Amazing old map of Portland, Oregon from 1890
What do you first think of when someone says: “Portland”? Pittock Mansion? Union Station? Washington Park? Portland Japanese Garden? Forest Park? Portland Art Museum? Whatever your answer, you’ll enjoy this old map of Portland in which the artist captures the beauty...
Vintage map of Manchester, NH from 1876
This map shows Manchester, New Hampshire as it looked in 1876. It was created by J.C. Hazen, and digitally restored by the team at KNOWOL. You can see a larger copy of the map below, or click here to purchase a high resolution poster print of the map. This vintage map...
Foolishness Is Like The Sun
“Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun; it shines everywhere.”
Amazingly detailed view of New York City in 1903
This image shows New York, New York as it looked in 1903. The image was engraved by R.W. Rummell in 1903 and digitally restored by the team at KNOWOL. You can see a larger copy of the picture below, or click here to purchase a high resolution print of the image. This...
Admit When You Are Wrong
Never be ashamed to admit when you are wrong; it means you are wiser today than yesterday
Dishonesty Conceals, Honesty Reveals
Dishonest men conceal their faults from themselves and others: honest men confess
Many Desires Are Never Realized
“It never yet happened to any man since the beginning of the world, nor ever will…”
Beautifully restored map of Southington, CT from 1878
This map shows Southington, Connecticut as it looked in 1878.
Bird’s eye view of Willimantic, CT from 1882
This old map shows Willimantic, Connecticut in the late 19th century.
Firemen’s Guide to New York City, 1834
This map was created for the New York City Fire Department in 1834. Officially known as "The Firemen's Guide, a map of the City of New York," this map highlights public buildings where firefighters could find hooks, ladders, cisterns, and hoses throughout New York...
