Hollywoodi csillagok New Yorkban (1955)

1955 nyarán New York városa különleges vendégeket fogadott. Egy közvetlen járattal érkeztek a nyugati partról három hollywoodi sztár – Grace Kelly, Liz Taylor és Laraine Day. A légi utazás akkoriban még nem volt mindennapos, így nagy feltűnést keltett, amikor a három színésznő elegáns öltözékben, mosolyogva lépett ki a repülőgépből. Grace Kelly egy fekete-fehér kockás ruhát viselt, mely tökéletesen kiemelte karcsú alakját. A fiatal, aranyszőke színésznő már akkor is lenyűgöző jelenség volt, aki hamarosan Monaco hercegnéje lett. Mellette Liz Taylor állt egy fehér blúzban és virágmintás szoknyában, káprázatos smaragdkövekkel a fülében. A harmadik hölgy, Laraine Day egy fekete ruhát viselt, kezében … Hollywoodi csillagok New Yorkban (1955) részletei…

New York Central Railroad’s jet-powered car during a test run between Butler, Indiana and Stryker, Ohio – 1966

Íme egy blogbejegyzés a megadott történelmi pillanatról: 1966 tavaszán az Egyesült Államokban egy rendkívüli eseménynek lehettek szemtanúi azok, akik a Butler és Stryker közötti vasúti pályaszakaszon tartózkodtak. A New York Central Railroad egy sugárhajtóműves, nagy sebességű vasúti járművet tesztelt ezen a vidéken, ami az akkori idők egyik legmodernebb és legforradalmibb technológiai vívmánya volt a vasúti közlekedés területén. A hatalmas, áramvonalas formájú, M-497 jelzésű jármű már messziről feltűnt, ahogy füstölve és zúgva robogott végig a síneken. Bár formája egy hagyományos vasúti kocsira emlékeztetett, a tetején elhelyezett két hatalmas sugárhajtómű egyértelművé tette, hogy valami rendkívüli alkotmányról van szó. A környező mezőkön legelésző … New York Central Railroad’s jet-powered car during a test run between Butler, Indiana and Stryker, Ohio – 1966 részletei…

A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923.

The 1920s were a time of great change and progress in the United States. One of the most remarkable developments of the time was the autoped, an early motorized scooter. These two-wheeled vehicles were originally designed as a method of transportation for commuters in crowded cities, and in 1923, they made their debut in New York City. On a sunny June day in the Big Apple, a young couple was seen riding together on an autoped. The man had his arm draped around the woman’s shoulders as they zipped around the city streets, enjoying the wind in their hair and … A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923. részletei…

Albert Einstein sailing on the Saranac Lake, in the Adirondack Park, New York, 1936.

Albert Einstein is one of the most renowned scientists of all time, but did you know he was also a passionate sailor? In 1936, Einstein spent a summer vacation sailing on the Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Park, New York. This iconic image of Einstein—with his signature white hair, glasses, and dignified smile—captures the physicist in his element. He was a proficient sailor who often took time to relax and enjoy the serenity of the lake. Sailing became an important part of Einstein’s life, as it provided a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of academia. It gave him … Albert Einstein sailing on the Saranac Lake, in the Adirondack Park, New York, 1936. részletei…

Women’s athletics at Russell Sage College, Troy, New York, 1937.

In 1937, Russell Sage College in Troy, New York was one of the first colleges in the United States to offer a full range of women’s sports. At the time, women’s athletics were not widely accepted, but Russell Sage College demonstrated their commitment to empowering and encouraging female students by offering a diverse selection of sports, including basketball, field hockey, softball, and swimming. The college was also one of the first to provide physical education classes for both men and women, which opened up even more opportunities for women to participate in sports. Athletics at Russell Sage College not only … Women’s athletics at Russell Sage College, Troy, New York, 1937. részletei…

he Mercury train, New York 1936.

In 1936, the Mercury train made its historic debut in New York, setting a new standard for luxury rail travel. The sleek, modern locomotive was designed to provide comfort and style to its passengers, with a focus on safety and convenience. The interior featured comfortable seating, a wide-open viewing area, and a variety of amenities, including a dining car and a first-class observation car. The Mercury train was the first of its kind in the United States, setting a new standard for luxury train travel and providing passengers with an unprecedented level of comfort and convenience. Today, the Mercury train … he Mercury train, New York 1936. részletei…

New York, Times Square, 1903.

The Surrealists group in Paris, created in 1933, represented an artistic movement that aimed to explore the power of the unconscious mind. This group of artists included Tristan Tzara, Paul Éluard, André Breton, Jean Arp, Salvador Dalí, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, René Crevel and Man Ray. The Surrealists sought to create art that depicted the dreamlike, irrational and illogical aspects of the unconscious. This often involved the use of unexpected juxtapositions, fantastic imagery and the exploration of the abstract. They sought to create a new world, free from the constraints of rational thought. The Surrealists group has had a lasting … New York, Times Square, 1903. részletei…