We often take for granted that we can literally record everything from what we ate for breakfast to a lunar eclipse on our phones. For most of history, this would have to be done from an artist's memory or, later, with a not at all cheap or accessible camera.
The aptly named “Old Historical Photos” Facebook page is dedicated to exactly that, sharing cool pictures taken in the past. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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#41 In This Unusual Early 20th-Century Glass Negative, A Woman Sits Or Squats On Her Lawn, Holding A Book—an Unconventional Pose For The Era
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41points
#42 1917, Miles City, Montana, The Air Buzzing With The Thrill Of The Round-Up
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#45 Mrs. S.j. Bonner And Her Two Sons Stand As A Poignant Example Of The Struggles Faced By Working-Class Families In The American South During The Early 20th Century
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#46 Phil Daniels Is Jimmy Cooper, In One Of My All-Time Favourite Films.... Quadrophenia (1979)
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#47 This Was The Height Of The Sex Pistols’ Raw, Rebellious Energy, Just Before Everything Unraveled
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33points
#50 The Chelsea Bridge Rockers, A Group Of Motorcycle Enthusiasts Known For Their Rebellious Spirit
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