Getting Ready for Christmas – 38 Charming Vintage Photos of People Decorating Their Trees
It’s time to prepare for Christmas. There are a lot of things to do, and decorating for Christmas trees is indispensable. Look at these vintage photos to see how people decorated their Christmas trees in the past. People Decorating Their…
Women’s Short Pants in the 1950s – When Shorts Became “Short Shorts”
The 1950s decade was the first decade that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear. 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to fit a variety of leisure activities women enjoyed. The shortest of the 1950s…
Fascinating Vintage Photos of Los Angeles Streetcars
We are looking east on Oregon Avenue in 1906, which was the original name of Santa Monica Boulevard in this part of Los Angeles, California. The line going off the left of the frame could be the Westgate Line that…
January 22, 1970: The Historic First Flight of the Boeing 747 from New York to London
Longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight, wider than a boulevard, and with a tail height as tall as a six-story building, the 747 was a revolution in aviation technology and the passenger experience when it entered service on January…
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…