Back To The Future

Recognize the picture? If you're a history buff or lifelong Bermudian you might easily determine that it was taken on Front Street in the City of Hamilton many, many years ago. Over 80 years ago actually, and oh how things have changed. The photograph is part of a collection of black and white images taken by an unknown photographer depicting island life in the 1930's, then made into hand-colored glass lantern slides by famed Japanese lensman Tamotsu Enami. You can check out some cool "Then and Now" photos currently on the Royal Gazette's website, but to view the entire collection including images of long-lost Bermuda landmarks including the now defunct Bermuda Railway, the Bermudiana Hotel and the Somers Inn Restaurant in St. Georges, then check out this Flikr pool filled with historic pictures of Bermuda's past. Now, if you could just tell me where I parked that darn DeLorean...