If you have a One Place Study in rural America, then check out Vintage Aerial, where you can explore 18 million historic aerial photographs. Over 27,000 people have so far helped to pinpoint the locations of the photographs and added information about the farms and other properties shown, including names of former residents.
Vintage Aerial say:
“Our collection of over 18 million photographs spans the second half of the 20th century, documenting a time in American history when life revolved around rural communities and small farms. Our common American heritage happened in that time, in those rural communities. We want to share the period preserved in these photos, and the memories they represent, with the generations who came too late to experience it firsthand.”
Please note coverage varies by state – Ohio currently tops the leaderboard with almost 2 million images with Idaho at the foot of the table with under 2,000 images.
Happy hunting!