Du Bois, W.E.B., 1918Sociologist, author, and civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) believed that blacks would find it more difficult than members…
Duesenberg brothers August and Fred in 1925Brothers August (left) and Fred (right) Duesenberg in 1925, one of their three winning years at the Indy 500.
Duesenberg brothers on bicyclesIn the early stages of their careers, the Duesenberg brothers repaired bicycles and Fred participated in races, setting two world…
Duesenberg FactoryThe Duesenberg factory in Indianapolis with an array of Model A cars in front of it.
Duesenberg Factory FloorThis photograph shows the Model A chassis assembly area of the Duesenberg plant.
Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Coupe in front of Fred and August Duesenberg’s house of birthA Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Coupe in front of Fred and August Duesenberg’s house of birth, located in Kirchheide, Germany,…
Duesenberg Model J “Beverly” BerlineThe Model J embodied the lavish styling that Errett Lobban Cord envisioned for Duesenberg automobiles.
Duesenberg straight eight, "Built to outclass, Outrun and Outlast any car on the road," ca. 1920-1930The famous Duesenberg straight eight on display in a dealership window, ca. 1920-1930.
Duesenberg, Fred and August with their mother and five siblings, ca. 1886Fred and August with their mother and five siblings, ca. 1886. Front l-r: Conrad, Luise (mother), Henry; Middle l-r: Fred,…
Duesenberg, Fred and Dorothy Sebastian, ca. 1929Fred Duesenberg showing movie star Dorothy Sebastian a Model J Duesenberg, ca. 1929.
Duncan, Anna dancing, ca. 1911-1942Anna Duncan, one of Isadora Duncan’s protégés, who were collectively known as the “Isadorables,” captured dancing on the beach, ca.…
Duncan, Isadora, 1878-1927Famed dancer Isadora Duncan was a friend and lover of Genthe and subsequently became one of his most frequently photographed…
Early Kroger storefrontEarly Kroger storefront. Kroger’s first store (and each one that followed) featured prominent, eye-catching displays.
Early Soda Fountain, 1872Photograph of what is likely a Puffer soda fountain similar to the one in use at Long & Billups Pharmacy…
Electricity-generating turbines inside Bloede’s Dam on the Patapsco River near Ilchester, MDElectricity-generating turbines inside Bloede’s Dam on the Patapsco River near Ilchester, Maryland. Publisher: Patapsco State Park, 1907.
Entrance to the building that once housed the Gaertner Scientific CorporationEntrance to the building that once housed the Gaertner Scientific Corporation, 1201 Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago.
Esser, Hermann PortraitPortrait of Hermann Esser. Source: “Partners in Creating. The First Century of K+E 1867/1967,” p. 3.
