50 Glamorous Photos Defined Fashion Styles of Kate Bush in the 1970s and ’80s
Born 1958 in Bexleyheath, Kent, English singer, songwriter, and record producer Kate Bush topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks with her debut single “Wuthering Heights” in 1978 at the age of 19, becoming the first female artist to…
The Teds: Vintage Photos of Dapper Teddy Boys and Girls From the 1950s
During the 1950s, a distinct and trendy subculture emerged in Britain. Young men of this era embraced a revival of Edwardian fashion, a style that had faded away four decades earlier. These individuals were famously known as “Teddy Boys.” Their…
27 Historical Photos That Show Construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in the 1930s
Construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge began with the groundbreaking ceremony on July 9, 1933. Discussion of connecting both sides of the Bay with a bridge began in the early part of the 20th century. In 1929, the California…
Photos of Vis-O-Matic, the pre-Internet online shopping store, 1950s
In the 1950s, visionary business entrepreneur Lawrence Freiman opened a new concept store that tried to reinvent the way people purchased things. “Vis-O-Matic” was the Amazon Prime of its era: a store equipped with televisions where customers sat down, ordered…
This Is What That Looked Like in the 1950s
Here we go… This is what alot of oranges looked like at the Miami Orange Bowl Game, 1951. This is what a canoe on a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 looked like in 1957. This is what 5 best…
22 Old Photos That Show What Telephones Looked Like in the 1960s
In the USA, at the start of the 1960s, telephones were generally the desk model with a rotary dial. Invariably in shiny black or possibly red, or “industrial” dark green. Around 1962 or 1963, phone designers started thinking about the…
Annette Funicello: America’s Sweetheart and Beloved Disney Icon
Annette Funicello was a name that resonated with millions of fans and a face that charmed audiences around the world. Born on October 22, 1942, in Utica, New York, Annette Joanne Funicello captured the hearts of an entire generation as…
Before iPhone, There Was Ericofon aka Cobra Phone
The Ericofon is a one-piece plastic telephone created by the Ericsson Company of Sweden and marketed through the second half of the 20th century. It was the first commercially marketed telephone to incorporate the dial and handset into a single…
Incredible Photos Show How College Dorm Life Has Changed in the U.S Over 100 Years
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s archives department has put together a collection of photos showing how student housing in the US has changed over the past 110 years. This woman’s dorm room from 1898 isn’t much different from modern day dorms: Pennants, books,…
San Juan in the 1900s – 30 Vintage Pictures Show the Capital of Puerto Rico Over 100 Years Ago
San Juan is the capital and most populous city in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1521 by Juan Ponce de León, who named it City of Puerto Rico (Rich Port). The capital of Puerto Rico is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction,…