Here is a cool vintage photo of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City from 1965. While unlabeled other then New York City, I figured the church was unique enough that I could find it. And I did a few minutes later with help from this little blog post.
Construction on St. Patrick’s Cathedral started in 1858 but was stopped dur [...]
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New Yo...
Here is a cool vintage photo of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City from 1965. While unlabeled other then New York City, I figured the church was unique enough that I could find it. And I did a few minutes later with help from this little blog post.
Construction on St. Patrick’s Cathedral started in 1858 but was stopped dur [...]
European Street Scene – 1961
The exact location, or even country, of this picture is unknown. The slide is totally unlabeled other then the printing date of October 1961. There seems to be a church and a castle of some sort in the picture, along with some vintage cars.
Unknown Harbor Scene – 1961
Unknown Harbor Scene – 1961. Slide is unlabeled, except for October 1961. The building in the background should be easily recognizable with those Roman Columns.
Childrens Amusement Park Rides –...
I love these two photos. I do not know who the kid is, but I find it interesting that he’s all dressed for the cold in the one picture but there is a guy in the background wearing a short sleeved shirt.
Photos are dated August 1962.
Palais Garnier or Opéra de Paris R...
This slide dates from September 1965 and is labeled ‘Vienna’ (?).
Thankfully, the Internet, along with the phrase across the top of the building “Academie Nationale De Musique” tells us that this is Palais Garnier, or Opéra de Paris, building. The building was built between 1861 and 1875, and designed by Charles Garni [...]
Unknown French Street Scene – ...
The exact location of this picture is unknown. Even the label on it is less then helpful. It says “St. in La Poiteei ’62.” But the word “Poiteei” is overwritten with, “Poittrrie.” Google isn’t helpful with either translation as it keeps trying to give me “la potterie” which is Frenc [...]
Palace of Versailles – 1962
I apologize for the bad focus on this one, but I thought it was still an interesting enough picture that people would be interested in looking at it. This is the Palace of Versailles outside of Paris France.
The original building was built as a hunting lodge in 1624. In 1630 he made arrangements to increase the size of the chateau. By 1682 [...]
Historic Jamestown – 1977
Historic Jamestown is the location of the first successful English Colony in the United States in what is now the state of Virginia. The town was first settled in 1607 and had a few growing pains. From famine and disease to relations with the natives quickly soured and led to the annexation of the Paspahegh tribe.
The 150 colonists arrived in [...]
Altare della Patria – 1961
The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) is also known as Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II.) In fact, the slide is labeled the later.
It was built to honor Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of united Italy. He was crowned King on March 17, 1861 and held the post until his death on [...]
UN Building – 1965
Picture is dated May 1965, and labeled “UN Building, NYC.”
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