1900s

  • A group of people, both men and women, stand and sit on an old-fashioned car in a city street, waving flags and holding a sign that reads “We Cleaned Up!” during a lively parade or celebration.

    Travel Back to 1918 With These 32 Powerful Photos That Tell a Story

    These photos from 1918 capture the faces, fashions, and fleeting moments of an era caught between devastation and hope for a brighter future.

    1918 was a year that changed the world forever. As World War I came to a close, the ultra-deadly Spanish flu reared its ugly head, sweeping through entire cities and communities without mercy. But even amid the hardship and tragedy,…

  • Left: A smiling woman in a vintage dress and large hat stands outdoors. Right: Two people sit at desks in a sunlit, early 20th-century office with large windows and wooden furniture.

    These Colorized Photos Reveal What Life Looked Like in the 1900s

    From family photos to pictures of iconic places, these colorized photos from the 1900s offer a realistic glimpse into the early 20th century.

    At the turn of the 20th century, cameras were already freezing history in black and white. But color changes everything: By 1907, color photography was starting to gain a little commercial attention, though it wasn’t widely used until the 1930s.…

  • Split image: On the left, two women hold a "Votes for Women" sign. On the right, a woman in a suit stands by a table labeled "Professor Meharc," set with candles and objects, suggesting a magic or science demonstration.

    Step Back Into the 1910s With These 30 Incredible Vintage Photos

    From World War I to the Titanic, the 1910s were full of monumental moments, as seen in these vintage photos.

    The 1910s were a turning point in American life. Industry was booming, cities were growing fast, and new technologies were reshaping daily routines. At the same time, the country was grappling with social change, a shifting workforce, and the looming…

  • Black-and-white mugshot of a man labeled "Walter Smith." Left: close-up of his serious face. Right: full-body shot of him standing in a suit and hat beside a wooden chair against a wall.

    17 Mugshots From the 1900s That Tell a Story in Every Face

    Discover 17 mugshots from the early 20th century, along with the stories (or schemes) that landed them in the slammer.

    From bootleggers and burglars to flappers with a rebellious streak, mugshots from the 1900s are both gritty and, at times, strangely glamorous (just look at Minnie Bradley serving face). As cities grew and crime evolved with the times, so did…

  • A vintage photo collage: on the left, seven women pose in striped sweaters; on the right, a man in old-fashioned clothes and a hat stands with hands on hips in front of a wooden building.

    34 Fascinating Photos That Show What Life Was Really Like in the 1900s

    These turn-of-the-century snapshots show what life really looked like in the early 1900s — simple, tough, and anything but quiet.

    Before the chaos of the modern world kicked into high gear, the 1900s chugged along — on dirt roads, in horse-drawn carriages, with women in long skirts and men tipping their hats.  These photos depict America before it was riddled…