Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:08:00 AM
Historical Photos That Shine a Light on the Past
"Photos: See how Paris has evolved from the 1924 Summer Olympics to today"
Lauren Christina
When you look in the history books, you rarely see a lot of photos. Sure, you see the odd black-and-white historical photo, but you don't really get a sense of what life was like for those people living in that time. That's why whenever a new photo is unearthed, it brings so much value to our lives. With rarely-seen historical photos like the ones you are about to see, we get to see what life really was long ago - the good and the bad. Read on for an outstanding new look on history.
The Carter Family
At first glance, this could be a photograph of any large family. But it turns out that this family battled through immense hardship, only to come out the other side years later. Yes, at the head of the Carter Family, you'll find John William Carter and his wife Louise Carter. When this photograph was taken in 1936, they had just moved from Barbados to start a new life in Toronto, Canada.
@MyseumOfToronto
Over the course of a decade, this couple welcomed a whopping nine children into the world. Amazingly, their eldest child eventually became the first Canadian-born black judge in Canadian history!
Sigourney Weaver at High School
[...]
The Pioneers of Jazz
It's long been thought that jazz was created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but there's no doubt that the resurgence of the musical genre in the 1920s helped its popularity. But what you might not know about that time is that jazz was primarily dominated by men. Male singers and instrumentalists were headlining jazz bars and recording their music, but at the same time, women had to try and break through the metaphorical jazz class ceiling.
The Smithsonian Institute via the Tennessee State Museum
Finally, in the 1940s, women were able to take the jazz world by storm - and this historical photo proves it! This photo shows bandleader Anna Mae Winburn with her all-girl jazz-swing group, called The International Sweethearts of Rhythm.
An Aboriginal Boy With His Pet
Most of us have had pets over the course of our lifetime, and it's highly likely that you've had photos taken with your pets. Well, that's exactly what this young aboriginal boy did in October 1955. When a National Geographic photographer visited his home, they were extremely taken by the fact that the Aboriginal children considered kangaroos and wallabies to be their pets. So, they just had to snap a photo.
vintagenatgeographic.tumblr.com
Now, this historical photo shows what life was like for the Aboriginal people back in the day. And you can't deny that smile says it all; he's pretty happy with his pet!
"Invisible Dad, Result of War"
[...]
The Old Cincinnati Library
The bibliophiles amongst you will probably feel a great pang of sadness when you look at this historic photograph. After all, this was once one of the most magnificent public libraries in the United States. It was located in Downtown Cincinnati at 629 Vine St. and offered thousands of books for book lovers to enjoy across multiple levels. But, sadly, this library is no longer around, and was replaced by a more modern iteration years later.
Cincinnati Museum Center/Getty Images
This photo shows the library just before it was demolished in 1955, and it's fair to say that this never-seen-before photo is one that fills our hearts with sadness. Let's just hope that they at least saved the books.
LA Policemen Undercover
If you have a keen interest in history, there's a high chance that you know a huge amount about the biggest events that have happened across the world. But what about the smaller events? Historical photos like this one deserve attention, especially as this vintage photograph is so unusual. In fact, it shows a group of policemen from Los Angeles disguising themselves as women in order to solve a very important case.
HuffPost
During the 1960s, LA women were terrorized by a violent purse snatcher. In order to catch the snatcher in the act, the police decided to become his next target. However, it's not known whether they caught him or not.
Audrey Hepburn in 1990
[...]
Tops Are Optional
Of course, this is an iconic image. But what makes this historical photo even more impressive is the story behind it. That's because this photo was taken at Spring Lake Beach in New Jersey, just after a motion was passed to allow male swimmers to take off their tops while enjoying the beach. However, that rule didn't apply to women - something this female sunbather decided to ignore for the sake of her own comfort.
Bettmann / Contributor
When a lifeguard questioned why she had removed her own top, this strong woman pointed at the sign. And in her defence, the sign doesn't specify that the rules only apply to men!
Children and Dog in London
Although posed photos are always impressive, there's nothing quite like candid photos to show you real emotion and real feelings. And that's why we love this candid photo from London in the mid-1950s. While it may be simple in that it only shows a group of young children and a dog playing in the street, there's something about their actions and the expressions on their faces that make this historic photo so wholesome.
Facebook/The Vintage Photo Booth
You can see on their faces that the children don't need much to be happy. They have their friends and they have their dog, and the last thing they need is a video game or iPhone.
Lesbians at the Gateways Club
https://www.historictalk.com/en/nobody-will-ever-forget-prom?ly=native_one
"Photos: See how Paris has evolved from the 1924 Summer Olympics to today"
Lauren Christina
When you look in the history books, you rarely see a lot of photos. Sure, you see the odd black-and-white historical photo, but you don't really get a sense of what life was like for those people living in that time. That's why whenever a new photo is unearthed, it brings so much value to our lives. With rarely-seen historical photos like the ones you are about to see, we get to see what life really was long ago - the good and the bad. Read on for an outstanding new look on history.
The Carter Family
At first glance, this could be a photograph of any large family. But it turns out that this family battled through immense hardship, only to come out the other side years later. Yes, at the head of the Carter Family, you'll find John William Carter and his wife Louise Carter. When this photograph was taken in 1936, they had just moved from Barbados to start a new life in Toronto, Canada.
@MyseumOfToronto
Over the course of a decade, this couple welcomed a whopping nine children into the world. Amazingly, their eldest child eventually became the first Canadian-born black judge in Canadian history!
Sigourney Weaver at High School
[...]
The Pioneers of Jazz
It's long been thought that jazz was created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but there's no doubt that the resurgence of the musical genre in the 1920s helped its popularity. But what you might not know about that time is that jazz was primarily dominated by men. Male singers and instrumentalists were headlining jazz bars and recording their music, but at the same time, women had to try and break through the metaphorical jazz class ceiling.
The Smithsonian Institute via the Tennessee State Museum
Finally, in the 1940s, women were able to take the jazz world by storm - and this historical photo proves it! This photo shows bandleader Anna Mae Winburn with her all-girl jazz-swing group, called The International Sweethearts of Rhythm.
An Aboriginal Boy With His Pet
Most of us have had pets over the course of our lifetime, and it's highly likely that you've had photos taken with your pets. Well, that's exactly what this young aboriginal boy did in October 1955. When a National Geographic photographer visited his home, they were extremely taken by the fact that the Aboriginal children considered kangaroos and wallabies to be their pets. So, they just had to snap a photo.
vintagenatgeographic.tumblr.com
Now, this historical photo shows what life was like for the Aboriginal people back in the day. And you can't deny that smile says it all; he's pretty happy with his pet!
"Invisible Dad, Result of War"
[...]
The Old Cincinnati Library
The bibliophiles amongst you will probably feel a great pang of sadness when you look at this historic photograph. After all, this was once one of the most magnificent public libraries in the United States. It was located in Downtown Cincinnati at 629 Vine St. and offered thousands of books for book lovers to enjoy across multiple levels. But, sadly, this library is no longer around, and was replaced by a more modern iteration years later.
Cincinnati Museum Center/Getty Images
This photo shows the library just before it was demolished in 1955, and it's fair to say that this never-seen-before photo is one that fills our hearts with sadness. Let's just hope that they at least saved the books.
LA Policemen Undercover
If you have a keen interest in history, there's a high chance that you know a huge amount about the biggest events that have happened across the world. But what about the smaller events? Historical photos like this one deserve attention, especially as this vintage photograph is so unusual. In fact, it shows a group of policemen from Los Angeles disguising themselves as women in order to solve a very important case.
HuffPost
During the 1960s, LA women were terrorized by a violent purse snatcher. In order to catch the snatcher in the act, the police decided to become his next target. However, it's not known whether they caught him or not.
Audrey Hepburn in 1990
[...]
Tops Are Optional
Of course, this is an iconic image. But what makes this historical photo even more impressive is the story behind it. That's because this photo was taken at Spring Lake Beach in New Jersey, just after a motion was passed to allow male swimmers to take off their tops while enjoying the beach. However, that rule didn't apply to women - something this female sunbather decided to ignore for the sake of her own comfort.
Bettmann / Contributor
When a lifeguard questioned why she had removed her own top, this strong woman pointed at the sign. And in her defence, the sign doesn't specify that the rules only apply to men!
Children and Dog in London
Although posed photos are always impressive, there's nothing quite like candid photos to show you real emotion and real feelings. And that's why we love this candid photo from London in the mid-1950s. While it may be simple in that it only shows a group of young children and a dog playing in the street, there's something about their actions and the expressions on their faces that make this historic photo so wholesome.
Facebook/The Vintage Photo Booth
You can see on their faces that the children don't need much to be happy. They have their friends and they have their dog, and the last thing they need is a video game or iPhone.
Lesbians at the Gateways Club
https://www.historictalk.com/en/nobody-will-ever-forget-prom?ly=native_one
It was Plato who said, “He, O men, is the wisest, who like Socrates, knows that his wisdom is in truth worth nothing”
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