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Classic Transportation Moments

Vintage photographs of people in cars and buses, capturing historical transportation scenes from mid-20th century life.

Man in coat reaching for car door handle

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Women cab drivers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Even before the Pearl Harbor attacks, war work and defense preparedness were draining men from the work force. June 6, 1941.

Image of train travelers at the show train '72 in 's-Hertogenbosch.n.b. The show train '72 was an initiative of a number of train operators, such as Bergland Express, Billows Centers, F.T.S., Hotel Plan, N.S. And wagons-lits. The train was composed of various sitting/lying, sleeping and restoration vehicles.

Japan escorts lift, 1960.

Cincinnati, Ohio: April 27, 1923 Train passengers can listen to music and news. For the very first time on any railroad, two B & O trains are now equipped with radio service. A special car speaker makes it possible for all passengers in the car to hear distinctly above the noise of the train.

Travelers in a passenger car

Le Mans Racing Disaster 1955 - France. June 23, 1955. (Photo by Photos Match).

1920S Woman Sitting In Driver'S Seat Convertible Car With Boxer Dog Man Lighting Cigarette

c. 1934 Two black men riding in a bus.

Image of two travelers in a carriage from the Autoslaaptrein to Milan on the N.S. station Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

Signal button for calling city citizens, at Central Station.

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Commuter from Westport, Connecticut on Train to New York City, New York, USA, John Collier, Jr., U.S. Office of War Information/U.S. Farm Security Administration, October 1941

Travelers in a passenger car

New Pilot Vessel "Pathfinder" -- The Diesel Pilot vessel "Pathfinder", the newest and finest Trinity House ship, arrived in the Pool of London today, where she is to be inspected by the Elder Brethren of Trinity House before sailing for duty on the lonely pilot stations at the Sunk and Dungeness, to supply pilots to ships bound to the Thames and Madway. Accommodation for the 22 pilots aboard the "Pathfinder" is beeter than in any other pilot ship. They live in well-appointed double berth cabins, tastefully and comfortably furnished which are situated on the lower deck forward, having easy access to a spacious dining saloon and lounge on the main deck forward. March 09, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Painting by Marte Röling from an Amsterdam tram and bus i.v.m. The 75th anniversary of the GVB. Marte Röling for the painted tram. June 7, 1975. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The State Railways, SJ Summer train homes Stockholm - Gothenburg. Travelers talk on carriage platform

1930s SMILING FAMILY OF THREE IN FRONT SEAT OF CONVERTIBLE CAR FATHER DRIVING MOTHER WEARING FUR COLLAR BABY BOY IN CAR SEAT - m5460 HAR001 HARS CLOTHING NOSTALGIC PAIR SUBURBAN URBAN COLLAR MOTHERS CONVERTIBLE OLD TIME NOSTALGIA OLD FASHION AUTO 1 SEAT JUVENILE STYLE VEHICLE YOUNG ADULT SAFETY SONS JOY LIFESTYLE FEMALES MARRIED SPOUSE HUSBANDS COPY SPACE FRIENDSHIP HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS AUTOMOBILE MALES TRANSPORTATION FATHERS B&W PARTNER FREEDOM HAPPINESS HIGH ANGLE ADVENTURE LEISURE AUTOS DADS SUNDAY DRIVE AUTOMOBILES ESCAPE STYLISH VEHICLES BABY BOY COOPERATION JUVENILES MID-ADULT

Anefo photo collection. Question mark Flight Lockheed Electra to Istanbul. October 29, 1959. Istanbul

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Lord Behrens Boat trip. July 26, 1949

Locomotive work.

London Tube, Edgeware line between Belsize Park and Golders Green black-and-white prints, gelatin silver prints

12/31/1969. A blood bank on the road.

Elsevier photo collection. Mother daughter Central Station Amsterdam platform train leaves Zandvoort sea. June 3, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

State Railways, SJ X0A5 1 Class Coup

Phil Lombardi & mother on boat , Ferries. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

Man with car door ca. 1970s, exact place unknown, Czech Republic, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Car on water in Schiedam, the Savior of the Director J. van Tettero. February 9, 1965. Schiedam, South Holland

Sweden's northernmost railway station is visited by "Bokbussen

Rome, Italy may 1964: Vintage black and white photo of a little girl pretending to drive while sitting on the driver's seat of an old car

The Duchess of Kent in the Royal coach. These Picture came by the first England-Australia air mail, which reached Sydney at 9.35 last night. December 22, 1934.

Waiting for Trains

Anefo photo collection. Johnny Lion and Jumping Jewels, Johnny Lion in them car. January 20, 1964

Famous Cartoonist Jimmy Bancks does not believe in back seat driving and to stop his small daughter from playing with the gears etc whilst he is at the wheel, has attached this miniature steering wheel and column to his dashboard. Sheena who is 4½ has a great time with it. January 28, 1949.

On The Snow With Fiat 1100 D. 1963

Jakobsbergsgatan 22. Stockholm's national station. Picture from "The work and we" No. 1, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Trial drive of antique desk for the craziest authorally in the world. January 31, 1961

Anefo photo collection. "Bedrijfaarai 82" in RAI television monitor as a rear view mirror and a TV camera built into a TV camera. February 3, 1982. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Image of a hostess of the Autoslaaptrein with a traveler at the N.S. station Amsterdam Amstel in Amsterdam.

Anefo photo collection. Departure Annie M. G. Schmidt from Schiphol to Finland. In addition to her Wim Ibo. April 19, 1961. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

1930S Retro Man Suitcase Luggage Wave Hand Suit Car Greeting

Dog in the driver's seat of a car. New York.

Photographer at Cars.

Cockell Leaves For Matthews Fight -- British and empire heavyweight boxing champion Don Cockell with his wife aboard the liner 'United States' as they left Southampton today (Wednesday) for America, where Cockell will have his third fight with Harry Matthews.Cockell, who has won in both previous meetings, is to continue his training during the voyage. July 14, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Anefo photo collection. Eartha Kitt gets out of the plane at Schiphol. May 5, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Van Girl- Horse and Cart Deliveries For the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, London, England, 1943.

Lucia rose in rowing boat ..

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Marconist converted luxury passenger ship. June 1943. Britain, London

Anefo photo collection. Jayne Mansfield leaves by helicopter to Rotterdam. October 11, 1957

Anefo photo collection. Japanese Embassy Attache Mr. Nankajima on police burst Leidseplein (in connection with a trunk), Mr. Nakajim at his car. September 10, 1965

Vintage photograph. Portrait of young woman steering helm of boat

Anefo photo collection. Equipment of the Dutch Railways. Equipment of the Dutch Railways. 1945

Historical train's journey from Stockholm to Gothenburg for the inauguration of train 62. SJ A 103

Swan boat, Boston Public Garden , Parks, Boats. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

An unusual passenger, Zeppelin LZ 127 'Graf Zeppelin', 1933. Artist: Unknown

Two people on a trolley car

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