A New Chapter: The Founding of Ireland (Eire) On this day, December 29th, in 1937, a new constitution was established by national referendum, formally changing the name of the Irish Free State to Ireland (or Éire). This act was a…
Swiss Style Icon: Remembering Otto Baumberger On this day, December 26th, we remember the passing of the illustrious Swiss painter and poster artist, Otto Baumberger (1889–1961). Baumberger was a master of the Swiss Sachplakat (Object Poster) style, known for its…
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NYC Holland Tunnel opening in 1927 On this day in 1927, the Holland Tunnel opened, connecting New York City and New Jersey! An incredible feat of engineering, it was the world's first mechanically ventilated, vehicular tunnel. Inquiries at posterconnection.com #OnThisDay…
History: Bay Bridge opens in 1936 The San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between…
History: Emil Cardinaux born in 1877 On this day in 1877, Swiss poster designer and landscape artist, Emil Cardinaux, was born in Bern. Besides Burkhard Mangold, Cardinaux was probably the first Swiss artist who dedicated himself whole-heartedly to the medium…
Celebrating a groundbreaking discovery on November 4, 1960 On this day, primatologist Jane Goodall made a revolutionary observation that changed our understanding of the animal kingdom forever. She documented a chimpanzee using a stick as a tool to "fish" for…
Happy Dia de los Muertos! Today, we celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the Day of the Dead. Vintage posters are a vibrant way to see how artists and cultures express joy, remembrance, and life. This colorful vintage travel poster…
History: Statue of Liberty Opening in 1886 On this day in 1886, U.S. President Stephen Grover Cleveland presided over the dedication ceremony of the "Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World." The monument was a gift of friendship from France…
History: Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in 1984 On this day in 1984, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world opens in Monterey Bay, California. Among its many "firsts," it is the only aquarium in the…