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The Coast Guard’s Forgotten History(Post)
Too often overshadowed by its similarly sea-faring cousin, the Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard has a far longer history, and one that’s just as action-packed.Officially formed on January 28, 1915, the Co
Cloud Chasing Chariots: Early Yosemite Photographers(Post)Imagine it’s 1860. You want to capture the clouds over Yosemite. But you don’t just hold your hand above the sky, squint and take a picture. There are no hand-held cameras, no phones, no cars, no G
“A Span, A Cry, An Ecstasy"(Post)If the Brooklyn Bridge were nothing more than an engineering marvel, that would have been enough to insure its place in the pantheon of great American civic enterprises. It was more than the sum of
“A Fortress Besieged By An Invading Army”: The Astor Place Riot(Post)On the evening of May 10, 1849, the British Shakespearean actor William Charles Macready, playing Macbeth, stepped onto the stage of the palatial Astor Place Opera House in lower Manhattan. Built i
Testimonials(Page)I recently purchased a copy of Gen Timothy Ruggles' portrait - Gen Ruggles
Mark Twain on the Danube(Post)Acclaimed novelist, lecturer, humorist, journalist, and travel writer—Mark Twain (1835-1910) received a celebrity’s welcome when he arrived in Vienna in September 1897. Bookstores could not keep up
The Gold Rush’s Hazy Grays(Post)John W. Marshall inadvertently made — and changed — history on January 24, 1848, when the carpenter found bits of gold at entrepreneur John Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. The men tried to keep
About(Page)Snapshots of the Past was founded in May 2001 in Pittsburgh. The business operated as a print seller for 15 years before closing in 2016. In 2023, it re-established it's web presence again. We...
Jane Addams, George Pullman, and King Lear(Post)The career of Jane Addams (1860-1935) was bracketed by the founding of the Chicago social settlement, Hull House, in 1889, and her receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. Her list of accomplishmen
The Tractor Rumbles To Life (Post)The scene of a farmer astride a John Deere tractor, the sun beating down as he moves through rows of fields, seems a familiar part of the American landscape. But the iconic and seemingly ubiquit
Braille: The Language Of The Blind(Post)Braille has fascinated me since I was young. Created by Louis Braille in the 1800’s, it was an incredible discovery and helped millions around the world who previously were unable to read or write t
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Snapshots of the PastAntique Photo Print - Boston, Massachusetts - from East
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Boston from East Boston, Boston, Mass. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.Library of Congress record: Created 1906? Title from...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastAntique Architecture - New Orleans - from St. Patrick's, 1852 (2)
Historic Framed Print, New Orleans from St. Patrick's Church 1852.J.W. Hill & Smith, del. ; lith. par B.F. Smith, Jr. - 2, 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"Beautiful historic reproduction print...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Architecture - U.S. Capitol - View of from northeast
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of View of U.S. Capitol from northeast. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.Library of Congress record: Created c1942 J34256 U.S...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastAntique Photo Print - Buffalo - Unloading wheat from steamboat, N.Y
Historic Framed Print, Unloading wheat [from steamboat], Buffalo, N.Y., 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.Created...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastVintage Photo Print - Popocatapetl from Tlamacas
Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of Popocatapetl sic from Tlamacas - 2 is now available for your home or office. The Library has preserved this image as part of its...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Architecture - View of Bursa from the Hotel Bellvue.Abdullah
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of View of Bursa from the Hotel Bellvue.Abdullah Frères. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.Library of Congress record: Created...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Architecture - Philadelphia - North view of from the State
Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts North view of Philadelphia from the State House steeple. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of American and...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Photo Print - Wilson landing from GEO.WASH
This rare historical print captures Wilson landing from GEO.WASH in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.Library of...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastBlack & White Photo - Monticello from the southeast, Charlottesville
Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts Monticello from the southeast, Charlottesville, Virginia Classic. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastAntique Architecture - Adirondacks - The lake from Hotel Champlain
Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts The lake from Hotel Champlain, Valcour Island, Adirondack Mts., N.Y. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Photo Print - St. Louis - The return from the bear hunt
Historic Framed Print, The return from the bear hunt - Eskimo Village, World's Fair, St. Louis, 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastAntique Photochrom - Flensburg view from Ballastberg I
Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts Flensburg view from Ballastberg I. Schleswig-Holstein Germany. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of American...$57.00
