Zamboni 1.0

The Atlanic features photos from the first twelve Winter Olympics (1924-1976), including this gem:

To form a fresh smooth surface, lukewarm water is poured over the ice of the speed skating rink of Lake Misurina, where the 1956 Winter Olympics speed skating events will take place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on January 13, 1956. (AP Photo) #

The old bobsled, luge (toboggan) and skeleton photos are pretty cool, too.