40 Striking Photos Show the Fashion Styles of American Youth in the 1980s
1980s fashion had heavy emphasis on expensive clothes and fashion accessories. Apparel tended to be very bright and vivid in appearance. Women expressed an image of wealth and success through shiny costume jewelry, such as large faux-gold earrings, pearl…
These Vintage Photos Reveal What Gas Stations Looked Like in the US from the 1920s to the 1940s
Gas stations have long been a familiar sight on American roadways, serving as crucial pit stops for motorists on their journeys.However, the gas stations we encounter today bear little resemblance to their early counterparts from the 1920s and 1940s.In this…
52 Beautiful Color Photos Capture the Trailer Life of an American Family in the 1950s
These wonderful pics from Leon Reed were taken by his father Walter Reed that documented the trailer life of his family around the United States during the 1950s. Picnic by the side of the road, 1953 Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, VA, 1953…
Zoot Suit Trousers – 1940s Men’s Fashion Trend Popular During the War Years
A zoot suit is a men’s suit with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers, and a long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders. This style of clothing became popular among the African American, Chicano, Filipino American, and Italian…
30 Fascinating Color Photos of Christmas Winter Scenes in 1950s America
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:
Young Girls Working at an Oyster Shucking Plant, 1912
At the turn of the 20th century, child labor was widespread in industries across the United States, particularly in seafood processing plants along the East Coast. A striking example of this was captured in 1912—young girls, some as young as…
The Stump House on the Lennstrom Farm, Washington (1905)
In the early 20th century, resourceful settlers in the Pacific Northwest found innovative ways to make use of the towering trees that dominated the landscape. One of the most remarkable examples of this ingenuity was The Stump House on the…
One of the Last Photos of Charlie Chaplin Taken in 1977
By 1977, Charlie Chaplin, one of the most iconic figures in cinematic history, was living out his final years in Switzerland. The legendary actor, filmmaker, and comedian had spent decades shaping the world of silent film, crafting timeless classics such…
Fotomat – Nostalgic Look at America’s Drive-Through Photo Processing Booths of the 1980s
Video Player is loading. In the era before digital photography and the convenience of instant uploads, there existed a charming and innovative solution for getting your precious memories developed – Fotomat. During the 1980s, these drive-through photo processing booths…
Looking Down Main Street of the Rugged Wild West Town of Deadwood, Dakota Territory, 1877
In 1877, the town of Deadwood, deep in the Dakota Territory, stood as a vivid symbol of the Wild West. Rising to prominence as a bustling hub for gold prospectors, gunslingers, entrepreneurs, and adventurers, it embodied both chaos and opportunity….