Ironworker Balances Above NYC - Empire State Building ConstructionA daring ironworker balances precariously on a beam high above New York City during the construction of the Empire State Building. In the background, the Chrysler Building stands tall, adding to the iconic skyline. Built during the Great Depression, the Empire State Building provided jobs for 3,000 workers and was completed in an astonishing 410 days. This image captures the spirit of resilience and ambition of 1930s America. <

model railroading

Massachusetts in 1886: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

public buildings

which aimed to document the rich architectural history of the southern United States

erected in 1924 to honor the sacrifices of World War I Marines

Florida map

This vintage photograph features the historic structure of Bella Mina

The overall view sweeps across the town's tightly gridded streets nestled between the surrounding hills and the water

and small-town streets

It captures the crowded wharves along the Acushnet River

This image offers a glimpse into the historical architecture of Montgomery County

Tennessee was created in 1871 and published as a bird's-eye view of Chattanooga