A carefully collected collection of 30 rare historical photos to share with you the stories inside the photos.
1. Anne Edson Taylor and her trip to Niagara Falls
Annie Edson Taylor intended to cross Niagara Falls on her birthday (October 24, 1901). She asked someone to make a waterproof upholstered bucket. As a test, she put a cat in a bucket, and the cat successfully survived the experiment.
Anne with her special waterproof bucket
So, on October 24, the 63-year-old retired teacher, with the help of his companions, got into the bucket and closed the lid. She begins her adventure above the waterfall. Thankfully, Annie Edson Taylor's adventure through Niagara Falls was a success!
2. Cigarettes bought from hospital beds in the 50s of the 20th century
At that time, the medical community did not consider smoking to be a bad thing. In fact, it is believed to soothe the patient, suppress appetite, and is beneficial to the body.
Hospital patients buy cigarettes in hospital beds
Hospital patients can buy cigarettes in hospital beds, and they can even smoke in hospital wards if they wish. It seems incredible today!
3. Manually operated traffic control machine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1922
When cars are used as a means of transportation to drive on the street, in order to ensure orderly driving on the street and traffic safety, it is necessary to exercise some necessary control over traffic.
Traffic signal operator
Before the advent of e-traffic lights, the only option was to use manual signals, as shown in the image above. Traffic stop operators must manually change the sign from Stop to Start.
4. A man during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge
In the 2030s, the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was extremely dangerous for high-steel bridge construction projects like this. The $35 million Golden Gate Bridge at the time had an excellent safety record, with only 11 accidents.
Man working on the Golden Gate Bridge
At least 19 people are said to have been saved, thanks to a huge net hanging beneath the construction site. At the time, the survival rate of the employees who built the bridge was a miracle ahead of its time.
5. Historic U.S. Route 50 (America's Loneliest Road)
Looking at this photo, it's easy to see why Route 50 has been called "America's loneliest road." From West Sacramento, California, all the way to Ocean City, Maryland (a distance of about 3,073 miles), the road passes through large swathes of barren, arid areas.
The loneliest highway in America
When Life magazine was published in July 1986, the road was called "America's loneliest road." Since then, the name has grown in popularity, and Nevada has also adopted it as a marketing slogan for the road.
6. Women workers
As World War I broke out throughout Europe, women began to take on the jobs that men did. This includes anything from working at a factory to transporting chunks of ice to the front lines. The need for this kind of work existed even before refrigerators were widely used.
Ladies delivering ice
Delivery workers transport large chunks of ice around the country in trolleys and motor vehicles. The ladies in this photo deliver ice cubes from dealerships to homes across Manhattan. People will use these ice cubes to cool their meals. Later, as refrigerators and freezers became more common, the company also gradually went out of business.
7. Robert Wadlow's height is compared to the huge Shaquille O'Neill
Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in the world, is over 9 feet tall. Below is a photo of the giant and famed basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.
Basketball stars with giants
O'Neill, who is 7 feet 1 inch tall, stands next to the giant like a dwarf.
8. Yoda and his stylist Stuart Freeborn
Everyone knows Yoda in Star Wars, Yoda's cute shape is deeply rooted in people's hearts, but do you know who created Yoda's image?
Yoda and his stylist
The characters we know and love today were created with the help of makeup artist Stuart Freeborn. Freeborn made Yoda's model based on his and Ralph McQuarrie's concept art.
9. In 1906, Alice Eastwood stood on the "Fault Line of California"
The San Francisco earthquake of 1906, which left a significant gap in the San Andreas fault line, can still be seen today. The San Andreas Fault, located between the North American and Pacific plates, is one of the known active faults on Earth.
It is named after Lake San Andreas, which formed as a result of a fault that was discovered in 1895 by Andrew Lawson, a geologist at the University of California, Berkeley.
After the 1906 earthquake, Professor Lawson determined that the fault line extended all the way to southern California, which he named the "California Fault Line". Immediately after this natural occurrence, fault lines are clearly visible, as shown in the figure.
10.Dynasphere in the 30s of the 20th century
This strange vehicle is a design that originated in Leonardo da Vinci. The concept of this wheel, popularly known as the single wheel, was developed in 1930 by a man named J. Dr. A. Purves, the British inventor, was patented, and his design was based on da Vinci's drawings. Purves was so sure that his uniwheel would be the next great thing in the automotive world, he even wrote about it in Popular Mechanics.
The single wheel runs well, but there are a number of weaknesses in braking and acceleration. This design will cause the driver's cabin to rotate around the wheel, similar to a hamster rotating on the hamster wheel, and there are still a number of design problems to be solved.
11. Artist Bob Ross feeds baby raccoons
Bob Ross was particularly fond of small animals, and the soft-spoken artist was a liberal thinker who would often bring home some wild critters.
In his youth, Bob Ross was extremely fond of caring for his little furry pets. He used to keep many small animals in his home.
As he grew older, his love for small animals continued unabated, and it was not surprising that he also purposely bought a large house and an extremely large back garden, which he also converted into a petting zoo and animal rescue ground.
12. Fashion Student at Cambridge University (1926)
These elegant Cambridge gentlemen were members of the Brotherhood of Scholars, who attended one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Although Cambridge students are very hardworking, that doesn't mean they don't know how to spend their time.
At that time, there was a secret organization on campus called the "Alpine Society", which only allowed members to join when they crossed the gates of the college at night. Can you imagine the elite of these prestigious schools crawling through the school gate at night?
13. Dad and daughter ride pennies – Fasins in the 1930s
Pence's bike was outdated when this photo was taken in the 2030s. Penny's bikes were popular in the 1870s and 1880s until the advent of contemporary bicycle design. They feature oversized front wheels and relatively small rear wheels. This type of bike comes from British coins because of its unusual name.
Like the wheels on this bike, pennies are much bigger than far away. We can only assume that the father and daughter in this photo are playing with vintage toys, because at the time of this photo, penny bikes had been replaced by traditional bikes.
14. The door-knocking profession of the 20s of the 20th century
We now use alarm clocks or cell phone alarms to get us up in the morning, but before creating these devices, people need to get to work on time. Those who work as "knockers" can be found in most major industrial cities. Knockers walk around with long sticks and knock on bedroom windows to make sure customers get up on time.
Knocker
Knockers get pennies from their customers each week, and if they stay at the window, knock persistently until they're sure the person is up and ready to start their day, with extra tips as encouragement.
15. Cowboys in Tuscosa, Texas
It is common to find images like this, which depict cowboys enjoying themselves and playing cards in a bar. One thing you'll notice once you see these cowboys is how different they look than what you see on TV. Instead of being super stylish, these guys wear hats that provide ventilation to keep the head cool.
Cowboys
In addition, all riders wear special trousers to protect their legs when riding. While most people think that cowboys should look particularly cool, this photo is the most typical and real cowboy.
16. Little Girl Embraces Champion Dog in Birmingham, England (1935)
The dog in the photo below is a hunting dog from Birmingham, England, named Leo. Leo has won six dog races in the UK.
Due to Leo's keen sense of smell and extraordinary observation, it is often hired by many agencies to track and search for missing persons, and the little girl pictured here is the daughter of Leo's master, who grew up with Leo and has a deep affection.
Girl with dog
17. European royalty in London in 1910
During the funeral of King Edward VII in 1910, nine reigning monarchs were present. This is probably the only surviving photograph of a European monarch.
Back row, from left to right: King Haakon VII of Norway, Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, King Manuel II of Portugal and Algarve, Emperor William II of Germany and Prussia, King George I of Greece and King Albert I of Belgium.
Monarchs
At the front low, sitting from left to right, are King Alfonso XIII from Spain, King George V from England and King Frederick VIII from Denmark.
18. Mark Twain, Novelist, Essayist, Lecturer, and Humorist (1909)
Samuel Langhorne Clemens grew up along the Mississippi River and worked on riverboats during adolescence and early adulthood, where he wrote several novels. Even his pen name, Mark Twain, comes from a riverside phrase that refers to a river depth of two feet or more. He even chose the Mississippi River as the setting for his most famous literary masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Mark twain
Twain was an author, essayist, lecturer, and humorist best known for works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Connecticut Yankees in King's Court of Writers, and The Famous Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. He is also a comedian and orator.
Mark Twain was born in 1835, just a few months after Halley's Comet arrived, and he liked to joke that he came in with this comet and would go out with him. His life ended in 1910, the day after the comet appeared.
19. Mayan Astronomical Art
The ancient Maya were excellent astronomers, with sophisticated techniques and astronomical knowledge for estimating astronomical events. At the same time, the Maya were also great builders.
Mayan architecture
They usually combined their interest in astronomy and architecture, as can be seen in the Chichen Itzakulkan Temple. When the sun's rays illuminate the pyramid during the vernal equinox, a huge serpentine image can be seen between the shadows. In this photo, looking towards the bottom of the temple, a stone snake head illuminated by the sun is seen, and a corpse leads to the stairs.
20. The oldest Harley-Davidson was built in 1903
Did you know that Harley-Davidson, America's most famous motorcycle company, started in a shack in Wisconsin? It was then that William Harley and Davidson brothers Arthur and Walter began building motorcycles in their spare time. When Harley-Davidson was founded, many motorcycle startups were on the rise, but Harley-Davidson's quality and craftsmanship allowed it to thrive at a time when many competitors had to close their doors.
The oldest Harley-Davidson
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is home to most of the company's motorcycles, including this one. This important motorcycle was the first motorcycle built by the company in 1903 and is still on display today.
21. Original Moulin Rouge in 1915
The Moulin Rouge, the first electrified building in the capital, surprised Parisians when it opened in 1885. The design was created by Adolphe Léon Willette, who produced a vivid electric façade that would be permanently connected to Paris. This photo of the Moulin Rouge was taken shortly before a historic fire destroyed the building in 1915.
Moulin Rouge
Today, the building has been restored and becomes a monument to its recreational activities spanning more than 120 years. For decades. The Moulin Rouge is constantly evolving to keep up with the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Moulin Rouge has seen everything from the Cancan girls to cabaret to live music. Due to its popularity, the theater attracts more than six million people every year.
22. Princess Elizabeth at the age of 14 in 1940
Although Queen Elizabeth II has been Queen of England for 70 years, there was a time when she was just a princess. Here we see a rare photograph of a famous princess at the age of 14.
Girl Elizabeth
As a teenager, Princess Elizabeth would stage mimes around Christmas, with the proceeds going to purchase uniform yarn under the Queen's Wool Fund. The princess appeared on the first broadcast of the BBC Children's Hours in 1940, where she addressed a child audience after the Blitz.
23. The 2030s version of LinkedIn
Nowadays, finding a job can be as simple as searching for a job on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other useful job search sites. In this historic photo, we see a gentleman trying to promote his experience with a logo during the economic uncertainty of the 2030s.
Unemployed people looking for work
In October 1929, the stock market and the U.S. economy were in a difficult situation. This man represents millions of Americans directly affected by economic problems at the time, who ended up losing their jobs in the coming months.
24. Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy
During the ten years that Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy were married, they had to deal with challenges ranging from politics to marriage. Although Kennedy had an affair with blonde beauty Marilyn Monroe, she was just one of many women Kennedy cheated on.
Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy
However, although Jacqueline allegedly knew about these scandals with Kennedy for a long time, she did not react in any way. Instead, she was sure that at the end of it all, he would always come back to herself.
25. A costume entertainer riding a horse at a Halloween event in the 2020s
In the 2020s, people dressed up for Halloween in elaborate costumes, just like they do now. They even dressed up their horses. Although the characters look weird, they are most likely part of a parade or carnival, so there is nothing particularly weird about them.
halloween
That being said, it would be a completely different story if these costumed skeletons were just wandering around in their uniforms in the middle of the night. Is it appropriate to bring this style back? If you have a horse to use, this could be the perfect outfit.
26. Absurdly low gasoline prices in 1939
Imagine pulling to a gas station and using some spare coins on the counter to fill the entire tank. Life in 1939 was like that. Obviously, this is not the case now due to inflation. In 1939, 16 cents was equivalent to $3.10 in current prices, which is still reasonable, especially if you live in an area where gasoline consumes a significant portion of your income.
Gas station employees
As inflation continued to rise throughout the twentieth century, natural gas prices rose dramatically. By the 1970s, it was difficult for Americans to go daily without natural gas, which must have been hard for the gas station employee to understand in the 1930s.
27. Marilyn Monroe entertains thousands of soldiers (1954)
In January 1954, Marilyn Monroe and her new husband went to Japan for their honeymoon after marrying New York Yankees baseball player Joe DiMaggio in California. There, DiMaggio had to go to some baseball training centers, and he often flew to South Korea on commercial flights to train.
Monroe used this time to entertain the American soldiers stationed there, and she completed 10 performances in four days, which was a great success at the time.
Monroe
28. Interesting reaction from Yakini, an orangutan at Melbourne Zoo
Look at this photo of Yakini reacting to the stethoscope, isn't it cute?
Believe
Born in 1999 and raised in the spotlight while living at Melbourne's Werribee Open Range Zoo, Yakini is reminiscent of his caretaker Kat Thompson, and as he gets older, it is wonderful to witness the natural cycle of life.
29. Frank Rentini, a man with three legs
Frank Rentini was born in Italy in 1889 and had three legs and four legs. This rarity is due to the incomplete development of twins during pregnancy.
Great Rentini
Due to his rare signs, Frank Rentini began his career as an off-stage entertainer under the name "The Great Lentini." He performed with Ringling Brothers Circus and several famous acrobatic troupes such as Barnum and Bailey.
30. Henderson motorcycle in 1930
The beautiful motorcycle below is the 1930 Henderson-produced KJ Streamline, a traditional motorcycle that looks very similar to the Triumph and Indian versions built in the early 1900s.
KJ Streamline
The advantages of this motorcycle are easier to operate and lower manufacturing costs, and the appearance is beautiful and refined, with a certain artistic style 2 style. In the early stages of development, it was called the KJ Streamline because its curved panel had the same shape as Chrysler Airflow.