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40 Must-See Photos From The Past

This page follows their journey and contains a great collection of cultural heritage. »These photographs all tell stories about the historical figures or events that they represent. Once taken simply to document their present, they now help us witness the past. Many photographs only become iconic shots years later, once we understand their importance and historical context. From historical landmarks and famous people to the basic daily routines of the past, these pictures portray the past in a way that we can empathize with and understand more intimately.« 40 must-see photos from the past.

Disneyland Employee Cafeteria in 1961

Disneyland Employee Cafeteria in 1961

Circus hippo pulling a cart, 1924

Circus hippo pulling a cart, 1924

Melted and damaged mannequins after a fire at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London, 1930

Melted and damaged mannequins after a fire at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London, 1930

Illegal alcohol being poured out during Prohibition, Detroit, 1929

Illegal alcohol being poured out during Prohibition, Detroit, 1929

The original Ronald McDonald, 1963

The original Ronald McDonald, 1963