Stunning Photos Show Everyday Life in New York City, 1949
Homer Page (1918-1985) was an American documentary photographer whose most famous photographs were taken in New York City in 1949-1950, after he received a grant from the Guggenheim Foundation. Page studied art and social psychology at the University of California,…
38 Vintage Color Photos Reveal Everyday Life in the U.S. During the 1970s
The 1960s were years of protest and reform. Young Americans demonstrated against the Vietnam War. African Americans demonstrated for civil rights. Women demonstrated for equal treatment. For many, society’s hero was the person who helped others. For many in the…
Timeless Connections – Vintage Portraits of People and Their Beloved Animal Companions
Pets bring out the fun side in people, and guess what? It’s not a new thing. Think about that buddy who dressed up their dog in matching sweaters for the family Christmas card – or the neighbor who treats…
The Herfy’s Chronicles – Fascinating Photos Capture Daily Life at a Washington Fast Food Burger Joint in the 1970s
The Herfy’s Chronicles – Captivating Photos Chronicle Everyday Life at a Washington Fast Food Burger Restaurant in the 1970s_ml Herfy’s was a chain of fast food burger places in the 1960s and early 1970s. Founded in Everett, Washington, Herfy’s had…
The Most Daring Fashion of the 20th Century – Stunning Vintage Photos of Street Style in Miniskirts, 1960s
Please take a look at these amazing short dress photos The Sexiest Fashion in the 20th Century The Sexiest Fashion in the 20th Century The Sexiest Fashion in the 20th Century The Sexiest Fashion in the 20th Century The…
Stunning Vintage Photos Offer a Unique Glimpse into London’s People and Streets in the 1950s
A keen photographer since childhood, Allan Hailstone’s beautiful images are a tribute to London at what he remembers as a magical time. Fogs, Soho at night, the remnants of St Giles, lost theaters… Hailstone’s photographs were taken from between…
Young girl during the Great Depression, 1930s.
Imagine a young girl in the 1930s, living through the Great Depression, a time when economic hardship gripped the United States. Childhood, once filled with carefree days, was now overshadowed by poverty, uncertainty, and the daily struggle for survival. She…
Stunning Glimpses Inside the Allis-Bushnell House – Unveiling the 1920s and 1930s
The Allis-Bushnell House was once home to Madison’s prominent Bushnell and Scranton families. Built in 1785, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The home’s lower-level rooms, each with distinct period architectural features, are…
Vintage Photos That Show Winters Were Harsher in the Past
Frigid temps dragging you down? Let these classic winter weather photos from the Library of Congress archives make you feel glad to be living in the 21st century. 1. Shoveling inside your car In 1917, the year that this photo…
These Retro Videophones Were the Future – And They’re Cooler Than FaceTime
Can you even remember what life was like before video technologies like FaceTime or Skype? Out of all of the fantastic tech that the Internet has made possible, video conferencing is by far one of the most impactful. Modern video…