History of Photography: Identifying Old Family Photos
Discover the difference between Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Tintypes and Cabinet Cards so you can date your old family photos! History of Photography.
History
Chicago in the 1930s Footage
Travel back in time. See footage of Chicago in the 1930s. Elevated trains, street cars, the Loop, State Street, Michigan Avenue and more.
Remember When….
Remember when the milkman delivered milk in glass bottles, the mail carrier brought handwritten letters and gas station attendants pumped gas?
10 Grandparent Activities
See 10 Grandparent Activities. Spend a fun filled day with your grandchildren sharing memories while making memories.
Our Grandparents Stories
Learn about history through first hand personal experiences. Our Grandparents Stories a Video Library of first hand accounts. Learn more…
1940 Census: Life in America at a Turning Point
The 1940 census provides a snapshot of what life was like in America during the years of the Great Depression and WWII.
1930s Radio Shows
See the most popular 1930s radio shows. Do you recognize any? Do you know which ones were your parents or grandparents favorite?
Time Travel: New York City in 1911
Travel back in time and see footage of New York City in 1911 taken by a Swedish company while on a trip to America.
20th Century Inventions
Check out a list of 20th Century Inventions. How might they have impacted the lives of your parents, grandparents and great grandparents?
Ellis Island: Coming to America
Nearly 40% of all Americans can trace at least one ancestor to Ellis Island. Did you have a family member come through Ellis Island?