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German Doctors at Ellis Island 1912 Sept. 18 (date created or published later by Bain)
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

Ellis Island is an island in New York Harbor, within the U.S. states of New Jersey and New York. Owned by the U.S. government, Ellis Island was once the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States. From 1892 to 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants arriving at the Port of New York and New Jersey were processed there; as many as two-fifths of Americans may be descended from these immigrants. It has been part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument since 1965 and is accessible to the public only by ferry. The north side of the island is a national museum of immigration, while the south side of the island, including the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital, is open to the public through guided tours.

#EllisIsland #GermanDoctors #Immigration #Photography #Historical #MedicalServices #HistoricalEvent #Photograph #Medical #EllisIsl
https://www.loc.gov/item/2014690658/

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of individuals, predominantly men, gathered in an outdoor setting. The attire of the individuals suggests a formal or semi-formal occasion, with many wearing suits, ties, and hats typical of early to mid-20th-century fashion. The men are engaged in conversation and appear to be moving around or standing in a semi-circle, with some individuals facing the camera and others turning away.

In the background, there is a large building with multiple windows, which appears to be a government or institutional structure, possibly a hospital or a similar facility. The architecture has a classical design, with columns and a flat roof. The building's façade is detailed, with visible windows and a structured layout.

To the right of the image, there is a structure with a roof and what appears to be a flagpole, suggesting a formal or official setting. The ground is grassy, and there are some people in the foreground, including a woman wearing a dress and a hat, who is walking away from the group. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a historical or official event, possibly related to immigration or medical services, as indicated by the text on the image. The text reads: "GERMAN DOCTORS AT ELLIS ISLAND," which suggests that the image is related to the processing of German immigrants at Ellis Island, a historical site in the United States.

Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London 7/21/10 (date created or published later by Bain)
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.1 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of the national government and parliament. London grew rapidly in the 19th century, becoming the world's largest city at the time. Since the 19th century the name "London" has referred to the metropolis around the City of London, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised the administrative area of Greater London, governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

#Photograph #HistoricalEvent #London #Ceremony #FormalAttire #Horse #Formal #Newton #Aldermen #news #photography #TempleBar
https://www.loc.gov/item/2014688282/

This is a historical black-and-white photograph depicting a formal event in London, as indicated by the text on the image. The scene shows a group of people gathered in what appears to be a public space, possibly a street or a square. In the foreground, a man on horseback is prominently featured. He is dressed in a military-style uniform, complete with a hat and a sword, suggesting he may be a soldier or a ceremonial guard. The horse is adorned with a saddle and bridle, and the rider holds a reins and a flag, indicating a ceremonial role.

Behind the horse, a group of people is standing, dressed in formal attire typical of the early 20th century. The women are wearing long dresses with intricate patterns, while the men are in suits and top hats. The crowd appears to be observing the event, with some individuals looking towards the horse and rider, possibly indicating a moment of attention or anticipation. The background features a building with a sign that reads "Newton," and other architectural details, such as a large door and decorative elements, are visible. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of formality and importance, likely related to a significant public event or ceremony.

Mission house where Elsie Sigel was murdered [no date recorded on caption card]
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.

#Murder #Photograph #StreetScene #HistoricalEvent #Crime #Mission #ElsieSigel #PortlandRestaurant #MissionHouse #BainNewsService #glassnegatives #news #photography #Elsie #Sigel
https://www.loc.gov/item/2014681607/

This is a black-and-white photograph of a city street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century, judging by the architectural style and the appearance of the buildings. The image features a row of brick buildings with fire escapes on the sides, typical of urban residential or commercial areas of that era. The buildings have multiple windows, some with awnings, and the fire escapes have metal railings.

The street is paved, and there are a few people walking on the sidewalk in the foreground. One person appears to be wearing a hat and carrying a bag, while another is walking alongside them. The sidewalk is relatively clean, with a small child visible on the left side of the image, sitting on the curb.

The lower part of the image shows the storefront of a restaurant called "Portland Restaurant." The sign is prominently displayed, and there is a clock above the entrance. The restaurant's door is open, and the interior is partially visible. The entrance has steps leading up to it, and there are metal handrails on either side.

The photograph has a caption handwritten on it, which reads: "Mission where Elsie Sigel met her murderer." This text suggests that the image might be related to a historical or criminal event, though the exact context is not clear from the image alone. The handwritten note adds a somber tone to the otherwise ordinary street scene.

How to prioritize your #mentalhealth when you are living through yet another #historicalevent

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-prioritize-mental-health-living-in-unprecedented-times

Witness the powerful story of Jesus' return to a fearful town. Initially rejected, he's later welcomed with open arms. Explore the themes of faith, redemption, and the transformative power of sharing one's story. #JesusReturn #RedemptionStory #FaithJourney #Christianity #BiblicalStory #HistoricalEvent #SpiritualAwakening #ReligiousVideo #Inspirational #Hope

Why Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Snub Could Change History? A notable absence: Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. #MichelleObama #Inauguration2023 #PoliticalNews #HistoricalEvent https://chicagopulselive.com/politics/michelle-obama-snubs-trumps-inauguration-will-history-repeat/

On The Uncertain Intensity Estimate Of The 1859 Carrington Storm
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https://doi.org/10.1051/swsc/2024015 <-- shared paper
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrington_Event <-- background on the Carrington Event
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["The big one", if it happened today we would be right royally %^#$& (excuse my pretend language 😉 ), we are nowhere close to being hardened, etc; my other ½ is a space weather scientist, until I knew her I was not fully aware of all the risks and hazards associated with space weather]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #Magneticstorm #spaceweather #historicalevent #statisticalanalysis #spatialanalysis #geostatistics #model #modeling #geomagneticstorm #geomagnetism #solar #sun #risk #hazard #infrastructure #CME #coronalmassejection #solarflare #blackouts #humanimpacts #electricpowergrid #CarringtonEvent #numericmodel #aurora #usgs #space #geophysics #naturalhazards #extremeevents

schematic - some of the impacts from and monitoring of space weather events

annotated schematic - the Carrington Event

photo - Icarus Brewing's pale ale, Carrington Event

photo - aurora from geomagnetic storm / space weather over high tension electric power line

On September 21, 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated Tokyo and Yokohama, killing over 100,000 people and leading to widespread fires. #HistoricalEvent
#TodayInHistory

The #fallofBabylon is a #historicalevent that occurred in 539 BC. This event saw the conquest of Babylon by the #AchaemenidEmpire under Cyrus the Great and marked the end of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. The fall of Babylon is reported by a number of ancient sources, including the Cyrus Cylinder, the #Greekhistorian Herodotus, as well as a number of books in the Old Testament.
https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/fall-babylon-0011090

#HistoricalEvent

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