TheKnowOwl
Explore the archive through editorial features, geography, and historical collections.
Massachusetts
Historical map of New Bedford, Massachusetts from 1871
This amazing map of New Bedford, Massachusetts shows the town as it looked in 1871
Connecticut
40 enchanting pictures from Connecticut’s past
This collection of pictures reveals a side of Connecticut that many have never seen.
Massachusetts
Historical map of Weymouth, Massachusetts from 1880
This amazing map of Weymouth, Massachusetts shows a bird's eye view of the city as it looked in 1880.
New York
Old road map of Commack, New York from 1915
Click here to see what Commack was like in the early 20th century.
New York
Beautifully restored map of the Bronx, NYC from 1921
Historic bird's eye view of the Bronx from 1921
Information
The Vermont State Fair in 1941
Take a trip back in time to the 1941 Vermont State Fair! Bear wrestling, girls and more!
Stories
11 of the biggest losses casino dealers have ever witnessed
Casino dealers tell stories of the most money they've seen someone lose, and the aftermath.
Vermont
Beautiful old map shows bird’s eye view of Bethel, VT in 1886
Click here to see the full map of Bethel, VT from 1886
New York
Beautifully restored map of Forest Hills, Queens from 1908
Historic old map of Forest Hills used to promote the neighborhoods development.
Wisdom
Theodore Roosevelt on character and steadfast resolution
The boy who is going to make a great man, or is going to count in any way in after life, must...
Connecticut
15 fascinating pictures of America’s oldest amusement park in the 1940’s
Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT is America’s oldest continuously operated theme park.
Knowledge
The Sublime Story of the Sea
The sea is a sublime illustration of man’s life.You are now traveling over the sea of life
Connecticut
Beautiful old map of Bristol, Connecticut from 1878
This old map shows Bristol, Connecticut as it looked in 1878.
New York
Bird’s eye view of Broadway in New York City in 1875
Click here to see what Broadway looked like 100+ years ago
Connecticut
Beautifully detailed map of Danbury, Connecticut from 1884
Historic bird's eye view of Danbury, Connecticut from 1884
Vermont
Beautiful old map of Fair Haven, Vermont from 1886
Click here to see Fair Haven, Vermont in 1886
Massachusetts
Exploring South Acton, Massachusetts in 1886
This map of South Acton, Massachusetts was created in 1886 by Lucien R. Burleigh, an artist and cartographer who spent his career traveling across…
Quotes
9 Motivational Quotes From “Teddy”, Theodore Roosevelt
The boy who is going to make a great man, or is going to count in any way in the after life...
Massachusetts
Beautifully detailed map of Leominster, MA from 1886
Historic bird's eye view of Leominster, Massachusetts from 1886
New Hampshire
Beautiful bird’s eye view of Laconia, NH from 1883
This map of Laconia, New Hampshire was created in 1883 by Lucien R. Burleigh, an artist who spent much of his career visiting small…
Massachusetts
Beautifully restored map of Wakefield, Mass from 1882
This old map shows Wakefield, Massachusetts as it looked in 1882.