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These Vintage Photos Shed Light on Life in the Early 1900s

Source 20 Historic Photographs photos, travel, old, historic, guide, vintage, 1900s Get a glimpse of life back in the early 1900s.

These Postcards Predicted Modern Life Way Back In 1900...

Back in 1900, a German chocolate manufacturer by the name of Hildebrands decided to create a series of postcards predicting what might be like in the year 2000.

Early 1900s America Captured in Charming Vintage Photos

It gives us a glimpse of the daily routines, leisure activities, and even the occasional silliness of Americans from the 1900s to the 1940s. Scroll down for a charming journey back in time! Related: These Moments Defined America in the 20th Century 1.

The 1900s Had Some STRANGE Predictions About Today...

The English alphabet would be different It seems that English spelling has been making people frustrated for literally centuries, so much so that newspapers in the 1900s predicted that by the 21st century, such letters as C, Q, and X would become obsolete. 

These Handy Vintage Tips from the 1900s Still Work Today!

H/T Vintage Tips From the 1900s household, baba recommends, vintage, lifestyle, life hacks, tips and tricks Not everything changes over time, which is why these vintage solutions to everyday problems are still as useful today as they were in the 1900s!

The 1900s Had Some BIZARRE Predictions About Today...

A futuristic cleaning device imagined in 1900 4. In a 1985 issue, Ebony magazine imagined what Michael Jackson would look like in the year 2000 5. An artist's depiction of the future, painted in 1930. Not too bad, huh? 6.

See the World of Native Americans at the Turn of the 1900s

Edward Sheriff Curtis was born on a farm in Wisconsin in 1868. When he grew up, he left for Seattle and became a commercial photographer. One year he photographed princess Angeline, the daughter of..

These Useful Vintage Tips from the 1900s Still Work Today!

H/T Vintage Tips From the 1900s household, baba recommends, vintage, lifestyle, life hacks, tips and tricks Not everything changes over time, which is why these vintage solutions to everyday problems are still as useful today as they were in the 1900s!

These 1900s Colored Photos are the First Ever Taken

Normally, we'd expect old photos to be black and white. But these stunning photos taken at the turn of the 20th century reveals that color photography has been around for a lot longer than you thin..

15 Candid Snapshots of the Past That Feel Surreal Now

Two boys, a man, and a dog on a fishing trip, 1900-20. 7. A woman at an Automat, New York City, 1953. [related_articles] 8. Pneumatic tubes connecting 23 US Post Offices in New York across 27 miles. Each canister could hold 600 letters and they were used until 1957. 9.

Let's Explore These Old Photos of the 20th Century

Bondi Beach in Australia circa 1900, before surfing and sunbathing became popular. Racial segregation in North Carolina, USA, in 1950. Retro photo of the first McDonald's in San Bernardino, California in 1940. A great photo from the Disneyland staff cafeteria in 1961.

From the Past with Love: 16 Cool Vintage Treasures

The 1900s were a curious time. The world was a different place, filled with inventions and everyday items that might seem quaint or even bizarre by today's standards. As the world rapidly evolves, it's fascinating to look back and see how some of those things used to be.

A Slice of History – 20 Powerful Images of Yesteryear

A Native American mother and her child - 1900s Image source: Reddit 2. The sun shines through at the Grand Central Terminal, NYC - 1929 Image source: Reddit 3. American troops treat a wounded dog on Orote peninsula - 1944 Image source: Reddit 4. 

What Major Cities Looked Like 100 Years Ago...

New York City — circa 1900 14. Shanghai, China — circa 1900 15. Istanbul, Turkey — between 1890 and 1900 16. Saigon, Vietnam — 1912 17. Tokyo, Japan — circa 1880 18. Karachi, Pakistan — circa 1890 19. Mexico City, Mexico — circa 1905 20. Johannesburg, South Africa — circa 1900 21.

These Old Photos Showcase Some Major Changes in Ireland

related_articles] c.1885 - Information Unknown. c.1887 - A Royal Welsh Fusilier with the Regimental Goat, and His Strap-on Crest. c. 1897 - The Waterford Bicycle Club. 1899 - Information Unknown. c.1890 - Mother and Son. c. 1890 - Glencar Tea House, County Leitrim. c.1890 - The Cloghvorra Stone, near Kenmare. c.1900

How I Would Love to Walk in New York of a Century Ago

Looking back at old photos of the early 1900s, it is clear to see how landmarks have drastically changed, while others, have remarkably stayed the same.

15 Before & After Pics Showing How Much Paris Has Changed

Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower), 1900 Image credit: Julien Knez 2. Place de l’Opéra (a square near the the Palais Garnier Opera House), 1940 Image credit: Julien Knez 3. Place Vendôme (a famous square in Paris), 1871 Image credit: Julien Knez 4. 

These Old Photos Show a Fascinating Side of History

The height of modern technology, 1900. Martin Luther King Jr. removes a burnt cross from his lawn, 1960. Some of the last samurai warriors pose for a photo (c. 1840-1860). The streets of New York, 1900. Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue being built, 1920s.

Then & Now Photos Show How the World Has Changed

Quai Des Nations, Paris, France, 1900 - 2017 5. Pripyat, Ukraine, 1986 - 2016 6. Hofbräuhaus München, Germany, 1910 - 2017 7. Corner Of Ratajczaka And Św. Marcin Streets, Poznań, Poland, 1945 - 2017 8. Chaney Glacier, USA, 1911 - 2005 9. Moulin Rouge, Paris, France, 1900 - 2016 10.