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This 1943 photograph shows a lone cowboy on horseback overlooking the Dallas skyline. The image captures a moment of transition, with traditional ranch life set against a rapidly growing city in wartime Dallas, Texas.
Built in Italy, the wheel debuted in Fair Park in 1985. More than 15 employees staff the Texas Star, which carries riders some 20 stories high. On a clear day, those on the Texas Star can see the downtown Fort...
In 1942, the Dallas skyline would have had a much different appearance compared to what it is today. At that time, Dallas was a growing city but had not yet experienced the significant development and expansion that would come in...
Downtown Dallas Texas at night in 1942 with the original Pegasus lit up. This iconic image is a beloved symbol of the city, and is a great way to commemorate the history and culture of Dallas. The reason for the presence of...
Experience the charm and grandeur of the Lone Star State with this Texas photo collection. Offering a unique perspective on the largest state in the Union, these four carefully curated photographs encapsulate the essence of Texas.The first photo captures the...
Photo of Lever Bed Switching Panel at Santa Fe Railway Milepost 51. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, commonly known as the Santa Fe or AT&SF, was a prominent railroad in the United States. It was established in February...
This 1936 photograph of a Texas Panhandle road by Arthur Rothstein, is an ominous shot revealing a lone car driving down a desolate road, with a dramatic storm of dark clouds brewing in the background.The car, a relic of its time, stands as...
In the vast Texas landscape, captured in the year 1910, a solitary cowboy finds solace atop a knoll with his saddled horse. Seated, he gazes upon his horses grazing beneath the expansive Texan sky. This photograph offers a glimpse into...
Canopied dirt road through the Polk County portion of Big Thicket National Preserve, a U.S. Park Service area set aside to protect plants and wildlife in the corner of Southeast Texas. Photographed by Carol Highsmith, 2014 using infrared photography. The...
In a striking snapshot taken in January 1942, the vibrant Main Street of Fort Worth, Texas comes to life. Underneath a clear sky, prominent signs for Monnig's Berkshire Stockings and Center Drug Store grace the scene, anchoring the bustling cityscape....
Capture the youthful joy and iconic landmarks of Washington DC with this enchanting photograph. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial, a group of boys stand proudly in the Washington DC reflecting pool, their cheerful waves greeting the...
Step back in time to 1939 Texas with this captivating vintage photograph. The image features an old ice stand with a fascinating glimpse into the past. A man sits on a chair, surrounded by relics of a bygone era. To...
Photo of Palacios, Texas, "American Liquor Store", taken in 1943 by John Vachon. Palacios, Texas is a small coastal town located in Matagorda County in the southeastern part of the state. In the 1940s, Palacios was a thriving community with...
Capture a slice of life of Oklahoma City on West Grand Avenue in 1942. Taken by the renowned photographer John Vachon, this image offers a unique glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of the city's downtown and hotels during a transformative era.In...
Historical Photo of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Broad St., north from Spruce St, early 1900s. Broad Street has played a significant role in the development of Philadelphia. Originally a rural lane, it evolved into a bustling urban boulevard and one of the...
This vintage photo of the Des Moines State Capitol taken in May 1940 by photographer John Vachon gives a distinctive view of the neoclassical architecture of the building. Captured from a home porch nearby, the image offers valuable insight into...
General view of part of the South Water Street freight depot of the Illinois Central Railroad, Chicago, Ill. Taken with Kodachrome by Jack Delano, 1943. In 1848, Gottlieb and Frederika Pabst arrived in the United States and settled in Chicago....
This image offers a glimpse into Edcouch Texas in 1939 at a gas station where an attendant stands in the shaded doorway, his arm raised agains the door. The vintage signage adds to the charm, with one prominently displaying the message, "Texas Truckers Ass'n...
Thomas Circle was constructed as a traffic circle as part of the original L'Enfant Plan for the District of Columbia. The circle was named for American Civil War General George Henry Thomas. A horse-drawn railway installed around the Circle in...
Delaware Avenue, located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, is an iconic representation of the city's development in the 1900s, with horse and buggies still a popular mode of transportation. This photo symbolizes a snapshot of the city's progress, providing a captivating glimpse...
This is the charming town of Finlay, Texas in 1937, through a captivating photograph taken by Dorothea Lange. This delightful image showcases a small wooden Post Office that doubles as a grocery store, where signs proudly advertise the availability of...
Explore the haunting beauty of this evocative photograph taken by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1946. It is an abandoned cafe in Carey, Texas, captured as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project. Dorothea Lange, known for her...
Russell Lee's "Waiting at streetcar terminal for cars, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma" was taken in 1939. Russell Werner Lee (July 21, 1903 – August 28, 1986) was an American photographer and photojournalist, best known for his work for the Farm Security...
This street scene photo paints a picture of activity in Waco, Texas in 1939, as captured by the lens of Russell Lee. Cars are parked in front of a store with advertisements for Coca-Cola and beer. At the adjacent store stands the...
Kansas City. Taken in 1906 at the junction of Main and Delaware Street. Such an exciting time when the early seeds of Kansas City's renowned jazz culture were being sown leading to the emergence of influential jazz musicians. Bolo hats...
Introducing "TWA- Las Vegas," a captivating travel advertisement from 1955 by renowned artist David Klein. Known for his iconic destination ads for TWA during the 1950s and 1960s, Klein showcases his signature style in this stunning photolithographic piece.With a simplified...
A charming scene unfolds as you behold two open windows adorned with delicate linen curtains, inviting the gentle breeze to waft through. Beneath these windows, a wooden bench serves as a delightful haven for an array of potted plants, creating...
The photo of an African American girl looking at the photographer, Jack Delano, while being part of a group of migrant workers from Florida on their way to New Jersey to pick potatoes was taken in 1940. Jack Delano was...
Delve into the intriguing mysteries of the past with this photograph taken in the early 1920s at Washington DC's Tidal Basin. In this whimsical and slightly perplexing image, two girls boldly pose for a photo while sitting atop an alligator...
Introducing a captivating historical photo that captures the essence of El Paso's past. This snapshot from 1903 showcases El Paso Street, nestled in extreme western Texas along the Rio Grande. As the county seat of El Paso county, the city...
Introducing "New York, Fly TWA," a photolithograph travel advertisement from 1956 by renowned artist David Klein. Known for his iconic destination ads for TWA during the 1950s and 1960s, Klein showcases his signature style in this stunning piece.With a simplified...
Captured in 1939, these cowboys demonstrate leisure at the campfire with strumming guitars. The music is timeless, transporting listeners into a nostalgic and romantic era of the Wild West.
The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to over 70 inches (1.8 m) tip-to-tip for bulls, and up to 100 inches (2.54 m) tip-to-tip for steers and exceptional cows. They are...
Green's Hotel, located at 731 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a historic establishment that traces its roots back to Thomas H. Green's restaurant, which opened in 1866. The site of the hotel had previously been occupied by notable buildings...
"The Charwoman" (Chore Woman) by Gordon Parks, a photographer and filmmaker best known for his work with Life magazine. "The Charwoman" was one of Parks' early photographic essays, and was published in the magazine in 1948. The image features Ella Watson,...
Early 1900s photo of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania with The Record and Post Office on the right. The Public Record, a Philadelphia newspaper, was established in 1870 by William J. Swain, son of William Moseley Swain, founder of the Public Ledger....
Step into the courageous world of a fighter pilot in 1942, captured in a remarkable photograph at Fort Worth, Texas during World War II. This image portrays a fighter pilot, resolute, as he gazes up at the sky, anticipating his...
Capture the spirit of Baltimore's rich history with this captivating historic photograph featuring the Elk Parade. Taken in the early 1900s, this image transports you back to a time when grand parades filled the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Immerse yourself...
Kaw-Tláa, (mother of the Kaw clan) is portrayed in this captivating photograph. She is adorned in an exquisite potlatch dancing costume, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Tlingit people. The image, captured in 1906 in Alaska, offers a glimpse into...
September 27, 2026
A cowboy on horseback overlooks the Dallas skyline in 1943—an image that seems to capture the Old West and modern America in a single frame. But the cowboy didn't disappear when the frontier closed. Discover how real working cowboys, rodeos, music and Hollywood carried the Old West into the 20th century.