Restored Vintage Map of Orlando, Florida from 1884
This vintage map of Orlando, Florida was created in 1884 and published by J.J. Stoner of Madison,...
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Vintage Map of Tallahassee, Florida 1885 | Restored & Colorized
Restored and colorized 1885 bird’s-eye view map of Tallahassee, Florida, showing the state capital as it once was. The map features the Capitol, University of Florida, State Seminary, Lincoln Academy, Leon Hotel, The Morgan, The Murat Place, churches, hotels, railroads, historic homes, businesses, and landmarks across Leon County.
Beautifully colorized map of Key West, Florida from 1884
This 1884 bird’s eye view of Key West has spent its whole life in black and white. We have...
Restored Vintage Map of Hoboken, New Jersey from 1881
This restored vintage map of Hoboken, New Jersey was originally created in 1881 and shows the city from a detailed bird’s-eye perspective. The map features Hoboken’s historic street grid, Hudson River waterfront, steamship piers, railroad yards, churches, factories, hotels, homes, civic buildings, and local landmarks. It has been carefully restored and colorized by KNOWOL to preserve the original linework while bringing the historic view of Hoboken to life.
Restored Vintage Map of Bethel, Connecticut from 1879
This vintage map of Bethel, Connecticut was created in 1879 by O.H. Bailey, a prominent 19th century map maker. The map shows a bird’s eye view of Bethel as it once was, including street names, railroads, factories, churches, homes, and old landmarks. The map captures Bethel during the height of its 19th century growth, when the town was closely tied to the hat-making industry and the Danbury & Norwalk Railroad.
Restored Vintage Map of Pensacola, Florida from 1885
This vintage map of Pensacola, Florida was created in 1885 by Norris, Wellge & Co., with...
Vintage Map of Greenwich, Connecticut from 1904
Explore a restored 1904 bird’s-eye view map of Greenwich, Connecticut by O.H. Bailey, featuring historic streets, churches, schools, estates, railroads, and landmarks.
Alexander Graham Bell in Florida: Photo from the Last Year of His Life, 1922
Alexander Graham Bell in Wicker Wheel Chair, 1922 KNOWOL Original Colorized Alexander Graham Bell,...
Who was Sigmund Spaeth, the American Musicologist?
Sigmund Spaeth (1885–1965) was an American musicologist, writer, and lecturer often referred to as...
Major Thomas B. McGuire Jr., Legendary WWII Fighter Ace
Meet Major Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr., one of the most accomplished fighter pilots in U.S....
WWII Captain Bolt pushes Corsair’s limits with 14-hour endurance flight
WWII Corsair pushes limits: Capt. Bolt’s 14-hour Pacific endurance flight
Vintage WPA poster highlights Des Moines’ historic fight against smoke pollution in 1940s
This vintage WPA poster, “Smoke over Des Moines – WHY,” highlights the environmental challenges Des Moines faced in the 1930s. The poster’s bold, block letters and dark, swirling smog backdrop effectively capture the issue at hand. Created as part of the WPA’s art program, the poster aimed to educate and engage citizens on pressing community matters.
