A US man had no idea the Geneva, New York, building he bought in December 2020 for his law office even had an attic, so he was doubly surprised to find the treasures that have been stashed there for nearly 100 years. David J Whitcomb and a friend noticed the ceiling on the third floor looked odd after going up to change a light bulb. They saw an access panel and stacked up some chairs so Mr Whitcomb could climb up and see what was inside, illuminated only by the tiny flashlight on his phone. READ MORE: The photos are covered in soot from a fire in a neighbouring building.(Credit: Courtesy David J. Whitcomb)