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Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Quessey.
01/17/2025

Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Quessey.

Inside of the Miller and Shoemaker soda fountain shop, Kansas, 1899.
01/17/2025

Inside of the Miller and Shoemaker soda fountain shop, Kansas, 1899.

The Statue of Liberty's arm and torch were put on display at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876 to raise fun...
01/17/2025

The Statue of Liberty's arm and torch were put on display at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876 to raise funds for its pedestal. The sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi, poses alongside the flame.

Snowball fight on the school yard, Sweden, 1901.
01/17/2025

Snowball fight on the school yard, Sweden, 1901.

4 generations in 1 picture, 1880s.
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4 generations in 1 picture, 1880s.

A milk delivery man in 1950.
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A milk delivery man in 1950.

A couple gets into their BMW Isetta through the front door, 1950s.
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A couple gets into their BMW Isetta through the front door, 1950s.

“The Great Depression: A Sign of the Times,” 1932. A man carries a sign reading, “I demand my life savings $2950 from th...
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“The Great Depression: A Sign of the Times,” 1932. A man carries a sign reading, “I demand my life savings $2950 from the Bankers Trust Co. 14 Wall St. NY.” Photo: Fred Zinneman via Bridgeman Images

Annie Edson Taylor poses with her cat and the barrel she rode over Niagara Falls in 1901.
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Annie Edson Taylor poses with her cat and the barrel she rode over Niagara Falls in 1901.

A cowboy, 1890s.
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A cowboy, 1890s.

A young boy and his cat.
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A young boy and his cat.

Three smartly dressed boys pose for a photo in 1890 outside Westgate, the largest surviving medieval gate in England.Bui...
01/16/2025

Three smartly dressed boys pose for a photo in 1890 outside Westgate, the largest surviving medieval gate in England.
Built around 1379, it is the last survivor of the Canterbury's seven medieval gates.

A construction worker takes a break from building the Chrysler Building, New York, 1930.
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A construction worker takes a break from building the Chrysler Building, New York, 1930.

An electric bathtub from 1910.
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An electric bathtub from 1910.

In 1923, the iconic Hollywood Sign was first erected, marking the beginning of a new era for the entertainment capital o...
01/16/2025

In 1923, the iconic Hollywood Sign was first erected, marking the beginning of a new era for the entertainment capital of the world. Originally built as an advertisement for a real estate development called "Hollywoodland," the sign stood at 50 feet tall and was composed of 13 large letters. Its purpose was to promote the development, but little did anyone know that it would evolve into one of the most recognizable symbols of the entertainment industry.
At the time of its construction, the sign was a simple yet striking structure, perched high in the hills above Los Angeles. The area surrounding the sign was relatively undeveloped, and it offered a clear view of the growing city below. The Hollywood sign, despite its humble origins, quickly became synonymous with the burgeoning film industry, attracting the attention of locals and visitors alike.
Over the years, the Hollywood Sign underwent various changes, including modifications and restorations. However, its origins in 1923 were humble, and it was never envisioned as the cultural landmark it would eventually become. Today, the Hollywood Sign is a symbol of the entertainment industry, a reminder of the beginnings of a global cinematic hub that continues to shape the world of film and television.

Fotomat in 1979
01/16/2025

Fotomat in 1979

An officer halts traffic to make way for a cat carrying a kitten across the street, 1925.
01/16/2025

An officer halts traffic to make way for a cat carrying a kitten across the street, 1925.

An Empire State builder hanging on a crane above New York City, 1930.
01/16/2025

An Empire State builder hanging on a crane above New York City, 1930.

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