‘The Critic’ image was made by Weegee (a real name Arthur Fellig), and it is another diamond in the Top 100 influential photos in history. Here’s a full story about ‘The Critic’ photo, together with some best pictures of Weegee and interesting facts from his life. The photography history remembers Weegee as a New York…
New York in 1905 in 19 photos
These beautiful photos captured New York in 1905, the so-called Gilded Age of the city. The ‘capital of the world’ as we know NYC today, shaped its architectural face, crowded by multinational immigrants, got ready for the skyrocketing historical booming growth. In 1905 New York City was a city of spectacular architecture, large and beautiful…
Dr. Bryun in a Horse Drawn Ambulance, New York, 1910
Dr. Bryun was an ambulance surgeon in New York City in the early 1900s. On her first day at work, she saved the life of an 18 month old baby who had been overcome by gas from a leak in an apartment.
Retro fitness
We used to think that fitness and sports are parts of modern lifestyle but our grannies also wanted to have beautiful bodies. Weight Training For Women in 1905.
Kids and their toys 1890s-1970s
Ever wondered what toys your grandparents and parents played? As we see kids entertained themselves before X-boxes, and survived. I wonder if kids in 100 years will still know what is hopscotch or monopoly? 1898. New York. Beautifull little girl with big doll.
Chase Manhattan Bank construction. New York, 1964
Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City, 1964 and 3,000 men who built it. If someone would ever say that he or she is not seen in the whole office photo, I`ll show them this.
First public video phone. New York, 1964
Bell presented Picturephone at the New York World Fair and in Disneyland California. A commercial service started in June 1964 from three cities: New York, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. But Picturephone didn`t became popular mostly because of extremely high prices for the call. For example three minute video call from New York to Washington cost…