Photographs

DeadFred (free)
A free, fun photo genealogy research web site devoted to helping you visualize your heritage.

Vintage Aerial (free/$)

*image searches are free and can be viewed for free; images are available for purchase

The collection of over 25 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.  Vintage Aerial provides your family an heirloom-quality print of the old family homestead, your grandparent’s farm or some other special place. 

Maureen Taylor, Photo Detective (free/$)
Maureen investigates photographs the way private eyes investigate cases. She discovers stories behind family pictures by following clues … a hat, the shape of a woman’s sleeve, or a sign in the background. Through her website, Maureen offers practical, affordable advice on how to save and organize photos.

Penny Postcards (free)
Picture postcards uploaded by volunteers for all 50 states, divided by counties where possible.