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25 Colorized Photos That Offer A Glimpse Into 1925

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Split image: Left, a baseball player slides to a base as another catches the ball; stadium and crowd in background. Right, a woman in a blue swimsuit sits on a busy, sandy beach with sunbathers and umbrellas. 1925

In 1925, the world was moving quickly, with early cars rattling over cobbled streets, silent films flickering in packed theaters, and everyday people captured in unguarded moments. These are more than old photographs enhanced with color; they are vivid pieces of history that bring the era back to life and reveal not only how people lived, but how they saw themselves. Let’s explore 25 colorized photos from 1925.

1. Early tourists visiting Egypt

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2. A Ford Model T U.S. Postal truck

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3. Checking out the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC

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4. “Lotti,” World champion strength gymnast

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5. The 4 best friends that anyone could have

A small child sits on grass next to a rustic wooden fence. Three fluffy baby owls are perched on the fence. The background shows trees, rocks, and a misty lake.
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6. Lon Chaney showing off his makeup kit for the Phantom of the Opera

A smiling man in a tie holds a mirror and displays an open makeup kit filled with brushes, hairpieces, and cosmetic supplies on a table.
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7. Rocking out at the Cotton Club, the St. Louis Cotton Club Band

A lively jazz band in blue suits energetically plays various instruments, including brass and drums, while a woman in a sparkling red dress stands at the edge, holding a saxophone. The background is a painted garden scene.
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8. General John J. Pershing, who commanded the U.S. Army in Europe during World War I, visiting his fallen soldiers

An older man in a military uniform stands solemnly among rows of white gravestones in a large cemetery, holding his hat in his hand and looking down at one grave. Trees and open land are visible in the background.
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9. Laying tram tracks on Flinders St, Melbourne

A busy city street scene from the early 20th century shows people, vintage cars, and construction work near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, with prominent historic buildings and street activity.
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10. It doesn’t look like the baby trusts this child’s bike seat

A baby in a white hat and coat sits in a vintage wicker bike seat with a small windshield, attached to the front of a bicycle being ridden by an adult on a street.
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11. A mountaineer standing in a beautiful ice cave in Paradise Glacier

A person stands at the entrance of a vibrant blue ice cave, looking toward a sunlit rocky landscape outside. The cave's textured, translucent walls create a surreal, glowing atmosphere.
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12. Stalin addressing the crowd at Mikhail Frunze’s funeral

A group of officials stand on a wooden platform in front of the Kremlin wall in Moscow, addressing a crowd below; the scene appears to be from a historical event, possibly a military parade or speech.
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13. Catching some sun on the Deauville beach, France

A young woman in a blue swimsuit sits on the sand at a busy beach, surrounded by people relaxing on deck chairs and talking, with the sea visible in the background.
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14. Office Christmas parties looked very similar in 1925

A large group of men and women in early 20th-century clothing pose together in an office decorated with a small Christmas tree, celebrating a holiday gathering. Some are seated, others stand closely, smiling at the camera.
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15. Getting jiggy in the streets of Charleston

A woman in a blue dress and pink hat dances energetically near three boys in matching maroon uniforms, who are playfully imitating her moves on a tiled outdoor surface with an ornate railing behind them.
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16. Fernand Bisson de La Roque, French Egyptologist and archaeologist, emerging from sandstone debris of the Temple of Montu, Egypt

A bearded man with reddish-brown hair peers out from between large, weathered stone blocks, some of which have ancient carvings. Sunlight illuminates his face and the textured surfaces of the stones.
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17. This is a ridiculously photogenic mugshot from 1925

Colorized vintage mugshot of a man in a suit and tie. On the left, he faces the camera with a serious expression. On the right, he stands confidently, holding a cigarette, next to a stool. Text with his name and date appears on the left.
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18. Greta Garbo looking very uncomfortable next to the MGM lion

A woman in 1920s attire sits on a wooden chair next to a lion standing on a log inside an enclosed outdoor area. The woman appears calm, wearing a green hat, fur-trimmed coat, and heels.
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19. The legendary Louis Armstrong

A smiling man in a light suit holds a trumpet in one hand and dabs his face with a handkerchief, standing against a warm, softly lit background.
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20. The Drexel Institute girls’ rifle team

A group of seven women from the early 20th century stand outdoors, wearing coats and holding rifles. Leafless trees and a large brick building are visible in the background.
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21. Second baseman for the Washington Senators, Bucky Harris, in action

A baseball player in a striped uniform slides into a base as an opposing player in a red-trimmed uniform attempts to tag him, with a large stadium crowd watching in the background.
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22. The 50-year reunion of the MIT class of 1875

A group of fifteen older men in suits pose outdoors in front of trees; eight are standing, seven are seated on the grass, and several hold hats. The photo has a vintage, colorized appearance.
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23. Wickford Village in Rhode Island, 1925

A vintage street scene with early 20th-century cars parked along wide roads, shops and a red brick building at the end, utility poles, and people on sidewalks under striped awnings on a sunny day.
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24. A Latvian Army soldier from 1925

Split image of a soldier in uniform with a bicycle; the left side is colorized, showing green foliage and brown uniform, while the right side is in black and white, both featuring the same outdoor scene.
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25. They look like they’re ready to fight a fire, 1925

A vintage fire truck with eight uniformed firefighters and one person in civilian clothing posed in front of a brick building. The image is labeled "Leonard Pearson 1925.
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Want to see more content from the early 1900s?

Check out 20 Colorized Photos of Soldiers in the 1910s, or take a look at 20 Colorized Photos from the First Decade of the 20th Century (1900-1910). Finally, if you want to take a look at everyday life in the 1920s, check out 35 Vintage Images of the Early To Mid-1920s.

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