But once in a while you see a photo from the past that can truly shock and surprise you—as it just doesn’t make sense in today’s world. Let’s take a look at some of the most amazing photos from the past that you would never see today.
Floating House, 1920
We know what you are thinking. Is this a scene from the classic movie The Wizard of Oz? But no! This is a real-life image of something that actually happened. In a particularly huge flood in 1920, this house slid down the embankment and right into the water.
We are not sure how this was possible, but perhaps houses built in those days didn’t have as strong foundations to keep them rooted to the spot in case of extreme weather conditions.
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However it happened, it makes for a truly astonishing photo.
Princeton students after a freshman vs. sophomores snowball fight, 1893
The Mattress
People were getting up to all sorts of trouble back in the 1800s. We’re not totally sure what’s going on in this picture, or why we’re seeing a group of women holding up a mattress that seems to be covered in some kind of unidentified stain.
Billy Rose’s “Aquabelles”, 1939
Theatrical showman Billy Rose was a famous staple of the New York entertainment scene for decades spanning across World War II and in 1939, he staged one of his most popular and famous shows of all, a fashion parade featuring his “Aquabelles”.
Mount Rushmore, 1935
The faces of Mount Rushmore are some of the most famous and iconic sights in American history, and we have all seen them either face to face or in pictures. But not many people have seen the legendary sculpture up close and personal in the way that these two fellows have, being the sculptors themselves, Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln.
Unknown soldiers in Vietnam, 1965
Vietnam, December 9, 1965 – ‘a Navy Corpsman Carries A Wounded Marine Through Jungled Area Near The Village Of Qu Son.’
Carving Eye On Mount Rushmore, 1930s.
Penny Lane, 1967
What a time to be alive! The Beatles’ song “Penny Lane” became an instant hit when it was first released in 1967, at the peak of the mega successful and globally adored rock band’s fame. The impact of their hit can be seen in this brilliant photo showing two girls unscrewing a road sign from the road itself, most likely to take home as a priceless souvenir.
Christian Dior Hat Show, 1963
The 1960s was truly an iconic decade in more ways than one. As well as the revolutionary “peace and love” way of living, there was also a huge amount of change and innovation in all types of creative outlets, from music and art to even the fashion world.
André Courrèges Fashion Models, 1965
Here we have a selection of models showcasing some of the iconic fashions and styles from the chicest decade of all time, the swinging sixties.
Fashion designer André Courrèges created these leather skirts, shaped like barrels and held up by bold suspenders. Coupled with another stylistic feature of the era, the cowl-necked blouse, these looks defined the revolutionary vibe of the decade and continue to influence fashion to this day.
Swimsuits in Skegness, 1975
Many a Brit will know and recognize the name of Butlins, the famous and popular holiday resort dotted all over the U.K. It’s not known for being the classiest or fanciest destinations, but families all over the country still love it and flock to it every summer.
Lake Placid, 1923
Is there anything more classy and glamorous than this picture! Here we can see three fabulous young women taking in a spot of tea atop a beautiful ski table, placed beautifully on top of an idyllic frozen lake.
A grotto in an iceberg as seen during the British Antarctic Expedition, January 5, 1911.
