Shorpy translates to “Geez, what time is it? Have I been on this same site for two hours?”
Shorpy, by its own definition, is “an online archive of thousands of high-resolution photos from the 1850s to 1950s.” However, it’s so much more than that. It’s a way to appreciate some fantastic photography, a way to connect with a past that’s becoming way too easy to forget, and a way to kill a whole lotta time without paying attention…so be warned.
Here’s a sample picture from Kansas City found on the site:
May 1941. “Diamaxion [Dymaxion] house, metal, adapted corn bin, built by Butler Brothers, Kansas City. Designed and promoted by R. Buckminister Fuller.” Medium format negative by Marion Post Wolcott.
Enjoy!
