25 Interesting Vintage Photographs That Document Everyday Life of American Teenage Girls in the 1940s _ US-LGT
In the life of a 1940s teenager, there was a war going on, but it was something that only seemed to effect their parents. With outside life oblivious to them and marketers still trying to identify this new teen-age demographic…
Vintage Color Photos Capture Street Scenes of Los Angeles From 1940s to 1960s _ US-LGT
These amazing color photographs show the streets of Los Angeles between the 1940s and 1960s. During the early 20th century, Los Angeles continued to boom and by the early 1920s, it had overtaken San Francisco in size. By 1939 it…
50 Romantic Images of Young and Sweet Couples in Love During the 1930s and 1940s _ US-LGT
You have to bear of these somewhat sappy images of couples being all lovey-dovey. The photographs show couples who were young and in love during the 1930s and 1940s. They are collected from the awesome archive of LIFE magazine. It’s not just…
Rare Color Photographs of Hippie Peddlers on the Streets of New York City in the Late 1960s _ US-LGT
We’re not sure what the criteria was to be labelled a Hippy in LIFE magazine, perhaps it was having a hairstyle that was over two inches long, as some of these street vendors from a photo set titled Hippie Peddlers don’t look like hippies….
40 Fascinating Pics Show What Parties Looked Like in the 1950s _ US-LGT
The 1950s was a time when drive-ins, diners and poodle skirts were all the rage. Enjoy this simple time once more through these fascinating photos of the fifties parties. Partie Like 1950s Partie Like 1950s Partie Like 1950s Partie Like…
27 Historical Photos That Show Construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in the 1930s _ US-LGT
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…
George Reeves: Exploring the Enigmatic Life and Legacy of Superman’s First Portrayer
George Reeves, an actor whose name became synonymous with the iconic superhero Superman, left an indelible mark on pop culture and television history. As the first actor to portray the Man of Steel on-screen, Reeves became an instant sensation. His life, however,…
Rare photos of the dangerous New York City’s subway system, 1970-1980 _ US
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, New York City’s subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of us who never had the chance to see it, Swiss photographer Willy Spiller…
These Old Photos Show What Gas Stations Looked Like in the US From the 1920s and 1940s.
Gas stations have long been a familiar sight on American roadways, serving as crucial pit stops for motorists on their journeys. However, the gas stations we encounter today bear little resemblance to their early counterparts from the 1920s and 1940s….
25 Vintage Snapshots of New Year’s Eve Parties in the 1950s and 1960s _ US-LGT
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Eve, also known as Old Year’s Day or Saint Sylvester’s Day in many countries, is the evening or the entire day of the last day of the year, on 31 December. The last day…