Union Square: 1910

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New York circa 1910. “Union Square.” The Met Life tower presides over this panoramic view, a composite of four 8x10 glass negatives. Looking up Broadway, you can just see the block that where American Ballet Theatre’s home is today at 890.
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Phipps Conservatory 1910

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Pittsburgh circa 1910. Phipps Conservatory, Schenley Park. Detroit Publishing glass negative.
View full size here. I have loved going to Phipps Conservatory since my college days in the early 80s.

Visibility: Spotty

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“Washington, D.C., circa 1911. ‘Flights and test of Rex Smith biplane flown by Antony Jannus. The plane with Rufus R. Bermann, wireless operator, and Fred Aubert.’ Whose somewhat pixilated appearance can be attributed to mold on the emulsion. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.”

View full size here. I love the almost surreal effect that the mold has created — it reminds me of early transporting in Start Trek.  

Vegetarian Food & Nut Co. 1926

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Note the different varieties of "Wantmor" peanut butter sandwiches! Read more about the image here; be sure to scroll down this page to the Comments section. Read the post “Nut’s to you!” about Ardil - The Forgotten Peanut Fibre.

Shorpy: Poe House: 1930

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“Richmond, Virginia, circa 1930. Edgar Allan Poe’s mother’s house. 8x10 inch acetate negative by Frances Benjamin Johnston.”

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1905: Flatiron Building

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New York circa 1905. Flatiron Building, corner after snow storm. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.

A lovely image. View full size here.

Reverse Mixologist: 1920

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Washington, D.C., circa 1920. U.S. Treasury, Internal Revenue Department. Measuring the alcohol content of various libations and tonics at the start of Prohibition. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

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