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As I typed the above heading, it occurred to me that it is tautologous, all photographs are of the past from the moment the photograph is taken.
There is a Facebook site called Historical Images, visit it by clicking on:
Here are some of the photographs and commentaries . . .
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Judy Garland and her daughter, Liza Minnelli, 1947
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A mysterious character known as the "Leatherman" wandered a 365-mile route in the 1800s without any clear reason. His real name, origins, or the purpose of his travels remained unknown, yet he became a beloved local figure.
Dressed in a heavy outfit crafted from old leather boots and ties, weighing over 60 pounds, the Leatherman braved all weather conditions and seasons. He was so punctual in his travels between the Hudson and Connecticut rivers, covering 40 small towns every 34 days, that locals could tell the time by his location. He famously slept in caves, maintaining a strict schedule.
The Leatherman communicated little, only making a few sounds in English or French, but was warmly anticipated in each town he visited. Being visited by him was seen as an honor, and children were eager to offer him food during his stops.
After his death, the Leatherman's grave became a site of interest, leading to its relocation by a historical society to prevent accidents. In 2011, an attempt to uncover his identity through DNA testing failed when it was discovered his remains were gone, deepening the mystery around him.
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A one room school house, 1923.
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Depression-era children in 1939. They have a bike and a cat and look happy.
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A Japanese woman carrying her children in a bucket on her head, Japan 1900s.
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This photo is really something. These women had 775 confirmed kills. Yet look at how happy and sweet a few of them look. They look like they are just young women trying to have a good time. Then there’s some who are really kind of scary like the bottom right. She has that “I could see sighting you in right now and shoot that smile right off your face.” I’ve never actually read any studies on snipers, but in some cases they end up taking someone out that they had to study and get a in depth knowledge about their life. That’s much different than shooting at some random enemy on a battlefield or even in an ambush. I find it amazing that they can smile like that after what they’ve seen first hand. Must need a certain psychological profile to do what they do
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The opening of the Eiffel Tower during the 1889 World’s Fair.
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Bringing home the Christmas tree, 1946.
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At the grocery store in the 1960s.
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In the 1940s, men dressed in shorts and cowboy boots served up to women at a drive through in Texas.
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The Hoover Electric Suction Sweeper, created around 1908-1909, was a groundbreaking innovation in household cleaning technology. As one of the earliest vacuum cleaners, it revolutionized the way homes were cleaned by replacing manual sweeping with electric suction. The machine was a remarkable improvement over earlier cleaning methods, utilizing an electric motor to power a suction mechanism that could pick up dirt and debris from carpets and floors. This advancement made cleaning more efficient and less labor-intensive, marking a significant step forward in domestic technology.
At the time of its release, the Hoover Electric Suction Sweeper was a luxury item, with a high price point that made it accessible mainly to middle- and upper-class households. Its design featured a bulky, industrial-looking body and was typically mounted on a wheeled platform, which made it somewhat cumbersome but still innovative for its time. Despite its size and weight, the vacuum cleaner gained popularity due to its effectiveness in cleaning, as it could reach areas that traditional cleaning methods could not, such as deep within carpets.
The introduction of the Hoover Electric Suction Sweeper not only marked a milestone in household convenience but also laid the foundation for the Hoover Company’s future success. Over time, the company would refine and improve its designs, helping to cement Hoover’s position as a leading brand in the vacuum cleaner market. The 1908-1909 Hoover model was an important precursor to the modern vacuums we use today, demonstrating the transformative impact of electric-powered appliances on domestic life.
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A cowgirl from the 1880s.
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AN UNFORGETTABLE CHESS GAME IN 1924 This extraordinary chess game took place in Leningrad (Saint Petersburg Agora) in 1924. In this particular game, the chess pieces were replaced by people, giving the event a unique and spectacular touch. The game was played by chess masters Peter Romanovsky and Ilya Rabinovich, one of the most famous chess masters of his time. The game lasted a total of five hours and was played on a giant outdoor chess board set up in the square in front of the Winter Palace. This type of chess game is part of an annual event created to promote chess in the Soviet Union. The first such event took place in Smolensk in 1921 and quickly became a popular event. The goal was to stimulate public interest in chess and promote strategic thinking among spectators. It is not known who won the match in St. Petersburg in 1924. Chess is not just a game, but is valued as an intellectual challenge and a means to promote education and strategic thinking. The choice of Leningrad as the venue for this chess game was no coincidence. The city was a cultural and intellectual center of the Soviet Union and provided the perfect setting for such an event.
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The first newspaper headlines of the Titanic sinking in 1912 reported that everyone on board had been saved.
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Anna Haining Bates (7'11'') one of the tallest women in history with her husband.
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An American pioneer family by their little sod roof house on the prairie, 1870.
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Control room for a German submarine, 1918.
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Did you know that the Ancient Greeks discovered that the seeds of the carob (Carob, Ceratonia siligua) always have the same weight (about 0.20 g) and that's why they used it to measure the weight of precious metals . The negotiations were with the Arabs who heard from the Greeks the word carats (the well-known carats of gold). The word karat first entered the English language in the mid-15th Century. It derived from the French word carat which in turn came from the Italian carato. The word almost certainly derives from the Arabic qīrāṭ which came from the Greek kerátion meaning Carob seed.
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Yakima Washington, sometime in the 40s.
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Women soon replaced male carhops during World War II, because most American men left their jobs to join the military and restaurant owners quickly discovered that a pretty girl sold more food. This declined in the late 1940s and 1950s, when men returned to the civilian workforce and pretty girls were seen as having an adverse effect of attracting loiterers
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A couple touring Balanced Rock in the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1920.
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