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35 Vintage Photos of the Mid-1920s

History Vintage Photos May 25, 2025

Last Updated on May 25, 2025 by Matt Staff

Take a step into the wild whirlwind optimism that ran amok throughout the mid-1920s, when jazz steadily pulsed through speakeasies and those Model T Fords rattled busily down newly paved streets. This collection of 35 vintage photos captures a world that’s eager to forget the tough wartime, and instead leap headfirst into full-fledged modernity.

1. 1925 Drexel Institute Girls’ Rifle Team

Seven young women in 1920s-era clothing stand outdoors in a line, each holding a rifle. Some wear coats or fur jackets, and the background features bare trees and old brick buildings.
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2. The dancing was elite back in the mid-1920s

Four young people dance energetically in front of a large crowd and a band with a sousaphone, all dressed in early 20th-century clothing, outside a stone building.
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3. Someone’s aunt looking full of wonder with her big brown eyes

A young child with curly hair, wearing a light-colored dress and a necklace, looks slightly to the side and smiles. The black and white photo has a soft, vintage appearance.
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4. A family with 13 kids in Boston, MA, in 1925

A black-and-white photo of ten children and two adults standing in a line on a street, with older houses and trees in the background. Most children wear white dresses; the adults stand on the right, one holding a baby.
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5. Bourbon Street, New Orleans, circa 1925

A black-and-white photo of children gathered around a street organ on a city corner, while two men—one operating the organ and one standing nearby—observe them. Old buildings and parked cars line the background.
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6. An old lady making soap in Santa Claus, Indiana, circa 1925

An elderly woman in a long dress and apron stands outdoors, stirring a steaming pot over a fire. Leafless trees and a dirt path are visible in the background. The scene appears old-fashioned or historical.
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7. August, 1925, a family waits at the dock on Ellis Island

A family of four, dressed in early 20th-century clothing, stands on a shoreline with suitcases, looking across the water at the distant, hazy skyline of New York City.
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8. This police officer going above-and-beyond to help a cat out

A black cat crosses a busy city street between parked vintage cars as a police officer halts traffic; a crowd of people stands on both sides watching the scene.
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9. 1925, Central Park West

Black and white photo of a city street with vintage cars, tall buildings, and large trees lining the sidewalk. A woman stands beside a baby carriage while children play nearby. The scene feels early 20th century.
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10. A national cash register store in Tampa Bay, Florida

A vintage car is parked in front of a storefront with a large banner reading "National Cash Register Co." The car has a covered rear compartment and old-fashioned spoked wheels.
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11. Just a few pals hanging out back in 1925

Three men in early 20th-century suits stand together indoors, each holding a cigar, posing confidently and looking in different directions. The background is decorated with draped fabric and ornate designs.
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12. The twenties glamor of London back in 1925

Five women in 1920s flapper dresses, hats, and heels walk together down a city street, smiling and talking, with trees and buildings in the background.
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13. The Harlem Renaissance fits during 1925 were next-level

Three women in 1920s fashion stand side by side on a city sidewalk, wearing cloche hats, fur-trimmed coats, and stylish dresses, posing and smiling for the camera.
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14. It was tougher to get those dramatic shots without drones back in 1925

A man kneels on the edge of a tall building, looking down at a busy city street far below. Historic skyscrapers and people can be seen in the bustling urban scene.
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15. A child front bike seat in Amsterdam of 1925

A black-and-white photo of a small child sitting in a basket seat attached to the front of a bicycle, protected by a clear windshield. The child wears a warm coat and hat, and an adult hand holds the handlebars.
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16. Harley-Davidsons were built a bit different back in 1925

Two men in vintage clothing pose with a motorcycle and sidecar. The sidecar is pointed and streamlined. They are on a cobblestone street by a brick wall, with the driver seated on the motorcycle and the passenger in the sidecar.
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17. A woman firefighter of the London Fire Brigade back in 1925

A firefighter in vintage uniform and helmet breaks a window with a tool during a fire, surrounded by debris and smoke, circa early 20th century.
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18. A wonderful family out in Brazil in 1925

A sepia photo of two women and a man in 1920s attire posing outdoors with a mountain in the background. Handwritten text below reads: "Sílvia - Tio Petrica e Tia Zilda, Rio - 1925.
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19. A girl with her cat out in Harlem in 1925

A young girl with curled hair and a fur-collared coat sits indoors, smiling at a cat resting on her lap; a painted window scene is in the background.
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20. Back in 1925, Fifth Avenue looking north from 38th Street

A busy city street from the early 20th century with vintage cars, a double-decker bus, and crowds of people walking along wide sidewalks lined with tall buildings.
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21. The way we rolled in 1924

Three young men sit on an old-fashioned, open-top car with large spoke wheels parked on a dirt road; two sit on the seat, one sits on a spare wheel. Houses and greenery are visible in the background.
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22. Someone’s great-grandparents in 1924

A smiling man and woman in vintage swimsuits sit close together on a sandy beach, with the man’s arm around the woman’s shoulder; a boardwalk and people are visible in the blurred background.
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23. Posing in front of a truly flashy 1924 ride

Two children in light-colored clothes stand in front of a vintage car parked on grass, with trees and a partially cloudy sky in the background. The photo appears to be from the early to mid-20th century.
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24. Looks to be a lovely day for shopping

Three women in 1920s fashion—dresses, cloche hats, and heels—window-shop on a city sidewalk, their reflections visible in the glass. One woman holds a cane as they look at displays in a shop window.
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25. Someone’s grandma during her high school graduation in 1924

A woman in a beaded dress and headband sits in a chair, reading a large document, with a bouquet of roses in her lap. The photo is black and white, with a vintage, early 20th-century style.
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26. Some dedicated employees protecting the main vault of the Cleveland Trust Company in 1924

Three women in 1920s-style clothing, holding pistols, stand ready to shoot inside a large open bank vault with heavy doors, one woman crouching in front while the other two stand behind her.
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27. Someone’s great grandparents in 1924

A sepia-toned vintage photo of a man in a suit sitting with his legs crossed and a woman standing beside him wearing a dress with lace details. Both look at the camera with neutral expressions.
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28. Nothing like playing with the water in the street, circa 1924

Children play in the water on a city street lined with old apartment buildings, laundry hanging between windows, and a bridge visible in the background. The photo appears to be from the early 20th century.
hooverpaul

29. Talk about a solid family portrait, circa 1924

A vintage black-and-white photo of a large family, including men, women, and children, dressed in formal attire, sitting and standing together in front of a painted backdrop.
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30. People enjoying a famous beach in Sweden in 1924

A black-and-white photo of a beach scene with people relaxing on the sand, swimmers in the water, sailboats in the distance, and one person standing with an umbrella. The sky is partly cloudy.
jocke75

31. Hanging out in New Orleans back in 1924

A black-and-white photo of children gathered around an early ice delivery cart on a city street, while a man stands by the cart. Old buildings and power lines line both sides of the street in the background.
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32. Rowing on the river in Philadelphia in 1924

A man wearing glasses and a sleeveless shirt paddles a canoe numbered 225 on calm water. A bridge is visible in the background on a hazy day. Blankets and supplies are in the front of the canoe.
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33. Mah-Jong at a swimming pool in 1924

Four women in swimsuits and swim caps play a board game at a floating table in a crowded public pool, surrounded by people swimming and watching.
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34. Some folks repairing some stonework in 1924

Several men work together laying cobblestones on a city street while others stand nearby. A streetcar and horse-drawn carriage pass in the background, and buildings line the foggy street. The scene appears historical.
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35. Throwing it back to Berkeley, California in 1924

A young boy wearing a hat and overalls stands on a sidewalk, holding a stick next to a covered wagon toy. Houses and trees are visible in the background on a quiet residential street.
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