57 Incredible Color Snapshots That Show Street Scenes of New York City in the 1970s _ US-LGT
Take a look to see how much New York has changed from the 1970s through these amazing color snapshots below. 5th Avenue and 58th Street, 1970 7th Avenue and 42nd Street, New York City, 1970 9th Avenue and…
21 Pictures of Taxi Cabs in New York City in 1944 _ US
New York in what many consider its Golden Age: the New York City of the 1940s and 1950s, when men wore hats, women wore gloves, a dime got you a cup of coffee and — in the popular imagination, anyway…
Vintage Photographs of the Skiway Sky Bus Lift Used on Mt. Hood, Oregon From the 1950s _ US
Using a modified city bus, a twin-engine design powered the wheels to turn cables in a pulley system that moved the tram back and forth above the slope. Recreation in the Mt. Hood National Forest increased after the end of…
Remember When Traveling by Train Was Wonderful in the 1950s _ US
Before the start of Amtrak in 1971, the Sunset Limited was operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The Sunset Limited is the oldest named train in the United States, operating since November 1894 along the Sunset Route (though originally named…
Bizarre Beauty Pageants: Vintage Photos of the Weirdest Competitions Ever Held, 1920s-1960s _ US
Beauty pageants have been a part of American culture for over a century, with the Miss America pageant being one of the most well-known and prestigious. However, there are also a number of bizarre beauty pageants held across the United…
Amazing Color Photos of Teenage Dance Parties and Disco From the 1960s and 1970s _ US
Vintage photos of the 1960s and ’70s teenage dance parties and college-age night clubs complete with discotheques and go-go girls dancing inside of cages and on top of tables. Teenagers’ Twistick Lounge, Raleigh Hotel – South Fallsburg, New York Mirrored…
Miniskirts & Big Hairstyles: The Two Favorite Fashion Styles During the 1960s _ US
The 1960s was one of decades that had much changing of fashion, especially for women. And the two most obvious things were big hairs and miniskirts. Here, below is an interesting photo collection that gives you a clearer view about…
Take a Look Inside a 1970s Airstream Travel Trailer _ US
In 1931, Airstream began with Wally Byam’s dream: to build a travel trailer that would move like a stream of air, be light enough to be towed by a car, and create first-class accommodation anywhere. Every inch of an Airstream…
Fascinating Vintage Photos From 1970s Reveal Amtrak’s Early Days _ US
As the result of the nation’s reliance on automobiles and increasing popularity of airplane travel that led to the declining use of passenger trains, Congress passed the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970. This legislation established the National Railroad Passenger…
37 Candid Photos Show Street Styles of California Girls in the 1970s _ US
The 1970s were a time of unique style and fashion. ’70s fashion was the era of disco, bell bottoms, and leisure suits. While some may view the fashion of this decade as over the top, there is no denying that…