Kiosk at National Mall
This little information Kiosk at National Mall in Washington D.C. still exists today. At first it seems to be an rather unremarkable photo. Some guy, in a military uniform, manning a kiosk at the National Mall in Washington D.C. Imagine this job in the summer! The information kiosk even looks the same, without any shade [...]
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Kiosk at National Mall
This little information Kiosk at National Mall in Washington D.C. still exists today. At first it seems to be an rather unremarkable photo. Some guy, in a military uniform, manning a kiosk at the National Mall in Washington D.C. Imagine this job in the summer! The information kiosk even looks the same, without any shade [...]
The United States Treasury Building &...
Today’s picture is a vintage photo of the United States Treasury Building from April 1969. It looks like it’s from an mid-Spring trip the photographer took to Washington D.C. While in line to get into the White House, he snapped this picture.
In 1969, David M. Kennedy was Secretary of the Treasury. He worked over saw operations i [...]
Field of Tulips – 1967
It’s the height of 1967. Our photographer is still on a whirlwind tour of Europe. As we piece together a multitude of pictures, we find that he was well traveled. Perhaps he was in the military stationed over seas? Who knows now, but we are lucky enough to have what he documented for us.
Among these locations is this beautiful Field of [...]
Vintage autos at Hofburg Palace, Vien...
This slide is labeled “Vienna, Austria. Hofburg Palace,” but only shows some vintage autos and an obelisk.
Unfortunately Google is not finding much in the way of obelisks at Hofburg Palace. I wonder if this statue exists still, or if the slide was mislabeled?
*Update* The general consensus seems to be that this is the Luxor Obe [...]
Grace Church, New York City – 1...
The Grace Church in New York City is a French Gothic Revival style building. It is built with “Sing Sing Marble,” a type of stone from quarries along the Hudson River near the (in)famous Sing Sing Prison. The stone was quarried with what was essentially slave labor, as prisoners were frequently conscripted to bring in money to the [...]
Unknown Octagon Building – 1961
I have no information about this Octagon Building or where it actually is. The shape should be a pretty good clue, but I’m not finding much in Google. Perhaps you know where the building is and have seen it before? If so please leave a comment below! Thank you!
Unknown Octagon Building. Italy? France?
*Update* Thank you to Benton, this [...]
Grand Hotel de Bordeaux, Le Havre Fra...
The Grand Hotel de Bordeaux was once in Le Havre, France. I am not able to find where this hotel was in Le Havre, but the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux looks to be in Bordeaux France now. I did a quick cruise to hotels around Le Havre in Google Maps but was not able to find it. Perhaps one of you dear readers may be able to pin point where this bui [...]
Saint Tropez France, play ground of t...
Saint Tropez France is a city on the south east coast of France. Ever since the Romans invaded in 31 BC, the town has been a location for the rich and famous to vacation at. Romans built opulent villas in the area. Pirates attack and ransacked the town during the 9th century. The Pope had a manor here in the 11th and 13th centuries. In an att [...]
Retro photo Milan Cathedral in Milan ...
Today’s picture if of the Milan Cathedral in Milan Italy taken sometime in the late 50’s, early 60’s. The exact date is hard to pin down but based on the rest of the slide collection I am guessing it was 1960.
Milan Cathedral, Italy – 1960
It is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente, and is the fifth largest cathedral in [...]
Field of flowers – 1967
Field of flowers – 1967
Not the Sound of Music
This field of flowers with the snow covered mountain in the background could be any place in the world. From the snow covered Alps-like Northern Cascade mountains near Leavenworth Washington, to Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Scotland or just about any other country. It is sort of reminiscen [...]
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