Posted on 10/22/2010 4:14:26 PM PDT by School of Rational Thought
I have always been fascinated with history. If you are of like mind, then you will find this website interesting. Many of you found the WWII photo website I previously posted interesting.
http://www.old-picture.com/
I just killed four hours selecting old phots and then finding the same sight on Google Earth.
Many photos of Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC during the war between the states (is historic Charleston nice or what?)
Of course there are lesser areas, like Hanover Junction, PA but still interesting as one can see the same house and same station with street view as in the 1863 picture sans the railroad tracks. I just killed four hours selecting old phots and then finding the same sight on Google Earth.
Many photos of Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC during the war between the states (is historic Charleston nice or what?)
Of course there are lesser areas, like Hanover Junction, PA but still interesting as one can see the same house and same station with street view as in the 1863 picture sans the railroad tracks. I just killed four hours selecting old phots and then finding the same sight on Google Earth.
Many photos of Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC during the war between the states (is historic Charleston nice or what?)
Of course there are lesser areas, like Hanover Junction, PA but still interesting as one can see the same house and same station with street view as in the 1863 picture sans the railroad tracks.
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Wonderful post. Thanks to everyone for the links. I love browsing these.
When I cleaned out my Mom's apt. I found 6 packing boxes
full of old pics that I've never seen,,,
Some on tin some on glass,,,
Civil War/WWII/etc. ,,,
Even Head huntin’ cannibals in New Guinea,,,(Port Moresby.
One of a guy bringing a head in for his 50lbs of salt,,,
Need a scanner now...
Save for later, thanks for sharing.
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DH and I enjoyed this, thank you.
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