The first Puerto Rican troops to join the American Army in 1899
The first company of native Puerto Ricans enlisted in the American Colonial Army.
El Morro’s Castle wall after being struck by a 13-inch shell in 1899
El Morro’s castle wall after being struck by a 13-inch shell during the bombardment of San Juan
Puerto Rican Women Panning for Gold in a Stream, 1890
Panning for gold was a popular form of employment for Puerto Rican women. Click here to see more historic pictures of Puerto Rico.
An Upper Class Home in the Suburbs of Puerto Rico, 1890
An upper class Puerto Rican home with palm trees in the front yard.
Puerto Rican Mailman Delivering Mail by Horseback, 1880
Puerto Rican mail carrier on horseback waits to pick up mail at a post office.
Beautifully detailed map of Appleton, Wisconsin in 1874
Historic bird’s eye view of Appleton, Wisconsin from 1874
“I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an American”
I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an American; and I intend to perform…
10 wonderful pictures of lost Times Square landmarks
Times Square is the heart of New York City, and one of the world's foremost tourist attractions. Each day, between 300,000 - 500,000 people walk the streets of Times Square, surrounded by brilliantly illuminated buildings and billboards. That is a grand opportunity...
Beautifully restored map of Thompsonville, CT from 1878
This old map shows Thompsonville, Connecticut as it looked in 1878.
Amazing vintage map of Franklin New Hampshire from 1884
This map shows Franklin NH as it looked in 1884
