1. 23:41 21st Feb 2013

    notes: 1

    tags: michelle vignesphotosilikeblack and whitecoupledancingshalimar cluboaklandcalifornia1981vintagearchivephotograph


    Couple dancing at the Shalimar Club in Oakland, Calif.1981 Photograph by Michelle Vignes

    Couple dancing at the Shalimar Club in Oakland, Calif.
    1981

    Photograph by Michelle Vignes

     

  2. 22:51 7th Jan 2013

    notes: 2

    tags: tony spinadetroitmichiganDetroit Free Press1950power boatdetroit riverskip-a-longharmsworth racephotosilikeblack and whitevintage


    Power boat “Skip-A-Long” taking the lead during the 1950 Harmsworth RaceDetroit, Michigan1950 Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press (2893/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

    Power boat “Skip-A-Long” taking the lead during the 1950 Harmsworth Race
    Detroit, Michigan
    1950

    Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press

    (2893/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

     

  3. 22:44

    tags: tony spinadetroit free pressmichiganmacomb county1964wayne state universityharbor driveblack and whitephotojournalismarchivevintagephotosilike


    Tornado damage on Harbor DriveMacomb County, Michigan1964 The storm caused 11 deaths and injured 224 people. Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press (1745/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

    Tornado damage on Harbor Drive
    Macomb County, Michigan
    1964

    The storm caused 11 deaths and injured 224 people.

    Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press

    (1745/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

     

  4. 22:39

    notes: 4

    tags: detroitmichiganstreetcartony spinaphotosilikewayne state universityhistoricalarchivevintagepublic transportlast streetcar


    Interior of the last Detroit Street Railway (DSR) streetcarDetroit, Michigan1956 Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press (2845/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

    Interior of the last Detroit Street Railway (DSR) streetcar
    Detroit, Michigan
    1956

    Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press

    (2845/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

     

  5. 22:33

    notes: 3

    tags: tony spinadetroitmichiganambassador bridge1962black and whitephotosilikewayne state universityarchivepanoramicvintagehistoricalwindsorontariodetroit free press


    Ambassador BridgeDetroit, Michigan/Windsor, Ontario1962 Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press  (2837/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

    Ambassador Bridge
    Detroit, Michigan/Windsor, Ontario
    1962

    Photograph by Tony Spina/The Detroit Free Press 

    (2837/Tony Spina Collection/Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University)

     

  6. 14:00 29th Dec 2012

    notes: 705

    reblogged from: greeneyes55

    tags: black and whitevintagephotographyStreet PhotographyYngve Johnson ToreParis1940s1950thfrance


    greeneyes55: Paris 1948-54  Yngve Johnson Tore

    greeneyes55:

    Paris 1948-54 

    Yngve Johnson Tore

     

  7. 22:34 23rd Nov 2012

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    reblogged from: m3zzaluna

    tags: black and whitegetty imageskeystonereflectionstreetunknown photographervintagecityscape


    m3zzaluna: big ben reflected on rain drenched parliament square, london, april 9, 1946 photo by keystone-france/gamma-keystone (via getty images)

    m3zzaluna:

    big ben reflected on rain drenched parliament square, london, april 9, 1946

    photo by keystone-france/gamma-keystone (via getty images)

     

  8. 13:33 12th Nov 2012

    notes: 1571

    reblogged from: aspirethesenses

    tags: black and whitevintageExplosionpeoplearmysoldiersUSApopular


    aspirethesenses: Explosion, 1991 OP is off by about 45 years. This photo is from WWII, of a depth charge hitting its target. Photo shows the Coast Guard as they search for German U Boats. Photo: LIFE

    aspirethesenses:

    Explosion, 1991

    OP is off by about 45 years. This photo is from WWII, of a depth charge hitting its target. Photo shows the Coast Guard as they search for German U Boats.

    Photo: LIFE

     

  9. 13:25

    notes: 439

    reblogged from: adanvc

    tags: black and white1950sParisvintageEdith Gerin


    adanvc: Avenue des Gobelins, Paris, 1950. by Edith Gerin

    adanvc:

    Avenue des Gobelins, Paris, 1950.

    by Edith Gerin

     

  10. 13:45 27th Oct 2012

    notes: 11

    reblogged from: alisonwynn

    tags: chrysler buildingnew yorknycmanhattanskylinemoonriverblack and whitephotographyvintage


    alisonwynn: Moon River: Manhattan from the Hudson River, 1946 by Andrea Feininger

    alisonwynn:

    Moon River: Manhattan from the Hudson River, 1946 by Andrea Feininger

     

  11. 13:15 11th Sep 2012

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    tags: Alfred Eisenstaedtlifemagazinenew yorknynew york citynycblack and white1943brooklynmanhattanphotosilikevintagehistoricalhotel bossert


    View of the Lower Manhattan skyline as seen from the roof of the Hotel BossertBrooklyn, NY1943  Photo: Alfred Eisenstaedt/LIFE/Getty Images

    View of the Lower Manhattan skyline as seen from the roof of the Hotel Bossert
    Brooklyn, NY
    1943 

    Photo: Alfred Eisenstaedt/LIFE/Getty Images

     

  12. 21:29 6th Jul 2012

    notes: 24

    reblogged from: bygoneamericana

    tags: chrysler buildingElliott ErwittNew York1950svintagephotography


    bygoneamericana: Evening scene with the Chrysler Building. New York, 1955. By Elliott Erwitt

    bygoneamericana:

    Evening scene with the Chrysler Building. New York, 1955.

    By Elliott Erwitt

     

  13. 19:36 28th May 2012

    notes: 161

    reblogged from: liquidnight

    tags: VintageBlack and whiteAmericanPhotographyPhotojournalismArtBernard HoffmanMain1940sMonochromePhotographUSAUnited StatesAmericaWinterSnowRoadStreetPowerlinesUtility poleCouplePairManWomanTwoWalkingTravelJourneyTogetherLife magazine


    liquidnight: Bernard Hoffman A couple walking along the snow-covered road. Maine, 1942 [From the Life Photo Archive]

    liquidnight:

    Bernard Hoffman

    A couple walking along the snow-covered road.

    Maine, 1942

    [From the Life Photo Archive]

     

  14. 16:36 8th May 2012

    notes: 11

    tags: walker evanspaddingtonlondon1957housesneighbourhoodphotographphotosilikeblack and whitevintagemedium format


    12 Views of Backyards in Paddington DistrictLondon1957 Photograph by Walker Evans 

    12 Views of Backyards in Paddington District
    London
    1957

    Photograph by Walker Evans 

     

  15. 14:14 25th Apr 2012

    notes: 267

    reblogged from: thedailyfeed

    tags: HistoryNew York CityLandscapePhotographyVintage


    thedailyfeed:

    Thanks to a massive online database from the Department of Records, now you can peruse photos from 160 years of New York City history. Our Bryan Bedder set out to see how much has changed since the mid-1800s. 

    Always wanted to try this in London..