Looking back at old photographs can be a fascinating journey through time. Pictures from 100 years ago are particularly interesting, as they capture a glimpse into a world that is long gone but not forgotten. Through these photographic accounts, we witness a world on the brink of a major shift, caught between the devastating impact of war and the rapid progression of industrialization. In this article, we will explore some of the remarkable photographs taken 100 years ago.
Each photo in this incredible collection documents a precious moment from a century ago - from the test flight of Pescara’s helicopter to a stunning shot of a tornado over the Capitol. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or a history buff always looking for new puzzle pieces that enrich our understanding of the past, we hope you find joy in exploring this album of century-old pictures.
See Also: What People Looked Like 100 Years Ago - 19 Historical Photos
1. Albert and Elsa Einstein in Japan with local hosts, 1922
2. Beauty show in 1922
3. The Minnesota League of Women Voters delegation delivers a powerful message in the form of a mile-long list of signatures in favor of the World Court proposal, 1923
4. A woman named Helen F. Day, who was blind, made history by publishing Searchlight, a magazine tailored for visually impaired children. She might be holding a Braille printing device here.
5. A woman and her dog listening to the radio
6. Legendary American sharpshooter Annie Oakley, born Phoebe Ann Moses Butler, seen aiming a rifle in this 1922 photograph
7. A woman in Washington, D.C. in 1922, during the Prohibition era, holding a "cane flask"
8. A broken Model T Ford. Sold by the Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927, it was the earliest effort to make a car that the common man could afford.
9. An Austrian nobleman in 1922 hits the road with a traveling candy store, offering delectable delights to people in far-flung locations
10. Test flight of Pescara’s helicopter, 1922
11. A group of American army soldiers gathered around a table, while one of them jumps over it on horseback
12. Amidst the chaos of the German economy in 1923, a Berlin banker meticulously counts stacks of bundled marks
13. With a megaphone that's four feet (1.2 m) wide and ten feet (3 m) long, American director Allan Dwan is making his presence known to more than 1200 extras, using his powerful voice to command their attention.
14. Back in 1922, a mammoth Beluga sturgeon weighing a whopping 3,463 pounds (1,570.7 kg) and measuring approximately 23 feet (7 m) was captured in the Volga Estuary, Europe
15. Harry B. Burt, a confectioner from Youngstown, Ohio, was the first person to file a patent for his unique way of coating "Good Humor" ice cream bars with chocolate
16. Fire engine drawn by running horses
17. Tornado over the Capitol in 1922, May
