1895 was prior to the turn of the century and both world wars, but with the second industrial revolution already underway, elements of our modern world emerged.
With monarchies ceding power, railways going up everywhere, and businesses that are still around today growing for the first time, 1895 was the start of much more.
Here are 20 photos showing what life looked like in 1895.
1
The Early Years of Nintendo, 1895
The company was still printing hand-crafted playing cards only.
2
Sir Winston Churchill
In 1895, age 20.
3
Train Wreck at Montparnasse
France in 1895.
4
The Denny Clay Coal Mine
Orion Denny and John Pritchard, Washington, 1895.
5
Pittsburgh Athletic Club Football Team
Football players in 1895.
6
A Small Town
Holland in 1895.
7
Ljubljana
After its 1895 earthquake, Slovenia.
8
British Mine Employees
From the Dolcoath copper and tin mine, Cornwall, England, 1895.
9
Mangatera Hotel
New Zealand, 1895.
10
Arco del Triunfo
Colombian Civil War of 1895.
11
Sydney Ferry Fearless
Australia, 1895.
12
Detroit Publishing Company
Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1895.
13
The World Press Arrives at Korsør
Denmark, 1895.
14
Schwegmann Brothers Grocery Store
New Orleans, 1895.
15
Hotel Corvallis
Underdeveloped in 1895.
16
Scottish Division One Winners
Heart of Midlothian FC, 1895.
17
Gladstone Railway Station
Australia, 1895.
18
The New Red Bridge
East Providence, Rhode Island, 1895.
19
Dutch Royalty Visit Limburg
The Netherlands, 1895.
20
New Orleans Snow
Carrollton, 1895.
