Ookpik's Negativity

Where Is This?

2012-02-11T13:42:00.007-05:00

Does anyone know where this photo was taken? There seems to be many places named "Island View Resort" throughout the country although I believe this photo was taken in Michigan. The picture appears to be from the 1960's.

What Kind Of Airplane Is That?

2012-01-14T13:30:00.003-05:00

Does anyone know what kind of airplane this is? It looks like some type of Aeronca but it is hard to tell. The photo is from the 1930's.

Where Is This?

2012-01-13T00:18:00.006-05:00

Does anyone know where this aerial photo was taken? The picture is from the 1960's.

Frank Lava Archive

2012-01-09T21:58:00.006-05:00

I recently received a nice message from Frank Lava of Munich, Germany. Frank is an avid photograph collector as well as an accomplished photographer in his own right. Currently, a small portion of his vast collection can be seen online at his excellent website – Frank Lava Archive.

What Kind Of Car Is That?

2012-01-07T21:16:00.006-05:00

Does anyone know what kind of car this is? The unusual location of the spedometer - in the middle of the dashboard - could be a clue to getting the car identified.

Requested By: Dorion

2011-12-15T23:05:00.008-05:00

Dorion requested ".....pictures of women holding cameras."

While I don't have pictures of women holding cameras from the bellows era these should fit the bill!

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-15T11:25:00.012-05:00

Happy Holidays everyone!

Although my posts to the blog are infrequent at best I do have good news! I have fixed all the broken links so if you find any that I missed please let me know. Also, I have many updates and information about the various pictures in the blog that I will be posting shortly. Lastly, as my gift to those who still check the blog as well as those stopping by for the first time - how about some requests! Does anyone have a certain type of picture they would like to see? If so, make a request! Please keep in mind that the pictures are limited to those in my personal collection.

Mystery Camera

2011-03-18T16:40:00.004-04:00

Does anyone know what kind of camera took these negatives? The indivual images measure aprroximately .75" wide x 1.25" high. The negatives are from the 1940's.

Nowheresville

2010-03-13T11:08:00.003-05:00

I have no idea where this is but it looks like it is in the middle of nowhere. There appear to be no telephone poles, power lines, street lights or fire hydrants visible in the picture. Looks like a pretty lonely place! The photo appears to be from the 1940's.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T11:14:00.004-05:00

Merry Christmas everyone!

Where Is This?

2009-11-27T19:29:00.003-05:00

Does anyone know where this uniquely styled building is/was located? The photo is from the 1920's.

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T22:17:00.003-04:00

Happy Halloween! I carved this pumpkin and had it on the porch for the Trick or Treaters to see.

Where Is This?

2009-10-07T20:31:00.004-04:00

Does anyone know where this totem pole is located? What Native American tribe, if any, does it represent? The photo appears to be from the 1940's.

Help!

2009-09-26T19:15:00.005-04:00

The HP 5370C scanner that is used to bring you Ookpik's Negatvity has died! Does anyone have one they wish to sell? Yes,
I know you can buy them on E-Bay and that is probably what I will do but thought I would ask here first. For those into electronic repair, does anyone have a schematic for the HP 5370C scanner? I know what is wrong and can fix it myself but I do not know the value of the surface mount capacitor that needs to be replaced.

Where Is This?

2009-09-19T00:50:00.007-04:00

Does anyone recognize the bridge in the photo? The highway sign reads Louisiana U.S. 90. The photo appears to be from the 1940's.

Thanks to several people who identified the bridge in the photo as the Huey P. Long Bridge located in Jefferson Parrish, Louisiana. The bridge, which opened in 1935, spans the Mississippi River. If you wish to learn more about the history of the Huey P. Long Bridge, please click here.

Labor Day

2009-09-07T10:56:00.001-04:00

Honey, I Shrunk The House!

2009-09-02T20:34:00.006-04:00

Does anyone know where this small house was located? The house appears to be very well built, extremely detailed and even has two small outdoor chairs! I don't know whose house this was but I'm sure they were very happy with it and remember it fondly. The photo is from the 1940's.

Requested By: Carol

2009-08-29T18:54:00.006-04:00

Carol requested "Old fishing pictures - fishermen in old boats."

They may not have caught the "big one" but they certainly caught a lot of them!

Requested By: Hillary

2009-08-17T21:29:00.011-04:00

Hillary requested "red lipstick, people reading and candy."

Since almost all of my collection is comprised of black and white pictures, I have no way of knowing who is wearing red lipstick.

That aside, here are several photos of people people reading as well as one that includes a girl eating a sucker. If that is a red sucker then there is a good chance her lips are red! ;)

Requested By: Uncle Lynnee & Aunt Cindy

2009-08-16T23:05:00.013-04:00

Uncle Lynnee & Aunt Cindy requested "circus or musicians" as
well as pictures featuring "...accordion players, especially female accordion players."

The lady on the flying trapeze! I believe these are photos from the Shrine Circus, which was held for many years at the State Fairgrounds in Detroit, Michigan.

Since I don’t have any photos of Judy Tenuta types, these Frankie Yankovic wannabes will have to do the trick!

Requested By: Becky

2009-08-15T17:03:00.016-04:00

Becky requested "...vintage fair or midway pictures" as well as pictures featuring "...a living room party where there's alcohol
and funny hats!"

Rides and dodge 'em cars must mean the fair is in town!

If you are wearing funny hats and fake mustaches then alcohol must be involved!

Any Requests?

2009-08-15T10:48:00.004-04:00

It's that time again! Does anyone have a certain type of picture they would like to see? If so, make a request! Please keep in mind that the pictures are limited to those in my personal collection.

Aflac!

2009-08-06T19:51:00.003-04:00

Quarterly meeting of Aflac representatives.

Where Is This?

2009-07-25T14:37:00.009-04:00

The photo appears to show a ship entering a lock. Is this the Welland Canal, the Soo Locks or some other set of locks in/near the Great Lakes? For you ship enthusiasts out there, the ship is the B.F. Jones. The photo is from the 1940's.

Thanks to Steve Haverty for verifying the location as the Soo Locks. The ship is entering the Poe Lock.

One Small Step For Man........

2009-07-20T19:37:00.021-04:00

One Giant Leap For Mankind.
Neil Armstrong from the Moon - July 20, 1969 - 40 years ago!

Hurry! Ookpik Is Back!

2009-07-20T18:50:00.010-04:00

A heartfelt thanks to those that replied! I had no idea that people still checked the blog especially since it had not been updated for almost a year. As you may have guessed, I will start posting again. So without further ado……on with the show!

Hello? Anyone Out There?

2009-07-19T15:15:00.003-04:00

Does anyone still read this blog? If so, please let me know!

Tranquility Base Arcade

2008-11-26T22:10:00.017-05:00

I'm back....well sort of. Since closing Ookpik's Negativity I have been helping my brother collect, restore and maintain vintage video arcade games. You know the ones - Donkey Kong, Frogger, Centipede, Asteroids and all those quarter eaters from yesteryear! He turned part of his basement into the Tranquility Base Arcade. The arcade was so successfull it is currently being expanded! Naturally, I was assigned the task of creating the blog and web site! Hmmm....wonder why he would ask me to do that?!? So if any of you are interested in this sort of thing make sure to stop by. Even if you aren't interested, stop by anyway!

Requested By: Becky

2008-08-18T19:45:00.007-04:00

Becky requested "....beatniks, tiaras and/or some rock 'n' rollers!"

Some Mod chicks, wedding tiaras and the Fab Four!

Any Requests?

2008-08-15T17:40:00.002-04:00

After maintaining Ookpik’s Negativity for over three years, I have decided to no longer update the blog. I will check in every now any then but new material will not be posted. I want to give heartfelt thanks to anyone who visited, read, lurked or commented! I had never heard of a blog when I created Ookpik’s Negativity but I had a great time and hope all of you did too! With that, I will ask one final time if anyone wishes to see a certain type of picture - please make a request!

July 4th

2008-07-04T09:14:00.003-04:00

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Congratulations Graduates!

2008-06-14T12:29:00.002-04:00

Congratulations and good luck to all the current graduates out there! The photo appears to be from the 1940's.

Where Is This?

2008-06-07T13:36:00.004-04:00

Does anyone know where this bridge is located? It appears to span a river and has what looks to be railroad tracks running along side the shore. The photo is from the 1940's.

Happy Birthday!

2008-05-08T13:01:00.002-04:00

Ookpik’s Negativity is three years old today! Thanks to all who have visited, read, lurked or commented. Here is to another fun filled year of using yesterday's negatives in a positive manner!

Housing Market

2008-04-27T14:53:00.005-04:00

While the today's housing market is in crisis, that was not always the case. Houses like the one pictured were purchased by World War II veterans for less than $5,000! Times change! The photo is from the 1940's.

Opening Day

2008-03-30T14:37:00.001-04:00

Play Ball! Go Tigers! The photo is from the 1940's.

Socus Locus

2008-03-21T22:44:00.002-04:00

Anne Gibbs informed me that she has started a new blog titled Socus Locus. Anne has added an inventive twist to the usual “old photo blog.” An obscure topic will be chosen and submissions relating to the topic will then be requested and posted for everyone's benefit. Anne believes that “in this way, a substantial collection could theoretically be pieced together from many small collections.” So search your old photo albums and send a submission to Socus Locus .

Smile!

2008-03-01T18:48:00.004-05:00

The photographer is photographed while photographing a couple in an unusual location. The photo appears to be from the 1920's.

Ghost In The Dodge

2008-02-23T15:52:00.003-05:00

Is paranormal activity swirling around this couple and their 1939 Dodge or is it just overexposed film? You decide! The "A" sticker on the windshield indicates gas rationing and also means that this photo was taken during World War II.

Presidents Day

2008-02-17T22:41:00.003-05:00

The Lincolm Memorial opened May 30, 1922.

Sew Kewl

2008-02-15T19:17:00.004-05:00

Elizabeth Garvey informed me that she has started a new blog titled Sew Kewl. Elizabeth appears to be one of “us” – those folks that enjoy looking at old photos. I pity the fewl who doesn’t click here to check out Sew Kewl.

Pathway Through The Snow

2008-02-08T12:13:00.000-05:00

And as we wind on down the road, our shadows taller than our soul. The timeless photo is from the 1940's.

The Negatives - Black & White

2008-02-02T12:52:00.000-05:00

This photo appears to be decades ahead of it's time! It looks like a 1970's album cover despite the fact that it was probably taken in the 1940's. Rock on!

Missed Shot

2008-01-28T21:19:00.000-05:00

For better or worse, with the advent of digital photography, photos like this no longer exist. They would be promptly deleted or never printed. The photographer managed to miss the cars, airplanes and people but did manage to take a great shot of the passenger door from a 1950 Buick!

Ken-L Ration

2008-01-24T18:59:00.000-05:00

This photo reminds me of what I think was a Ken-L Ration dog food commercial. The jingle was something like "My dog’s better than your dog! My dog’s better than yours! My dog’s better ‘cuz he eats Ken-L-Ration!" Does anyone else remember this?

Where Is This?

2008-01-18T18:09:00.001-05:00

Does anyone know where this is or was? The teepees appear to be small motel rooms. The photo is from the 1960's.

Thanks to So Buttons for identifying the photo as the Wigwam Village Motel #6 located in Holbrook, Arizona. If you wish to learn about the history of the Wigwam Village Motels, click here. The history of this particular Wigwam Village can be found here. An old postcard of the Holbrook, Arizona location can be seen here.

Two Bridges And A Loading Dock

2008-01-10T20:30:00.001-05:00

Does anyone know the location of the above photos? The photos come from a strip of three negatives. The freighters indicate that the photos were most likely taken near a city with access to the Great Lakes. If anyone can identify the bridges or provide any information about the photos, it would be greatly appreciated. The negatives are from the 1940's.

Thanks to MikeM for identifying the above photos. All photos were taken in Toledo, Ohio. The first photo is of the Anthony Wayne Bridge. The bridge was built in 1931 and spans the Maumee River. If you would like to learn more about the bridge and see numerous color photos, please click here. The second photo is of the Cherry Street Bridge, which is now known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge. The bridge, which also spans the Maumee River, was completed in 1914 at a then unheard of cost of one million dollars. Please click here to see color photos of the bridge as well as a vintage post card. The third photo features the Toledo & Ohio Central coal dock. Coal was delivered via rail to a large coal dumping machine. The machine then transferred the coal to ships as depicted in the photo. If you would like to see a vintage aerial view of the coal dock and both bridges, please click here.

And This Little Piggy..........

2008-01-06T10:46:00.001-05:00

.....went to the country club! Unusual photo of a boy and his Guinea Pig. The photo is from the 1960's.

Happy New Year!

2007-12-31T09:05:00.000-05:00

Have a great 2008!

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-24T11:28:00.000-05:00

Hope you have a "delightful" Christmas!

Where Is This?

2007-12-22T18:24:00.000-05:00

Abandon all hope ye who enter here! What is this lady about to walk into? The gates of Hell? A fort? A prison? Does anyone recognize this location? The photo is from the 1940's.

Name That Car!

2007-12-07T12:20:00.001-05:00

Can anyone identify any of the cars in the photo? The photo appears to be from the 1930's.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-22T00:34:00.001-05:00

Enjoy your turkey!

Veterans Day

2007-11-11T01:20:00.001-05:00

In honor of Veterans Day.

Where Is This?

2007-11-03T17:45:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this building? It appears to be a bank or office of some type. The photo is from the 1960's.

Thanks to Kevco for identifying the building as the Carolina Coliseum. The Carolina Coliseum was built in 1968 and is a multi-purpose arena located in Columbia, South Carolina.
The arena is home to the Columbia Inferno hockey team of the
ECHL. The University of South Carolina also uses the facility. If you would like to learn more about the Carolina Coliseum, please click here.

Where Is This?

2007-10-26T20:38:00.001-04:00

Does anyone know where this is? Per the signs on the building, it appears that O.D. Cope & Co. dealt in real estate, insurance, bonds as well as antiques! The photo appears to be from the 1940's.

Whatizit?

2007-10-20T15:03:00.001-04:00

What is this? It is made of metal and measures approximately 3.75" long. A magnet does not stick. The object does not appear to unscrew in any manner nor does anything appear to be broken or missing. There is the number 7 stamped at one end. My guess is that is has something to with sewing but I really have no idea!

Thanks to Broncoitis for identifying the mystery item as an obturator for a tracheostomy tube. The number 7 refers to the internal diameter of the tube. Yuck! To see a picture of an obturator that looks just like the mystery item, please click here.

Where Is This?

2007-10-14T15:17:00.001-04:00

Does anyone know where these two bridges are? The large bridge appears to be made of concrete and should still be standing. The smaller steel truss bridge may have been for pedestrian use. The photo is from the 1920's.

Thanks to Mike for identifying the large concrete bridge as the Big Four Bridge in Sidney, Ohio. The bridge opened in 1924 and spans the Great Miami River as well as Main Avenue. Further research indicates that the smaller truss bridge is the Gearhart Road Bridge. The large bridge is still used by the railroad but the small bridge is closed to all traffic. If you would like to learn more about the Big Four Bridge or the Gearhart Road Bridge, please click here.

Where Is This?

2007-10-06T22:49:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this location? The building on the corner appears to read "Moss House" or "Noss House." Despite the Model T Ford in the foreground, the photo is actually from the 1930's.

Can You See the Light?

2007-09-28T14:23:00.000-04:00

The lighthouse that is! It is located at the far left edge of the photo. Does anyone recgonize it or know where it may be located? The photo is from the 1940's.

Fore!

2007-09-21T10:45:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this golf course? A clue is that the course may have been located in Michigan. The photo is from the 1930's.

Thanks to MikeM for identifying the golf course as the Country Club of Detroit located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. The golf course was started in 1897. If you would like to learn more about the Country Club Of Detroit, please click here.

Where Is This?

2007-09-14T18:26:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this fine Federal style house? The two flagpoles may provide a clue that the house served in a municipal capacity when the photo was taken. The photo is from the 1940's.

Where Is This?

2007-09-07T12:02:00.002-04:00

Does anyone recognize this beautiful Victorian house? The house may have been located along the East Coast, possibly New Jersey. The photo is from the 1940's.

Research indicates that this is the Neosho National Fish Hatchery located in Neosho, Missouri. The hatchery was established in 1888 and is the oldest federal fish hatchery in operation today. The building in the photograph is the original hatching house, which was built in 1890.

Requested By: Jeff

2007-08-31T18:01:00.001-04:00

Jeff requested: "Hunting or fishing pix? Bicycles?"

A good catch, a successful hunt and a girl on a bicycle. All photos are from the 1940's.

Where Is This?

2007-08-25T18:17:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this location? It appears to be Main Street in Smalltown, USA. The photo is from the 1940's.

Requested By: Percival Smithers

2007-08-20T22:42:00.000-04:00

Percival Smithers requested: "Vintage pictures of people going on vacation and either posing near or entering an airplane."

The people are actually exiting the airplane but close enough. The plane is a Capital Airlines DC-4 parked at the Willow Run Airport located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The photo is from about 1950.

Requested By: Hairmandan

2007-08-20T19:43:00.000-04:00

Hairmandan made a very specific and detailed request: "I'm looking for pictures of mid to late 1960's women drinking and smoking at the same time. Cocktail dress."

He further states: "I need to show examples of such to prove I'm not an idiot. Basically, nobody believes that she would hold her glass in the same hand as her cigarette. I can't prove she did, so I'm the shmuck."

Unfortunately, Ookpik's Negativity does not have a single photo featuring a 1960's woman wearing a cocktail dress and holding a cigarette as well as a drink in the same hand. Ookpik was a little owl during this era and can attest that this did indeed happen and photographs do exist. Ookpik himself has seen them. However, since he has none to post, Hairmandan will remain a schmuck. Cheers and good luck in your search!

Robot

2007-08-18T12:42:00.000-04:00

MikeG, formerly of Center Line, Michigan, was able to supply Ookpik's Negativity with a photo of a robot when an earlier request for such a picture went unfulfilled. MikeG states that the robot is an early industrial type made by the ASEA company of Sweden. Thank you MikeG! I hope you continue to enjoy the blog!

Requested By: Becky

2007-08-13T22:15:00.000-04:00

Becky requested: "Robots! If not robots, perhaps a lady with a beehive hairdo?"

Unfortunately, Ookpik's Negativity does not have a single photo featuring a robot!

However, ladies with beehive hairdos seem to be in good supply!

Requested By: Jeff

2007-08-13T18:22:00.000-04:00

Jeff requested: "Home, holiday, party, event, celebration photos."

First photo - Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas too!

Second photo - Happy New Year - 1946!

Any Requests?

2007-08-12T16:44:00.001-04:00

Does anyone have a certain type of picture they would like to see? If so, make a request!

Hurry! A New Blog!

2007-08-07T21:01:00.000-04:00

Please visit my new blog: Mystery Ships Of The Great Lakes

The blog features Great Lakes ships of yesteryear that require identification. See you there!

Thanks to Jeff for identifying the ship in this photo as the Consumers Power. The ship was a self-unloading bulk freighter that was built in 1927 and scrapped in 1988. If you would like to learn more about the Consumers Power, please click here.

A Small Package

2007-08-04T12:44:00.000-04:00

Who says good things don’t come in small packages? Robin of Long Island City, New York enjoyed the blog so much that he sent Ookpik’s Negativity a box full of vintage negatives! Robin stated that the box is but a small portion of an extremely large collection that he acquired seven or eight years ago. Thank you Robin!
I hope you continue to enjoy the blog!

Where Is This?

2007-07-28T12:33:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know where this is? A clue may be derived from the Feuer Transportation truck in the center of the photo. Feuer Transportation is/was located in Yonkers, New York. The photo is from the 1940's.

Where Is This?

2007-07-22T19:48:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this location? It appears to be a quarry of some sort. The sign on the building reads "American Aggregates Corporation." The second line may give a location but it is difficult to read. The photo is from the 1940's.

Thanks to Mike, Mikem and Anonymous for their contributions in identifying the quarry as being located in Oxford, Michigan. The quarry still exists today and is used for gravel mining. At one time, Oxford billed itself as “The Gravel Capital Of The World.”

What Kind Of Airplane Is This?

2007-07-14T14:18:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know what kind of airplane this is? I'm sure that it is probably a Cessna or a Piper Cub but would like to know for sure. The photo is from the 1960's.

Thanks to Mikem for identifying the airplane as a Cessna. Most likely a model 182 or 206.

July 4th

2007-07-04T00:01:00.000-04:00

The flag, a roaring cannon and an old fort. How patriotic! The photo was taken in the 1960's at Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan. Fort Wayne was built in the 1840's and still stands today!
Happy 4th of July everyone!

Where Is This?

2007-06-27T21:17:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this location? It appears to be a gypsum mine of some sort. The elevated railroad may provide a clue. The photo is from the 1940's.

What's On?

2007-06-16T15:09:00.001-04:00

Does anyone recognize this early television program? The "Go Lucky!" backdrop is assumed to be a reference to Lucky Strike cigarettes, the sponsor of the show. A close-up of the female panelist may aid in identifying the program. The photos are from the late 1940's or early 1950's.

Thanks to Anonymous for identifying the television program as the Go Lucky! quiz show. Jan Murray hosted the show, which was sponsored by Lucky cigarettes. Go Lucky! debuted on CBS in July of 1951 and was cancelled shortly thereafter. As early television shows were broadcast live and not saved, these may very well be the only photos of the show.

A different Anonymous identifies the female panelist as Ethel Merman.

Where Is This?

2007-06-02T19:49:00.000-04:00

Does anyone recognize this location? It appears to be Main Street in Smalltown, USA. The interesting facade of the AAA Office may provide a clue. The photo is from the 1940's.

Memorial Day

2007-05-28T15:13:00.000-04:00

Salmon Kingsley, Jr. was a Minuteman during Revolutionary War who aided in the defense of Boston. The photo is from the 1940's.

Da Vinci Code

2007-05-21T19:35:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know where this outdoor rendition of the Last Supper is located? Maybe Tom Hanks can help with the mystery. The photo is from the 1960's.

Where Is This?

2007-05-13T23:24:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know where this is? The building appears to be massive and is likely still standing. The photo is from the 1940's.

Thanks to Kelli for identifying the building as the Union Station located in St. Louis, Missouri. The station opened in 1894 and closed in 1978. The station still stands but is now a hotel and entertainment complex. If you like to learn more about Union Station, please click here.

Happy Birthday!

2007-05-08T15:23:00.000-04:00

Ookpik’s Negativity is two years old today! Thanks to all who have visited, read, lurked or commented. Here is to another fun filled year of using yesterday's negatives to create today's positives!

This Doesn't Look Like Troy

2007-05-05T20:22:00.000-04:00

Does anyone recognize this large wooden horse? The sign on the horse appears to say "Harmon Field." The photo is from the 1960's.

Thanks to Mckenzie for identifying the horse as “Morris the Horse.” Morris is the official mascot of Tryon, North Carolina. If you would like to learn more about Morris the Horse as well as Tryon, North Carolina please click here.

Where Is This?

2007-04-29T14:12:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know where this stadium is/was? The stadium is believed to be somewhere in Michigan and is similar to those built by the Work Projects Administration (WPA) in the 1930's.

As It Is Today!

2007-04-22T10:03:00.000-04:00

"As It Is Today!" is a reoccurring feature that not only depicts a vintage negative where the subject has been identified but also includes a picture of how the subject appears today.

Today's "As It Is Today!" is the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory located on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. The conservatory was built in 1904 using designs by noted architect Albert Kahn. The conservatory is the oldest in nation and is open to the public free of charge.

Here is how the conservatory looked in approximately 1940.

As It Is Today!

Plantin' Time

2007-04-15T16:01:00.000-04:00

Time to plants those crops or at least some flowers! The man is using a garden tractor. Garden tractors came in two and four wheel varieties and were forerunners of the modern riding lawn mower. Please click here to see my collection of vintage engines and a few garden tractors. If anyone knows what kind of garden tractor this is, please let me know! The photo is from the 1940's.

Happy Easter!

2007-04-08T00:08:00.000-04:00

Eat the ears first! The photo is from the 1940's.

Opening Day

2007-04-02T00:01:00.000-04:00

Play Ball! Go Tigers! The photo is from the 1940's.

Per Request

2007-03-31T18:26:00.000-04:00

Chris wanted to see "more pics of vintage signs." This sign was/is located in New Westville, Ohio. If anyone knows if the "Hamburger Man" had a name, let me know! The photo is from the 1950's.

What Kind Of Car Is This?

2007-03-24T14:15:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know what kind of car this is? Unfortunately, damage to the negative makes the name on the radiator illegible. The license plate appears to read Ohio 1926.

Death And Taxes

2007-03-17T21:20:00.000-04:00

Even in 1850, people still had to pay taxes! This very interesting document shows that Jacob S____ of Pike County, Missouri paid $50 in property tax on August 19, 1850. R.H. Griffith collected the money at the Receiver's Office located in Palmyra, Missouri.

What Kind Of Airplane Is That?

2007-03-10T23:15:00.000-05:00

Does anyone know what kind of airplane this is? The photo is from approximately 1925.

Thanks to Jeff for identifying the airplane as the Travel Air “Mystery Ship.” If you would like to learn more about this very famous airplane, please click here.

Pizza? Pizza?

2007-03-02T23:58:00.001-05:00

Does anyone know where this pizzeria is/was located? Delcore seems to be very uncommon last name. A little over 100 people have that surname nation wide. The photo is from the 1950's.

1950 Avon President's Club Card

2007-02-23T21:18:00.000-05:00

Avon's web site states: The Avon President's Club was established to recognize the top achieving representatives. If anyone can provide any additional information on this unusual Avon item, it would be greatly appreciated.

What Is This?

2007-02-17T21:22:00.000-05:00

What are these people standing by? It looks a long canoe. The
little girl appears to have climbed inside! The photo was taken
in approximately 1925.

Read All About It!

2007-02-17T12:43:00.000-05:00

Ookpik is pleased to announce that he was recently interviewed by Marty Weil of the Ephemera Blog. You can read the interview as well as view the rest of Marty's fine blog here.

Been Busy

2007-02-13T23:24:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately, I have been too busy as of late to update the blog. In the near future, I hope to again update the blog regularly as well as expand the blog to contain more than just vintage photos. Ephemera, collectibles and all kinds of "junk" are to be included. The photo is from the 1940's.

Where Is This?

2007-02-03T21:34:00.000-05:00

This appears to be a Civil War monument commemorating Bridge's Battery. Does anyone know where it is located? The photo is from approximately 1925.

Thanks to Jeff for identifying the monument as being located on the Chickamauga Battlefield in Georgia. If you would like to learn more about the Battle of Chickamauga, please click here.