The World’s Oldest Photos Help Shred Light on the Rare Side of History

Published on November 9, 2020
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The First Image of the USS Constitution Sailing

This is the oldest known photograph of the USS Constitution ship while being under sail. It was reportedly taken in 1881, and the original image can be found in the USS Constitution Museum Collection. The ship is seen as one of the most beautiful.

The First Image Of The USS Constitution Sailing

The First Image Of The USS Constitution Sailing

The First Image of a Tornado

This image was taken at Garnett in April of 1884. It captured a tornado, and because of this, it is seen as the oldest image of a tornado ever taken. However, the image is said to have been altered from its original form.

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The First Image Of A Tornado

The First Image Of A Tornado