Here is a link to the early history of photography and photographs by Alex of Neatorama.com. It show some of the early photographs dating back over 180 years ago. Also, it shows the first motion picture (1872) by Eadweard Muybridge. You can see examples of early and unique photographic equipment. You may find it very interesting.

1839 photo of Dorothy Catherine Draper
Here is the link: http://www.neatorama.com/2006/08/29/the-wonderful-world-of-early-photography/

In 1909 a remarkable project was initiated by Russian photographer Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky. His mission was to record – in full and vibrant color – the vast and diverse Russian Empire.

To veiw more of these wonderful photos follow this link:
http://www.socyberty.com/History/The-Incredible-Century-Old-Color-Photography-of-Prokudin-Gorsky.797569

Shorpy.com is a site that contains a high-resolution vintage photo archive, with thousands of HD images.

New Orleans circa 1910. A corner of the French Market

You will find photos featuring images as far back as the Civil War and continuing on to more modern times. If you have an interest in history I guarantee you will find something fascinating at Shorpy’s.
Here is the link: http://www.shorpy.com/