Glimpse history through old images of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the USA.
Old Pictures of Ann Arbor
Old picture of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, published in 1856. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old postcard of Ann Arbor, Michigan, circa 1907. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old Photos of Ann Arbor
Old sterograph image of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, in 1872. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of the Mechanical Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1872. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of the Law Department at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1872. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph photo of a building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, taken in 1872. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old photo of a University Hall at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, taken in 1872. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old photo of the President’s residence at Ann Arbor Michigan. Image: Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, The New York Public Library. The Reading Room of the Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, taken in 1883. Image: Library of Congress.Old photo of Michigan Central Station, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Taken between 1895 and 1910. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of the Gymnasium at Ann Arbor. Taken between 1880 and 1899. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of women sitting at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Taken between 1890 and 1901. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of the Waterman Gymnasium at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Taken between 1890 and 1901. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of the Main Library at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Taken between 1890 and 1901. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of Alpha Delta Phi House at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Taken between 1883 and 1906. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of Delta Kappa Epilson House at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Taken between 1890 and 1901. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of the Museum at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Taken between 1890 and 1901. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of Psi Upsilon house, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Taken between 1890 and 1905. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo from March 28, 1918. Shows women at Ann Arbor doing war work, such as sewing and knitting hospital garments, clothing for French children, and aviators’ vests. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Ann Arbor in 1968
This short home movie was filmed around Ann Arbor and the University’s central campus while snow was settled on uncleared areas. It includes many businesses, shops, people, and cars.
Hi, I’m Debbie. I’ve enjoyed books, films, and documentaries about history for more than 30 years. My favourite trips with friends and family are to museums, historic houses, archaeological sites, and I love unearthing old photos and archive film bringing history to life.
