I found this old postcard the other day, and something about it pulled me right in. It shows a dimly lit room, heavy with shadow and curiosity. There’s a man standing with a bird—maybe a...
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Showgirls and Spotlight: The Hollywood Cabaret on Broadway | Postcards from the Past
Broadway in Its Flashiest Years This one caught my eye for a completely different reason than most of the postcards I’ve written about. It’s not a quiet street scene or a charming old building—it’s...
The Little Church Around the Corner, New York City | Postcards from the Past
When I First Noticed This One Some postcards you flip past quickly. Others make you stop. This one made me stop. It’s not flashy—there’s no massive landmark or postcard-perfect sunset. Just a simple...
Immigrants to the New World, 1600s – 1800s
Request a Free Lookup This immigration index covers early arrivals to the American colonies from the 1600s through the early 1800s. These include: New World Immigrants (Volumes 1 and 2) Emigrants to...
The Real History of Father’s Day: From 1910 to Today
Every June, many of us pause to honor the fathers in our lives—the ones who taught us how to change a tire, tied our fishing lines, and maybe even showed us how to be brave in the quietest of ways...
1925 New York State Census: A Final Glimpse Between the Federal Counts
The 1925 New York State census holds a prominent place in the lineup of state enumerations. This is not only because it was the last one conducted by the state but also because of the historical...
1915 New York State Census
By the time New York took its 1915 state census, the state was in the midst of dramatic social, political, and demographic shifts. The five years since the 1910 federal census had brought even more...
Exploring the 1905 New York State Census
The 1905 New York State census is a cornerstone resource for anyone researching individuals or families who lived in New York at the beginning of the 20th century. Coming just five years after the...
1892 New York Census Records: Filling the Gap Left by 1890
The 1892 New York census is an essential source for family history researchers working in the late 19th century. With the destruction of the 1890 U.S. federal census, the 1892 state count offers one...
Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle and the Lost Point Bridge | Postcards from the Past
This postcard brought it all back. The steel-gray tones. The Point Bridge stretching across the Monongahela. Pittsburgh’s unmistakable skyline—narrow, bold, and rising up from the meeting of three...