Tag: Historical Photos

In 1953, the biggest vessel to travel the Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway (at the time) managed to wind its way downtown on the Chicago […]

A worker hangs pasta to dry in a factory in Italy. 1932. Nothing says Italian food like pasta. Pasta is an integral part of Italy’s […]

The office has transformed dramatically through the last decades: in layout, style, colors, work culture, and in technology. These decades saw the worker become more […]

When settlers headed to the Pacific Northwest, they were forced to improvise dwellings and start their lives from scratch. Finding the stumps of gigantic trees […]

During the mid-20th century, a wave of futuristic optimism swept through society, inspiring people to envision how technology and design would transform their everyday lives. […]

The Flatiron Building is one of the most recognizable buildings in New York City and has been a defining feature of the Manhattan skyline for […]

The Beatles leave London airport in 1964. From left: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. Enthusiastic fans welcomed the Beatles in airports […]

A worker assembles part of the cowling for a B-25 bomber motor at the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood, California. 1942. More so than […]

Dr. Moody Jacobs shows a giant bruise on the side and hip of his patient, Ann Elizabeth Hodges, who had been struck by a meteorite […]

At that time, technology in the automotive industry was in its infancy. This encouraged enthusiasts and designers to think outside the box, seeking unique solutions […]