In this article, we are going to show you photographs that you probably haven’t seen at school. They will take you on a time travel and show you another side of the world’s History. You will see in the following some rare pictures of celebrities, the hidden side of historical events, as well as how people used to live one century ago.
1. Lunch on a Skyscraper
Photographer Charles C. Ebbets is given credit for this photo. It is of a group of construction workers having lunch on a beam that goes across the floor of a skyscraper. The workers are building the GE building in Rockefeller Center. They are balancing between floors 69 and 70.
2. First Passengers on the Subway
When the now famed New York Subway system opened on October 27, 1904, Mayor George McLellon was the first to drive it. He took the passengers around the city which covered 9.1 miles. The Subway system had 28 stations on that first day. The passengers each paid $0.05 for the ride.
3. The Ringling Brothers’ Circus
The Ringling Brothers’ Circus may not be a staple in the US anymore, but it was in 1963. While making a stop in the Bronx for a show, the circus elephants could be seen leaving the cars of the circus train. The children watched in awe as the elephants stepped from the train and into the tents of the circus.
4. Frank Sinatra Stepping off a Helicopter with Drink in Hand
Film: The Detective (1968)
Frank Sinatra was a famous actor and singer. He was known in the medical field as a functional alcoholic. Sinatra can be seen in this photo stepping off a helicopter with a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Frank Sinatra was known to beef up both smoking and drinking before he recorded an album.
5. The Las Vegas Strip with the Stardust Casino and Hotel
The Stardust Casino and Hotel was known as a Mafia moneymaker in its early days. The stories of the casino became the basis for the film Casino. During the time of the photo, 1968, the Stardust was the largest casino and hotel on the strip. It housed 1,000 rooms and over 16,000 square feet of casino floor.
6. President Kennedy Clowning Around with his Daughter
In 1962, President Kennedy can be seen clowning around with Caroline. She looks strange in the photo. The child is wearing a Halloween mask that is made to look like her father. Kennedy and Caroline are shown with the same pose, looking to be the same person. It is a beautiful picture of father and daughter.
7. The Great New York Blizzard of 1947
The Great New York Blizzard of 1947 blanketed the city with more than two-foot of snow in a 24-hour period. The blizzard left many vehicles on the road stalled. It all began about 3:20 AM. Before residents of New York woke to go to work there were already three inches of snow on the ground. A storm that was supposed to be just flurries.
8. Carol Wayne on the Tonight Show
Carol Wayne was a blonde bombshell. She made her career out of appearing on the Tonight Show with Johnnie Carson. During her appearances, Wayne performed skits that often portrayed a ditzy blonde. Carson would then begin to make jokes about the character. He also made many innuendos about the performances.
9. A Photo of Joan Bradshaw Walking her Dog
Joan Bradshaw was a pinup girl. She would go on to win the Miss Texas 1953, title. At just 17, someone snapped a photo of her walking her dog on Hollywood Boulevard. The picture is deemed unsuitable to show in the schools. The Hollywood Icon can be seen in later pictures looking much the same. Because she was just 17, the photo is inappropriate.
10. Chevrolet and its Iconic Vehicles
The American car manufacturer rolled out many vehicles in 1958. Two of the most popular automobiles from the company in ’58 were the Bel Air and the Impala. The Impala is still in production today. When you think of the iconic car manufacturer, the Impala might be one of the first vehicles that come to mind.
11. Howard Hughes Posing with his Airplane
The famous airplane flown by Hughes in 1935, was the one he developed and flew to break a world record. The record was to have the fastest landplane on Earth. The H-1 Racer was an impressive plane. It would reach speeds up to more than 350 miles per hour. An impressive record for its time.
12. The Photo of the Original McDonald’s Restaurant
The original building where the famous restaurant was started is on Lakewood Boulevard in Downy, California. The classic hamburgers the world would grow to love were served here before they were served anywhere else. The building is still standing and in operation. If in Downy, California, one should stop to look at this historical site.
13. The Architect of the Capitol Building
In 1959, architects in the US set out to preserve the dome on the US Capitol building. The original paint was sandblasted off and there was rustproofing added to the surface of the dome. It was then repainted with its natural beauty. The dome on the Capitol building is a tourist attraction.
14. The Blitz
The Blitz is a converted subway station where Londoners would seek shelter during WW2. It was eventually converted to a permanent shelter. It now houses toilet facilities and bunk beds. During WW2 London would be bombed by the German enemy. Residents found the subway station aided and shielded them from these attacks.
15. The Golden Gate Bridge Under Construction
In 1935, the Golden Gate Bridge was halfway completed. Workers were caught by a net if they fell. The net saved many workers. The Golden Gate Bridge is the second-longest suspension bridge in the world. That often makes it one of the most dangerous bridges to fall from in the world.
16. NYC Streets Littered with Celebration Remnants
NYC residents were photographed sitting along the streets that were lined in celebration remnants. The residents were celebrating the surrender of the Japanese. The official announcement came on August 14, 1945. It was announced on the Times Tower zipper sign. The streets were soon flooded with celebrations.
17. The Day Sweden Switched Traffic Laws and Direction
In September 1967, the streets of Sweden became chaotic. That is, there were many traffic accidents after the government changed the traffic laws and the direction traffic should travel. Many of these accidents were captured and are now a historic site to see, as old-time drivers learned the new rules.
18. The Mug Shot of Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash was arrested in Texas after touring Mexico. He had a massive number of amphetamines and sedatives hidden in his guitar case. Cash was arrested and his mugshot has since become an American iconic picture. It is said CAash had enough drugs to fill a legal prescription for more than one year.
19. Construction of the Opera House in Sydney
The famed Sydney Opera House is one that took 16 years to construct. The initial budget was much less than what it costed to build the iconic site. Many Australian citizens were outraged at the cost of construction. There is an aerial view of the construction about mid-way through completion.
20. Painters on the Brooklyn Bridge
The photo was taken by famed City of Brooklyn Department of Plant and Structures employee, Eugene de Salignac. The man took many wonderful photos during his tenure. The work mostly went unnoticed until 2007. Someone decided to put his work on display. That was more than 60 years after his death.
