35 Vintage Photos Of The Early 1910s

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June 12, 2025

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A busy city street scene from the early 1900s, with people crossing the road, vintage cars, horse-drawn carriages, and tall buildings lining both sides of the street. — Via Anonymous1918

The time period of the early 1910s was a time of profound transformation and also an overriding quiet intensity. The world truly stood right on the brink of monumental change. It was before the upheaval of World War I, that daily life was still marked by its share of horse-drawn carriages, ornate fashion, and also those first traces of modern industry. This collection of 35 vintage photos thus offers a rare and revealing glimpse into the era that was caught right between the traditions of the past and the innovations of the future.

1. Someone’s great-grandfather in 1910, Orenburg, Russia

A bearded man in traditional, ornate clothing and a patterned cap stands with one arm resting on a ledge, looking directly at the camera in a vintage, black-and-white portrait. — principle_bundle/via reddit.com

2. Downtown Boston in 1910

A steam locomotive emits smoke as it passes under a large stone gate with two towers in a bustling city street, surrounded by people, horses, and old-fashioned buildings. — jasonvorheesw2582/via reddit.com

3. An Edwardian family dinner in the 1910s

A sepia-toned photo of eight adults and one child sitting around a dining table in a vintage room with patterned wallpaper and framed pictures on the walls, creating an old-fashioned family gathering scene. — deleted/via reddit.com

4. Some vacation bungalows at Rockaway, Queens in the 1910s

A black-and-white photo of a row of small cottages with porches and decorative stone gardens. An adult and two children stand on a wooden walkway between the houses. The setting appears quiet and orderly. — hooverpaul/via reddit.com

5. 10th Avenue, Cowboy, New York, around 1910

Black-and-white photo of a city street scene with horse-drawn carriages, a streetcar, people walking, and tall buildings lining both sides of the road, likely from the early 20th century. — notbob1959/via reddit.com

6. A Midsommar celebration in Sweden in the 1910s

A colorized historical photo shows people in early 1900s attire gathered outside a large building with a Swedish flag, some sitting on benches and others standing or walking on the lawn. A woman in white stands in the foreground. — jocke75/via reddit.com

7. Changing street lamps in 1910 was a different ballgame

A man stands on top of a tall ladder mounted on a truck, reaching up to adjust a streetlamp. Large historic buildings with turrets and multiple windows are visible in the background. — reddit_pi/via reddit.com

8. Fifth Avenue, New York City, Easter, 1911

9. Some fishermen and other people at the docks in Norway in 1911

Black-and-white photo of men on a dock beside a sailboat, with wooden buildings and barrels in the background. Some men stand on the boat, others on the dock, and fishing nets are visible. Early 20th-century setting. — deleted77/via reddit.com

10. Seven boys and three dogs in Brush Prairie, in 1911

Seven men and boys, dressed in old-fashioned clothes and hats, stand and kneel on a dirt road between wooden fences with three dogs. Trees and buildings are visible in the background under a hazy sky. — deleted/via reddit.com

11. Some wires in Pratt, Kansas in 1911

Black and white photo of a city street crowded with overhead utility wires connected to a large pole; horse-drawn carriages and brick buildings are visible in the background. — lepke2011/via reddit.com

12. Some bakers making bread in 1911

Two women in uniforms and hats prepare food in a kitchen, measuring and mixing ingredients in bowls, with various cans and baking supplies on the work surface. — anonymous/via reddit.com

13. A parade out in California in the early 1910s

A black-and-white photo shows a parade with women in uniform skirts marching in front of a large crowd and a building decorated with patriotic bunting. People watch from the sidewalk and windows above. — anonymous/via reddit.com

14. Taking a walk in Sweden in 1911

A woman in an elaborate hat and long dress walks with a man in a uniform and cap on a cobblestone street, with old buildings in the background; the photo appears to be from the early 1900s. — deleted/via reddit.com

15. A tutor with his two students in 1911

16. Winter at Niagara Falls in 1911

Black and white photo of people in early 1900s winter clothing standing and walking on frozen Niagara Falls, with large icicles hanging from the falls and groups exploring the icy landscape. — alainasboyfirend/via Reddit.com

17. East 149th Street and Mott Avenue, NYC, 1912

Two young children in coats and hats stand on a city sidewalk at the corner of a mostly empty street lined with old buildings and large billboards, with distant city structures visible in the background. Black and white photo. — systepup

18. Broadway, New York, 1912

19. Someone’s grandpa and great-grandpa in 1912

Two women dressed in early 1900s attire sit in an open-top vintage car parked on a street, with old houses visible in the background. — anonymous/via reddit.com

20. Harlem, New York City, 1912

A busy city street scene from the early 20th century shows men in suits and hats standing and sitting near storefronts, with signs for a hotel, laundry, and stationery shop visible along a wooden sidewalk. — earlofearls/via reddit.com

21. Ice skaters on a frozen river in England

Vintage photo of people ice skating on a frozen pond. Two women and a man, all in early 20th-century clothing, hold hands and skate toward the camera, while others skate in the background. — deleted/via reddit.com

22. A lady at her electric car charging station in 1912

A person in early 1900s attire charges an antique electric car at a vintage charging station in a black and white photo. — nickelplatedemperor/via reddit.com

23. Going for a refreshing dip back in 1912

A vintage photo shows a man in a striped swimsuit and hat playfully dancing at the edge of a lake, while two women in old-fashioned swimsuits and hats sit on the sandy shore watching him. Trees and reeds are in the background. — anonymous/via reddit.com

24. A 1913 Chevy ready for its next assignment

A vintage, partially disassembled car with missing wheels and parts sits in a dirt lot next to another old vehicle, with industrial buildings visible in the background. — deleted/via reddit.com

25. Manhattan, circa 1912

Black-and-white photo of a busy city street in the early 1900s, with people walking, horse-drawn carriages, and vintage cars surrounded by tall buildings and bustling sidewalks. — 4moretimes/via reddit.com

26. Heading for the market in Belgium in 1912

A vintage photo shows a man and a young girl sitting in a cart pulled by two dogs. The cart is loaded with large baskets, and there are bare trees and buildings in the background. — umbertocsaba/via reddit.com

27. A Kodak promotional vehicle in 1912

A vintage parade float shaped like a giant camera is mounted on a truck. A person sits on top, waving, and trees with bare branches are visible in the background. A banner on the float promotes box cameras. — mistermajik2000/via reddit.com

28. A newsboy taking a nap in the middle of his night shift in 1912

A young boy wearing worn clothes sleeps curled up on a staircase, using a stack of newspapers as a pillow. The stairwell is indoors, with a patterned glass window and metal-studded steps. — deleted/via reddit.com

29. Folks wait at St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen in the UK in 1912

A long line of people, including women and children in old-fashioned clothing, waits along a brick wall and row of houses on a misty street, suggesting a historical scene from the early 20th century. — dhorlin/via reddit.com

30. A horse-drawn wooden snow plow in Kansas in 1912

A man stands on a wooden snowplow pulled by four horses, clearing a snow-covered rural road; leafless trees and houses are visible in the background. — astraennui/via reddit.com

31. The Bronx, NYC, 1913

32. Do not get caught going on this guy’s lawn

An older man with a mustache reclines in a wooden chair outside, reading a book. He wears worn work clothes and boots. Nearby are large metal buckets and a wagon wheel, suggesting a rural or rustic setting. — whilefalserepeat/via reddit.com

33. Texas back in 1913

A black-and-white photo of a family with children and adults standing in front of a wooden house. The children wear checkered clothing and hold fishing nets. The adults stand behind them, some in hats, posing for the camera. — thrifterbynature/via reddit.com

34. Picking grapes out in Western Australia in 1913

Several people work in a field, harvesting crops and placing them into large boxes. Rows of leafy plants stretch into the distance under a bright, cloudy sky. The workers are wearing hats and light clothing. — lampoluza/via reddit.com

35. One of America’s youngest newsboys in 1913

A young barefoot boy with curly hair and worn clothes stands outdoors, holding a stack of newspapers. He looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. A wooden crate is beside him. — jocke75/via reddit.com

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The early 1910s marked a transformative period in American and world history, and these rare vintage photos help us glimpse everyday life just before the world would change forever. From fashion and transportation to industry and culture, the decade laid the groundwork for modern times. For more fascinating moments captured in time, check out 35 Vintage Photos Of The Late 1910s , and 20 Colorized Photos From The Early 1920s.

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Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

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