Step into a vibrant journey through America’s past, where black-and-white moments have been meticulously brought to life in color. These rare photographs offer a fresh perspective on pivotal events and everyday life, making history feel more immediate and relatable.
Abraham Lincoln at Antietam, 1862
President Lincoln meets with General McClellan at the Antietam battlefield.
African American Union Soldier, 1864
A Black Union soldier stands guard at a former slave auction house in Atlanta.
Ellis Island Immigrants, Early 1900s
New arrivals in traditional attire, captured upon entering America.
Child Laborers in a Cotton Mill, 1910
Young workers in a Southern cotton mill, highlighting early 20th-century labor conditions.
Young newspaper sellers on the streets, representing urban youth labor.
Martin Luther King Jr. at the March on Washington, 1963
Dr. King delivers his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.
Albert Einstein, 1940s
The renowned physicist in a candid moment.
Marilyn Monroe, 1954
The iconic actress captured in a classic pose.
Civil Rights Protesters in Alabama, 1965
Marchers advocating for voting rights during the Selma to Montgomery marches.
Construction of the Empire State Building, 1931
Workers atop the skyscraper during its assembly.
San Francisco’s Chinatown, 1906
Street scenes before the devastating earthquake.
Fourth of July Pinup Models, 1940s
Patriotic-themed photographs celebrating Independence Day.
