The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair was the largest international exhibition ever built in the United States. More than one hundred fifty pavilions and exhibits spread over six hundred forty-six acres...
Shea Stadium became the home of the New York Mets in 1964. This calendar includes 12 stunning images along with engaging captions drawn from the book to illustrate the amazing history of this...
Portland saw unprecedented growth and change during the 20th century, change that sometimes swept away parts of its vibrant history. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Ray and Jeanna...
With one of the oldest lighthouses in the country and the most working lighthouses today, South Carolina boasts a rich lighthouse history. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Margie...
Established in 1915 but with a rich history stretching back even further, Rocky Mountain National Park is often called the crown jewel of the national park system. In this collection of vintage...
The San Francisco Bay's first light, on Alcatraz Island, began construction in 1852. Light stations soon followed at Fort Point, Point Bonita, and the Farallon Islands. An additional 15 lights later...
San Diego's first lighthouse on top of Point Loma was replaced by 1891 with two others, at the base of the cliff and on Ballast Point, where their beams were less affected by fog and low clouds. In...
Lake Tahoe has hosted a variety of visitors and residents through the years, from the early days of Washoe settlements, to rough logging camps, to today's extravagant resorts. In this collection of...
Florida boasts a rich maritime history. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Michael Barnette explores one of the more unfortunate sides of that past. These images illustrate Florida's...
With the arrival of affordable rail travel in the late 1880s, tourists and transplants began making the trip to Los Angeles. Along with neighboring communities, the city quickly developed a variety of...
Prairie Avenue evolved into Chicago's most exclusive residential street during the late 19th century, when the city's wealthiest and most influential citizens built lavish homes here. The area vegan...
Baton Rouge boasts a rich history stretching back to the discovery of the fabled "red stick" in 1699. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Sylvia Frank Rodrique and Faye Phillips...
The Arizona Stories project showcases some of the state's most fascinating people, historically significant places and events. Drawing upon the remarkable archival collections of our project partners,...
On March 4, 1822, the townsfolk of Boston voted to incorporate their town as the City of Boston. Through these images we explore neighborhoods ranging from the North End to Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back...
State Street, that Great Street. The name itself stands the test of time, remembered by anyone who lived in or visited Chicago. It is the main artery of the heart of the city. It is where memories...
Highlighted in this calendar are the city's spectacular architectural achievements, its centers of culture and learning, its hubs of industry and transportation, its legendary sports tradition, its...
The Sunshine State has a rich maritime history spanning more than five centuries. Tragically, part of that history includes thousands of ships that have met their fates in Florida waters. This...
In 1903, successful candy maker Milton Hershey began a new enterprise that many people thought was doomed. He planned to build the biggest chocolate factory in the world, and a town to house its...
Mary Preston Foster shares a glimpse of the Holy City in vintage images selected from her popular book Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour. Foster moved to Charleston in the 1960s when single...