TheKnowOwl
Explore the archive through editorial features, geography, and historical collections.
New York
Here’s What the Waldorf Astoria Looked Like in 1900
With the Waldorf Astoria closing for repairs, we thought we would take our readers back in time to see what the original hotel looked…
Connecticut
Hand colored map of Bristol, Connecticut from 1893
Click here to see what Bristol looked like more than 100 years ago!
New Jersey
Amazing old map of Newark, New Jersey from 1916
This amazing old map shows Newark, New Jersey as it looked in 1916.
New York
Beautiful vintage photos of NYC in the 1950’s
Have you ever wondered what life used to be like in New York? Now you can see for yourself. This collection of photographs were all…
Connecticut
Historical map of Guilford, Connecticut created in 1893
This old map shows Guilford, CT as it looked in the late 19th century.
Connecticut
Historical map of Wallingford, Connecticut created in 1893
This old map of Wallingford, CT is a hand colored lithograph from 1893. The map was created by D.H. Hurd & Company and printed…
New York
Beautifully designed map shows Central Park in the 1800’s
Beautifully designed map of Central Park from the 1800's
New York
Beautifully restored map of Ossining, “Sing Sing” NY from 1884
This old map shows Ossining, New York in the late 19th century.
Connecticut
The most luxurious house ever built in Wallingford, Connecticut
Moses Yale Beach was an American inventor and publisher born in Wallingford...
South Dakota
Old historical map of Redfield, South Dakota from 1883
This old map shows Redfield, South Dakota in the late 19th century.
Tennessee
Beautifully restored map of Nashville, Tennessee from 1888
Historic bird's eye view of Nashville, Tennessee from 1888
Ohio
Beautifully detailed map of Ashtabula, OH from 1896
Bird's eye view of Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio in 1896
Massachusetts
Beautifully detailed map of Medway, Massachusetts from 1887
Bird's eye view of Medway, Massachusetts from 1887
Wisconsin
Beautifully restored map of Fort Atkinson, WI from 1870
Bird's eye view of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin from 1870
Connecticut
Beautifully restored map of New Canaan, Connecticut from 1878
This old map shows New Canaan, Connecticut in the late 19th century.
Connecticut
Fascinating Pictures of Colchester Connecticut in the 1940’s
Jack Delano's photos of Colchester, CT from the 1940's.
Puerto Rico
19 Pictures of San Juan’s Mud Slum, “El Fanguito”
Welcome to San Juan in the 1940’s! In the forefront you see beautiful trees, nice cars, paved...
Connecticut
Beautifully restored map of Plainville, Connecticut in 1878
Historic bird's eye view of Plainville, Connecticut in 1878
Connecticut
Beautiful vintage map of Moosup, CT from 1889
This map shows Moosup, Connecticut as it looked in 1889.
New York
Pictures of Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, NY
This collection includes rare pictures of Theodore Roosevelt relaxing and...
New York
Sands Point Lighthouse in North Hempstead, NY
The lighthouse at Sands Point is a representative example of masonry...