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Restored Vintage Map of Elgin, Illinois from 1930

This vintage map is titled "Elgin Past and Present, and was produced in 1930 by the Elgin Branch of the American Association of Women. This animated historical map was created ninety five years after the town was formed, and highlights historical sights and landmarks.

Historical map of Charleroi, Pennsylvania from 1897

Historic bird's eye view of Charleroi, Pennsylvania in the late 19th century.

10 amazing old pictures reveal forgotten history of Hartford, CT

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is home to the nation's oldest public art…

Spend a day at Jones Beach, Long Island in the 1950’s

Jones Beach is the most popular and heavily visited beach on the East Coast...

Stunning historical map of Milford, NH from 1886

This map shows Milford, New Hampshire as it looked in 1886.

Vintage map featuring historical Connecticut facts and trivia

This old map features historical Connecticut trivia from the 17th - 20th century.

Beautifully detailed map of Appleton, Wisconsin in 1874

Historic bird's eye view of Appleton, Wisconsin from 1874

Beautifully restored map of Forest Hills, Queens from 1908

Historic old map of Forest Hills used to promote the neighborhoods development.

Historic map of Parkersburg, West Virginia from 1899

Parkersburg, West Virginia in the late 19th century.