Violet Cornell,daughter of George and Gertrude of Wisconsin. George was a lighthouse keeper. Back of photo was annotated born Jan 29, 1901, picture taken Sept 2nd,1901. Found in an antique store Nov 2011 in Delaware.
Portrait photographs and paintings of our loved ones and ancestors.
Before photos we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photogr...
Photos of the 1900's which brought us from the industrial age to the technological age.
From 1900 through 1999 we witnessed the beginning of flight to a man on the moon and a Mars Rover. We went from using phones tethered by cords and computers that filled rooms, to carrying the equivale...
Step back in time and explore Wisconsin's past through a collection of cherished family photos shared by our community. These historical images capture the everyday lives, special moments, and beautif...
Delaware is known by many nicknames: The First State; The Diamond State; Blue Hen State; and Small Wonder
Delaware was the first of the original 13 states to ratify the federal Constitution. Organized into three counties—from north to south, New Castle, Kent and Sussex, all established by 1682, the pop...
Ain't they cute? Look at these cute baby photos taken over the past 150 years.
From birth to 3 months, babies learn to smile, raise their heads and chests, and track objects and grip them. From 4 to 6 months, they can roll over, babble (no real words yet), sit up, laugh, and gr...