From the final days of Edwardian elegance to the outbreak of World War I, the 1910s were marked by innovation, upheaval, and everyday moments preserved in black and white. But what happens when those moments are brought to life in color?
These images bridge the gap between past and present, revealing the human stories often lost in monochrome. Whether it’s a bustling city street, a soldier’s quiet moment, or the fashion of the time, these photos invite you to see history in a more personal way. Here are 20 colorized photos of the early to mid-1910s.
1. Finnish women pictured by the Pyramid of Khafre in Egypt, 1910
2. Rowing on Lake Louise, 1910
3. London in 1910
4. College students in their dorm room, 1910
5. West Palm Beach, Florida, 1910
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6. Lafayette Square in Buffalo, New York, 1911
7. The RMS Olympic, leaving on her maiden voyage, 1911
8. Antarctic explorers in an ice cave, 1911
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9. Ronald Amundsen and Helmer Hanssen making observations at the South Pole, 1911
10. Young mill workers in Lawrence, MA, 1911
11. Explorers in Antarctica faced extreme cold, 1912
12. Children working as oyster shuckers at the Maggioni canning factory in South Carolina, 1912
13. The RMS Titanic at Southampton docks, before its maiden voyage, 1912
14. The British 4x100m swimming relay team posing after their victory, 1912
15. The original Women’s March on Washington, 1913
16. The St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Washington Nationals, 1913
17. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt at his desk, 1913
18. Ian Turner at the Industrial Workers of the World rally in Union Square, New York City, 1914
19. World War I recruitment in Trafalgar Square, London, 1914
20. Soldiers checking out an eclipse, 1914
Want to see more content from the early 20th century?
Check out 25 Colorized Photos of the Beginning of the 20th Century (1900-1905), or take a look at 20 Colorized Photos Of Soldiers From The 1920s. Finally, if you want to see photos of the late 1920s, check out 20 Colorized Photos of the Late 1920s.
