Los Angeles Was Covered in Snow, Here Are 20 Vintage Photos of the Rare Snowfall in January 1949
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…
Delivering Blocks of Ice – The Story of the Icemen 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…
January 22, 1970: Inaugural 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…
46 Amazing Photos Capture People Gathering on Christmas Day in the First Half of the 20th Century
Christmas wasn’t just about religion; it became a worldwide celebration, bringing joy and goodwill to everyone and weaving itself into the cultural traditions of different nations. People often gather with family and friends, exchange gifts, enjoy special meals, and…
50 Cool Pics That Show the Fashion Trend of Young Women in the 1980s
A photo set of cool girls that show the fashion trend of young women from the 1980s.
Before Television – Interesting Photos of People With Their Radios During the Radio Golden Age
The old-time radio era, sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Radio, was an era of radio programming during which radio was the dominant electronic home entertainment medium. It began with the birth of commercial radio broadcasting in…
Interesting Vintage Photos of Los Angeles Railway 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…
Exploring Los Angeles history: Fascinating vintage photos of streetcars on the railroad
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…
Cool Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is a liberal arts college in New York State, with campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, and in Patchogue, Long Island. Established in 1916 and originally named St. Joseph’s College for Women,…
Interesting Vintage Photos of Los Angeles Railway 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…