have been widely exhibited and published. He is known for photographing communitiesContinue reading “Beautiful Fashion Photography by Bruce Davidson in the 1960s”
The Only Known Color Photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII
Here is the only known color photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII. Found in April 2009 in a cupboard in Exbury, this informal portrait, which shows the monarch dressed in a kilt and full highland costume, was taken a century earlier in September 1909. The photographer was Lionel de Rothschild, a banker and Conservative MP,Continue reading “The Only Known Color Photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII”
40 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Vera Miles in the 1950s
Born 1929 in Boise City, Oklahoma, American actress Vera Miles moved to Los Angeles in 1950 and landed small roles in television and film, including a minor role as a chorus girl in Two Tickets to Broadway (1951), a musical starring Janet Leigh, with whom Miles co-starred nine years later in the classic Alfred HitchcockContinue reading “40 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Vera Miles in the 1950s”
The Amphibious Tricycle, ca. 1886
This strange-looking machine was built by a Worcester man, Mr. Harry Savage, about 1896. Mr. Savage worked at a firm of Agricultural Implement Makers, J. L. Larkworthy & Co., of Sansome Place, Worcester. The water cycle “sailed” down the River Severn, ca. 1896. No doubt this employment gave him the skills and the opportunity toContinue reading “The Amphibious Tricycle, ca. 1886”
