The Icemen at Work: Delivering Blocks of Ice Through Vintage Photos
In the bygone era, a remarkable chapter in history unfolded, centered around the dedicated men known as the icemen. These individuals embarked on a crucial mission to deliver blocks of ice, playing an indispensable role in a time before…
35 Cool Photos Capture Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
Jeans are a type of pants or trousers, typically made from denim or dungaree cloth which were invented by Jacob W. Davis in partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. in 1871. Originally designed for miners, modern jeans was popularized…
36 Captivating Color Photographs Showcasing Christmas Winter Scenes in 1950s America
Video Player is loading. Winter is always cold and long, but you have to make the most of the season. Take a look at how people used to celebrate the snow and ice from the 1950s: a family out…
Los Angeles Covered in Snow: 20 Vintage Photos of the Rare January 1949 Snowfall
Snow used to fall in L.A. about once every few years, but 1949 was one of the last, with up to a foot of snow falling in parts of the city. Smaller snows would be recorded in 1957 and 1962,…
This Is What Life in the U.S. Looked Like in the 1950s
The 1950s were a decade marked by the post-World War II boom, the dawn of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement in the United States. During the 1950s, the United States was the world’s strongest military power. Its…
Timeless Elegance: Vintage Photos of Women and Automobiles Defining 1930s Fashion Trends
What did women wear in the 1930s? Just check these glamorous found snapshots to see. “Capturing Elegance: Vintage Photos of Women and Automobiles Setting Fashion Trends in the 1930s” “Capturing Elegance: Vintage Photos of Women and Automobiles Setting Fashion Trends…
Thrills and Spills: A Look Back at the Dangerous Playgrounds of the Past Through Vintage Photos, 1880s-1940s
If it seems like today’s kids have gotten “softer” compared to the kids decades ago, perhaps it’s because playgrounds have gotten softer as well. Thanks to state laws and personal injury lawyers, the landscape of the typical playground has changed…
A Family Forced to Leave Their Home During the Great Depression – Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, June 1938
A Family Forced to Leave Their Home During the Great Depression – Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, June 1938 The Great Depression was one of the darkest periods in American history, and for many families, it meant the loss of their homes,…
The World’s Oldest and Strangest Vending Machines You Never Knew Existed
Vending machines have come a long way from selling simply cans of Coke, chocolate bars and packets of crisps. Almost anything imaginable can now be purchased from the dispensaries, there is little that can’t be found in the self-service devices….
35 Color Photos Showcase the Dresses That Young Women Often Wore in the 1940s
Not really impress, these ’40s dresses made us feel uncomfortable, and furthermore they also made young women look older. Check out this photo set to see which dresses young women wore in the 1940s. Color Photos Show Dresses That ’40s…