TheKnowOwl
Explore the archive through editorial features, geography, and historical collections.
Massachusetts
Beautifully detailed map of Housatonic, MA from 1890
Historic bird's eye view of Housatonic, Massachusetts from 1890
Illinois
Beautifully restored map of Aurora, Illinois from 1882
Bird's eye view of Aurora, IL in 1882
New Hampshire
Beautifully detailed historical map of New Hampshire, 1926
Granite State legend, history, and anecdotes, mixing past and present with skill and humor.
New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey in 1880: Restored image shows Prosperous Paterson
Click here to see a bird's eye view of Paterson, NJ in 1880
Texas
Beautifully restored map of Cuero, Texas from 1881
Bird's eye view of Cuero, TX in 1881
Indiana
Beautifully restored map of Jeffersonville, Indiana from 1837
The historic map of Jeffersonville, Indiana was created in 1837 by H.L. Barnum, a civil engineer. Landmarks on the map include the Jeffersonville Ship Yard, Commercial Square, Washington Square, Jefferson Square, Franklin Square, Market Square, and more.
Connecticut
Beautifully restored map of Ansonia, Connecticut from 1921
Old map showing an aerial view of Ansonia, Connecticut from 1921
Texas
Beautifully restored map of Alvord, Texas from 1890
Restoration of an old map of Alvord, TX from 1890
Knowledge
Theodore Roosevelt’s advice on overcoming strife and struggle
Theodore Roosevelt on the Law of Strife "The law of worthy national life, like the law of worthy individual life, is, after all, fundamentally,…
New York
Dual level Hudson River tunnel proposed by Panama Canal engineer
When planning the Hudson River Tunnel, N.Y. and N.J. officials considered eleven different proposals...
Information
3 vintage Northern Pacific Railroad travel posters
Series of vintage travel posters featuring Yellowstone's Old Faithful, the Montana Rockies, and Lewis and Clark's exploration of the Pacific Northwest
Connecticut
10 amazing old pictures reveal forgotten history of Hartford, CT
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is home to the nation's oldest public art…
Florida
10 pictures reveal what Orlando, FL looked like before Disney World
When Walt Disney World opened in 1971, Orlando began its transformation from "The City Beautiful" to "The Theme Park Capital of the World". This series of vintage postcards…
Wisdom
60 year old advice from Father to Daughter still holds true today
The following letter was a Christmas gift from father to daughter back in 1957. The man's advice was so poignant and true that his daughter…
Bridgeport, Connecticut
YMCA of Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport's Young Men's Christian Association was formed in June, 1883, and the association was incorporated one year later. In October, 1888, Dr. I. de…
Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Chicken Roost in Bridgeport
The Chicken Roost was a restaurant in Bridgeport, CT that was famous for its "As You Like It" southern fried chicken.
Connecticut
12 fascinating pictures of the University of Connecticut in the 1950’s
The University of Connecticut began its history in 1880, when two brothers...
Connecticut
9 beautiful old pictures of Berlin Turnpike landmarks
The Berlin Turnpike is a roadway in Connecticut that served as the primary route connecting Hartford and New Haven during the 1940's - 1960's. The…
Connecticut
9 historic images reveal the colorful history of Ansonia, CT
Ansonia is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut that was first settled by...
Connecticut
Lake Compounce in the 1950’s, vintage images of CT’s oldest amusement park
Lake Compounce, located in Bristol and Southington, CT, is America’s oldest...
New York
Brooklyn’s Shore Parkway as it looked in 1945
The Shore Parkway is one of three parkways that make up the Belt Parkway, a series of...