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Rare Historical Photos Capturing A Unique Moment In Time
Photographs often serve as a visual memory bank. They have emotional and sentimental significance. From the viewpoint of an artist, photography can depict the world in a new light with a fresh perspective. Other times, it can perfectly capture a pivotal memory or moment of historical significance.
Above all else, photographs help us record events for later review. They help connect the past to our present and future. We hope that the historical gallery we have prepared for you today will help you learn something new and feel more connected to history.
1. Annie Edson Taylor and Her Niagara Falls Journey
Annie Edson Taylor had planned to make a fortune via a one-of-a-kind PR stunt. She intended to take a barrel ride over Niagara Falls on her birthday (October 24, 1901). She had a watertight, cushioned barrel specially made for her. As a test, she sent a barrel over the falls with a cat inside. Much to her pleasure and the cat’s happiness, the feline survived the journey.
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So, on that 24th day of October, the 63-year-old retired teacher got into the barrel with the help of her companions and secured the lid. She began her adventure just above the falls. After she journeyed down the waterfall, she was met by an awaiting boat. Thankfully, Annie Edson Taylor was discovered alive and well.
2. Cigarettes Bought from a Hospital Bed in the 1950s
Prior to the Surgeon General’s message connecting tobacco use to a variety of illnesses, the medical community did not consider smoking to be a bad. In fact, it was considered to soothe a worried person, suppress appetites, and generally be beneficial.
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As absurd and counter-productive as it may seem, hospital patients could purchase packs from their hospital beds during this time. They could even use them in their hospital rooms if they wanted to!
3. A Manually Operated Traffic Control Machine, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1922
Cars began getting into fender-benders shortly after the automobile was introduced into the streets. It became apparent immediately that laws and procedures were required to ensure that individuals did not drive their vehicles into other cars, people, or structures.
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Motorists started using signals to know when to halt and when to continue through a junction. Before electric traffic signals, the only alternative was to have manual signals, such as the one seen in the photograph above. A traffic stop operator had to manually change the sign from “stop” to “go.”
4. A Man on Top of the Golden Gate Bridge During its Construction
Building the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco required a lot of bravery. There was an unspoken rule in the 1930s about high-steel bridge building projects like this one. Engineers should anticipate one employee incident for every $1 million spent. The $35 million Golden Gate Bridge, on the other hand, had a stellar safety record, with just 11 incidents.
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At least 19 individuals are said to have been saved thanks to a huge net hanging underneath the construction site. The bridge employees’ survival rate is a marvel of forethought.
5. The Historic U.S. Route 50 (The loneliest road in America)
While looking at this photograph, it is easy to see why Route 50 is referred to as “The Loneliest Road in America.” From West Sacramento in California all the way to Ocean City in Maryland (a distance of about 3,073 miles), the roadway traverses vast swaths of barren, arid terrain.
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When Life magazine published its July 1986 edition, the road was dubbed as “The Loneliest Road in America.” Since then, the name has gained popularity, and the state of Nevada has adopted it as a marketing slogan for the road. According to the publication, there are “no places of interest” along the path.
6. Women Delivering Water While Men Were Overseas
As the first global struggle was happening throughout Europe, women began to take up tasks that had previously been filled by males. This included anything from working in factories to transporting large blocks of ice to the front lines. The need for this kind of work existed even before refrigerators were widely available.
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Delivery workers would transport huge blocks of ice around the country on carts and in motor vehicles. The ladies in this photograph delivered ice from their distributor to houses across Manhattan. Folks would use these ice blocks to cool down meals. As refrigerators and freezers grew more common, the company gradually went out of business.
7. Robert Wadlow's Height Compared to the Huge Shaquille O'Neal (7' 1")
You probably know who Big Shaq is. Yes, he is a huge basketball player. A wax replica of Robert Wadlow, which is on display in a museum, is seen in the photograph below. The real-life basketball star Shaquille O’Neal stands next to it to provide some perspective on how tall Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in the world, truly was.
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With a height of 7’1”, O’Neal is not accustomed to looking up to anybody. However, it is clear from the photo that Shaq is almost two feet shorter than Wadlow at his highest point, which is almost 9 feet tall.
8. Yoda with His Sculptor, Stuart Freeborn
Everyone who watched Episode V fell in love with Yoda, the funny, little creature on Dagobah who also happens to be the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy. However, if the original version of Yoda had made it to the screen, the film may not have been as successful. The original plan for Yoda was to teach a costumed monkey to move around the set instead of using a puppet.
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Several team members who worked on 2001: A Space Odyssey years before objected to the concept. Actors had to be recruited to represent the primates since they were tough to properly manage. The character we know and love today was created with the help of makeup artist, Stuart Freeborn. Freeborn made the model of Yoda based off himself and Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art.
9. Alice Eastwood Standing at a Rupture in 1906
The 1906 quake of San Francisco left a visible gap all along the San Andreas Fault line, which can still be seen today. Located between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate, the San Andreas Fault is among the most known active faults on the planet. It was named so after the San Andreas Lake that was formed as a result of the fault, which was discovered in 1895 by geologist Andrew Lawson of the University of California, Berkeley.
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After the 1906 quake, Professor Lawson established that the fault line ran down to the southern portion of California, which he named the “California Fault Line.” Immediately after this natural occurrence, the fault line could be clearly seen, as shown in this picture.
10. The Monowheel (Dynasphere) from the 1930s
This bizarre vehicle was based on a design by Leonardo da Vinci. The concept for this wheel, popularly known as a monowheel, was patented in 1930 by a British inventor called Dr. J. A. Purves, who based his design on Da Vinci’s drawing. Purves was so sure that his monowheel would be the next great thing in the automobile world that he even wrote an article about it in the journal “Popular Mechanics.”
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The monowheel ran well, but it had a major weakness when it came to braking and accelerating. The design would cause the driver’s carriage to spin around the wheel, similar to when a hamster stops abruptly on a hamster wheel. It definitely had some design issues to fix!
11. Artist Bob Ross Feeding a Baby Raccoon
Bob Ross was not a pet owner. This soft-spoken artist was a liberal thinker who loved out-of-the-box creatures. At times, Ross would bring home small, furry buddies. He especially loved rehabilitating wild newborn animals.
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Bob Ross went back to his youth and urged his audience to take care of their furry little pets, recalling his experience trying to milk an alligator in the family bathtub and taking care of an armadillo in his bedroom. Weird right? When he eventually bought his own house, he converted his backyard into an animal rescue facility.
12. Stylish Students at the Cambridge University (1926)
These elegant Cambridge gentlemen were members of a fraternity of academics who attended one of the world’s most renowned universities. Even though Cambridge students were very studious, it didn’t mean they didn’t know how to have a good time.
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There was a secret organization on campus at the time called the “Alpine Society,” which only permitted members to join if they could get over the college’s gates at night. Can you imagine attempting to climb a fence in these trousers at any hour of the day? They must have been experts in gate climbing.
13. Dad and Daughter Ride Penny-Farthings in the 1930s
Penny-farthing bikes were already outdated when this picture was taken in the 1930s. The penny-farthing cycles were popular in the 1870s and 1880s until the advent of contemporary bicycle design. They were distinguished by their oversized front wheel and relatively small rear wheel. This type of bike gets its unusual name from British coinage.
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Like the wheels on this bicycle, the penny is considerably bigger than the farthing. We can only presume that the father and daughter in this picture were having fun with an old-fashioned toy since the penny-farthing bike had been replaced by the conventional bicycle at the time this photograph was taken.
14. The Knock-up Profession of the 1920s
We now use alarm clocks or mobile phone alarms to get us up in the morning, but folks needed to be on time for work before these devices were created. Those who worked as “knocker-uppers” could be found in most major industrial cities. Knocker-uppers walked about with long sticks, knocking on bedroom windows to ensure that their clients’ workers got out of bed on time.
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Knocker-uppers were paid a few pennies each week from their customers, with an additional monetary incentive if they remained at the window, persistently knocking until they were sure the person was up and ready to start their day.
15. Cowboys Enjoying a Saloon in Tascosa, Texas
It is quite uncommon to find an image like this one depicting cowboys enjoying themselves in a bar and playing cards. The one thing you’ll notice as soon as you see these cowboys is how different they appear from what you see on TV. The hats these guys are wearing aren’t super stylish, but rather they are tall hats that provide ventilation to keep their heads cool.
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Additionally, all the riders are wearing chaps to protect their legs when horse riding. Although most people think that a cowboy should look like Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef, this picture clearly depicts a typical cowboy.
16. Little Girl Hugs the Crufts Dog Show Champion in Birmingham, England, 1935
Bloodhounds, such as Leo, a six-time champion shown in this photograph, are often employed by helpful services to locate lost or missing individuals and other people of interest. Hounds are excellent for this job since they have an inherent drive for tracking and a keen sense for even small things.
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Humans have been using hounds to find people since the Middle Ages. Hounds are believed to be descended from those dogs kept and raised in the Belgian Abbey of Saint-Hubert. In this 1935 photograph, Leo seems to be as lovable as he can be. He enjoys receiving embraces from his human friends.
17. European Royalty in London in 1910
Nine reigning monarchs were present during King Edward VII’s burial in 1910. Thankfully, someone saw this as a wonderful picture opportunity and collected the monarchs for this historical image, possibly the only photograph of all nine kings in existence. In the back row, from left to right: King Haakon VII of Norway, Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, King Manuel II from Portugal and the Algarve, Kaiser Wilhelm II from Germany and Prussia, King George I from Greece, and King Albert I from Belgium.
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In the front low, seated from left to right are King Alfonso XIII from Spain, King George V from the United Kingdom, and King Frederick VIII from Denmark.
18. Mark Twain, a Celebrated Novelist, Essayist, Lecturer, and Humorist (1909)
Samuel Langhorne Clemens grew up on the Mississippi River’s banks and spent his adolescence and early adulthood working on riverboats, where he wrote several of his novels. Even his pen name, Mark Twain, was derived from a riverside phrase that refers to a river depth of two fathoms or deeper. He even chose the Mississippi River as the setting for his most renowned literary masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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Twain was a writer, essayist, lecturer, and humorist who was renowned for works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, A Connecticut Yankee in King Authors’ Court, and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. He was also a comedian and speaker. Mark Twain was born in 1835, only a few months after the arrival of Halley’s Comet, and he was fond of joking that he had come in with the comet and would go out with it as well. His life ended in 1910, the day after the comet made its appearance.
19. The Art of Mayan Astronomy Seen in the Chichen Itza Kukulcan Temple
The ancient Mayan people were excellent astronomers with sophisticated techniques for estimating astronomical occurrences. They were sure to share their astronomy knowledge with their future generations. The Mayans were also great builders.
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It was common for them to merge their interests in astronomy and building, as can be seen in the Chichen Itza Kukulcan Temple. When the sun’s rays illuminate the pyramid during the spring equinox, a huge serpent-like image is seen between the shadows. In this image, look towards the base of the temple to see the stone snake head lit by the sun with a body leading up the staircase.
20. The Oldest Harley-Davidson Built in 1903
Did you know that Harley-Davidson, America’s most famous motorcycle business, had its start in a shed in Wisconsin? Well, this was when William Harley and the Davidson brothers, Arthur and Walter, began manufacturing bikes in their spare time. When Harley-Davidson was founded, numerous motorcycle start-up businesses were emerging, but the quality and workmanship of the Harley-Davidson enabled it to thrive during a period in which many rivals had to close their doors.
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The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is home to most of the firm’s bikes, including this one. This important bike happens to be the first motorbike the company manufactured in 1903 and remains on display to this day.
21. The Original Moulin Rouge in 1915
The Moulin Rouge, the capital’s first electrified structure, astonished Parisians when it opened in 1885. The design was created by Adolphe Léon Willette, who made the vivid electric-powered façade that would be permanently connected with Paris. This picture of the Moulin Rouge came to be just shortly before a historic blaze took down the building in 1915.
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Today, the structure was restored and serves as a monument to its entertainment that has spanned more than 120 years. Over the decades. the Moulin Rouge has constantly evolved to keep up with the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Moulin Rouge has seen it all, from the cancan girls to cabaret to live music. The theater draws over 600,000 people every year due to its popularity.
22. Dolly Parton with Husband Carl Dean
Celebrity weddings nowadays may seem as if they were arranged by royalty, but the Queen of Country met her spouse the old-fashioned way—at the laundromat. Parton claims they met on their first day in Nashville in 1964, and they stayed in touch for the next two years while her career took off.
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Carl, according to Parton, doesn’t even listen to her music. Instead, he prefers British rock bands. “Maybe that’s the reason why they get along so well.” She told Good Morning Britain in 2019 that her husband was into heavy rock and Led Zeppelin. Although she emphasized that he did not truly dislike it, he did not go out of his way to play her albums.
23. An Ottoman Supply Abandoned in the Desert
T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a fascinating personality to emerge from the early 1900s. Lawrence’s extensive understanding of tactics served him well throughout his years spent working with his people.
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He helped them in methodically taking down Turkish advances. He and his forces focused their efforts on Turkey’s Hejaz Railway in order to prevent food and supplies from being sent across the region. All the trains that Lawrence and his crew took over are still sitting in the middle of the desert.
24. Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy
During the decade that Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy were married, they had to deal with various challenges from politics to affairs. Although JFK’s most well-known side relationship was with the blonde beauty, Marilyn Monroe, she was just one of many women.
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However, while Jackie was allegedly informed about these transgressions, she did not approach them in a confrontational manner. Instead, she was certain that he would always come back to her side at the end of it all.
25. Costumed Entertainers Riding Horses in a 1920s Halloween Event
In the 1920s, people dressed up for Halloween in elaborate costumes, much as they do now. They even dressed up their horses. As eerie as these figures seem, it’s likely that they were part of a parade or perhaps a carnival, so there’s nothing particularly eerie about them.
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That being said, if these costumed skeletons were just riding about in their full regalia in the middle of the night, that would be a whole other story altogether. Is it appropriate to bring this style back? This may be the perfect costume if you have horses at your disposal.
26. The Ridiculously Cheap Gas Prices of 1939
Imagine pulling up to the petrol station and using some spare coins on the counter to fill up your entire tank. That was how life was in 1939. Obviously, due to inflation, that’s not how things play out now. In 1939, 16 cents was equivalent to $3.10 in current money, which is still reasonable, particularly if you live in an area where gasoline consumes a significant portion of your income.
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As inflation continued to rise throughout the twentieth century, gas prices increased dramatically. By the 1970s, Americans were having difficulty not using gas in their daily lives, something that must have been difficult to comprehend for this gas station employee back in the 1930s.
27. Marilyn Monroe Entertaining Thousands of Soldiers (1954)
Following her marriage to New York Yankees baseball player, Joe DiMaggio in California in January 1954, Marilyn Monroe and her new husband headed to Japan for their honeymoon. While there, DiMaggio had to attend some baseball clinics, and while doing so, he had to take a commercial flight to Korea. Monroe used this time to amuse the U.S. personnel stationed there.
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After Monroe’s solo journey, she had more confidence in herself. After she had all that experience traveling by herself, she felt successful. Due to the 10 performances she did in four days, she was convinced that she overcame her stage trouble and felt like she could do it all.
28. Funny Reaction of Yakini, a Baby Gorilla in the Melbourne Zoo
Take a look at this photo of Yakini responding to a stethoscope if you need any more evidence that humans are comparable to apes. We’ve all been there. The doctor uses their cold stethoscope, and it’s as if you’ve been transported to Antarctica in a matter of seconds.
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Yakini, who was born in 1999 and grew up in the spotlight while living at Melbourne’s Werribee Open Range Zoo, is now the group’s leader. According to his caretaker, Kat Thompson, as Yakini grew older, it was only inevitable that he would challenge his father for the role of the group leader. The situation lasted many months, but it was a delicate one—more of a confrontation of wills than of brawn. It’s wonderful to watch the natural circle of life.
29. Comedy Duo Laurel and Hardy
With an insane number of short and feature films under their belts, Laurel and Hardy were some of the most popular comedic duos of the early twentieth century. The duo’s last film performance was in 1951, but by 1954, the men’s careers were all but gone. Hardy had a heart condition that year and dropped 150 pounds as a result. He was also dealing with other illnesses.
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Hardy had a series of strokes a year after this picture was taken, leaving him in a coma until his last day in August of 1957. Stan Laurel gave an interview about their connection a week after his companion left us, and he spoke fondly of his buddy.
30. The Steam Line KJ Henderson Motorcycle of 1930
It looks like a bike a superhero would ride, doesn’t it? The bike seems like it would be a lot of fun to ride, but the 1930 Henderson Model KJ Streamline was very unsuitable and difficult to operate. This conventional motorcycle looked very similar to Triumph’s and Indian’s versions that were manufactured in the early 1900s.
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That, of course, was due to these bikes being simpler to handle and cheaper to manufacture. However, looking at this bike, one may admire the refined Art Deco style. During the early stages of development, the bike’s curved panels were shaped in the same manner as the Chrysler Airflow.
31. Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine Inspiring the Look of “The Joker”
The Man Who Laughs, a silent German Expressionist film by Paul Leni, is so steeped in darkness that it’s frequently referred to as a scary movie rather than a melodrama. Gwynplaine (Conrad Veidt), the star of a traveling carnival show who was left with a perpetual smile as a result of an incident, is a character everyone remembers in the film.
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His role in the film is remembered for being scary, yet it also served as an influence for the Joker from DC‘s Batman. In the original concepts of the Joker, we can see definite visual influence from Veidt, even down to his hairdo. Even though the character’s personality has evolved throughout the years, the Joker has always had a touch of The Man Who Laughs.
32. Antonio La Cava and His Famous "Il Bibliomotocarro"
It may be difficult to find a decent book if you don’t live in a big city, which is why individuals like Antonio La Cava are so inspirational. Since 2003, this retired teacher has driven his “Il Bibliomotocarro” throughout southern Italy, delivering books to youngsters and adults alike. He plays an instrument to announce his arrival, and then he allows everyone in the vicinity to look through his books.
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When La Cava was asked why he does so, he said that reading should be enjoyable rather than a chore. Reading indifference often begins in schools where it is taught but not accompanied by affection, and La Cava wanted to flip the script.
33. Model Goldie Jamison Conklin of the Seneca Native Tribe
Conklin grew up on the Allegany Reserve in South Western New York where she was a Seneca Native American tribe member. However, these photographs of the gorgeous young lady led her from being a kid on a reservation to a full-time model.
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This photograph of Conklin was taken as part of the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company of Little Valley, New York’s marketing campaign for their “Indian Brand” blades. Here she is depicted dressed in traditional headdresses and costumes for the occasion. However, there isn’t much known about Conklin other than the fact that she lived a relatively long life.
34. Winter in London (1950s)
England is not renowned for having excellent weather. Even when it is not raining and cloudy, it is usually snowing outside. However, no amount of unpleasant weather can deter the hardy Londoners from getting their work done.
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From the photograph, the gentleman is crossing the snow-covered Westminster Bridge, which spans across the Thames River in the center of London. An iconic London double-decker bus has just gone by, and in the distance, people can see the renowned clock tower known as Big Ben keeping watch over them.
35. Robin Williams and His Fans Outside a Shelter in Boston (1988)
When Robin Williams wasn’t onstage or in front of the camera, he was giving back to those who didn’t have nearly as much as he had. Aside from his role as one of the presenters of Comic Relief, a program that raised millions of dollars for those in need, Williams volunteered his own time to help individuals who were homeless. Mayor Ray Flynn said that anytime Robin was in town, he could always be counted on to come down and spend time with those who were less fortunate.
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As reported by CBS, Flynn said Williams went to both the Long Island Shelter and a shelter for homeless people in Boston, in order to get them off the wintery streets. He goes on to add that he was always “phenomenal.” Williams was constantly entertaining the groups within the shelter as well as the staff.
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