And that was July … across the Commons
Posted by Stephanie Fysh in Across The CommonsAmong the joys of browsing the Commons is finding those photos whose dates are more specific that “circa 1920″ or even “1920″. Here, in celebration of the middle of summer — or winter, as the case may be — are photos from across the Commons, from Julys past …
| Cyclists climb over a closed railway crossing. July 1932, the Tour de France. |
 Nationaal Archief |
| “Revolutionary uprisings in Persia and Mexico threaten civil rebellion”. July 5, 1908, the New York Tribune. |
 The Library of Congress |
| The Dudley Cantrell Band plays at Grace Bros. July 15, 1937, Sydney, Australia. |
 State Library of New South Wales |
| A young bride is prepared by her bridesmaids. July 11, 1970, Nantucket, Massachusetts. |
 Nantucket Historical Association |
| Tom Walton plays the guitar. July 4, 1982, White Springs, Florida. |
 State Library and Archives of Florida |
| The Langley Flyer superstructure is loaded onto a houseboat. July 1903, Widewater, Virginia. |
 DC Public Library |
| Berenice Abbott captures one moment in the city. July 16, 1936, Union Square, New York City. |
 New York Public Library |
| Seven testifying scientists pose for a photographer during the Scopes Trial. July 1925, Tennessee. |
 Smithsonian Institution |
| American manufacturers parade on Independence Day. July 4, 1893, Chicago. |
 Brooklyn Museum |
| And Mme Gadriol goes for a ride. July 9, 1899, Luchon, France. |
 Bibliothèque de Toulouse |
Tags: Bibliothèque de Toulouse, Brooklyn Museum, D.C. Public Library, Library of Congress, Nantucket Historical Association, Nationaal Archief, New York Public Library, Smithsonian Institution, State Library and Archives of Florida, State Library of New South Wales