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The Chicago World's Fair Invented The Best And The Worst(Post)
In 1871, a fire started in the city of Chicago that burnt its buildings to cinder and ashes. After two days of the fire spreading through four miles of inner city, it naturally put itself out. It w
Halloween - Chapter 1 : “Thys Yere The Towne Of Depe” (Part 1)(Post)Halloween is at once the most orange-blooded American and the most other-worldly of holidays. With its roots in the spooky spirit-wanderings of Celtic lands, Halloween was brought to America by Ir
Great Horses Of The Silver Screen(Post)The term “Wonder Horse” was coined to describe Tom Mix’s horse Tony, but eventually was used to describe any of a select cadre of movie horses known for performing risky or amazing stunts. Tony was
Bayard Rustin, Man Of Many Faces(Post)Ronald Reagan praised Bayard Rustin’s “moral courage” after the gay civil rights activist’s death in 1987. An anti-gay praising a gay black rabble-rouser who advised Martin Luther King? The 80s wer
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
The Great Bartholdi Statue Of Liberty (Post)"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the gold
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
Read All About It! In Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper(Post)Whereas the Internet and cable television are the ways most receive their news today, in 1855 Frank Leslie’s Illustrated News published its first issue with a run of only 30 copies. It was an inausp
Historic Songs For A Pandemic(Post)In 1918 two events were consuming the attention and resources of the world: World War I and the Flu pandemic. The pandemic received scant attention from popular culture though it affected most aspect
The American Library Association’s Library War Service(Post)“In the ability to reach, educate and affect the adult population the library occupies a position of great responsibility and is a great power for national defense.” - Charles B. Alexander, spee
How Buffalo Bill Invented The Wild West(Post)When “Buffalo Bill” Cody died in 1917, more than 18,000 mourners attended his funeral and paid their respects while his body lay out for viewing at the Colorado State House. Even in death the former
History of the Company(Page)History of the Company Historian Michael J. Simpson has written an article On Nostalgia describing the role Snapshots of the Past has played in the growing demand for nostalgic material on the...
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Snapshots of the PastVintage Military Print - Italian Front during World War I
Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of Italian Front during World War I: Ambulance advanced post on Piave, with American Red Cross personnel wearing gas masks Classic is now...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastAntique Architecture - World's Fairs - Military parade in front, 1907
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Military parade in front of the auditorium building. opening day at the Jamestown Exposition, April 26, 1907. Sourced from the United States...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastAntique City View - World's Fairs - Girl riding donkey in front, 1889
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Girl riding donkey in front of the Pavilion of Morocco on a street in Cairo", Paris Exposition, 1889" Classic. Sourced from the United States...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Photo Print - World's Fairs - At the World's Fair
This rare historical print captures At the World's Fair" in Tunbridge, Vermont" in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastBlack & White Photo - World's Fairs - Opening of the World's Fair.The
Historic Framed Print, Opening of the World's Fair.The Knapp Co. lith., N.Y., 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Photo Print - World's Fairs - When attending the World's Fair (1)
Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of When attending the World's Fair, visit beautiful Sea Cliff 250 ft. altitude : No mosquitos is now available for your home or office. The...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Photo Print - World's Fairs - When attending the World's Fair (2)
This rare historical print captures When attending the World's Fair, visit beautiful Sea Cliff 250 ft. altitude : No mosquitos. - 2 Classic in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastBlack & White Photo - Chicago - World's Columbian Expo, 1892
Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts World's Columbian Expo., Chicago, 1892: Palace of Mechnical Arts, rt. front. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastVintage War Poster - Christmas - The greatest mother in the world
Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of The greatest mother in the world - Red Cross Christmas roll call Dec. 16-23rd. A. E. Foringer is now available for your home or office...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastVintage Photo Print - Philadelphia - The ugliest bridge in the world
Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts The ugliest bridge in the world, between Camden and Philadelphia. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastHistoric Street Photo - World's Fairs - Girl riding donkey, 1889
Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts Girl riding donkey in front of the Pavilions of Morocco on a street in Cairo", Paris Exposition, 1889". The Library holds one of the...$57.00 -
Snapshots of the PastVintage Photo Print - World's Fairs - Architects and amusement
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Architects and amusement consultants meet to examine clay model of Worlds Fair. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.Library of...$57.00