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…
Vintage Photographs Show High School Typing Classes from 1950s to 1970s
In the history of American education, one subject has played a pivotal role in equipping students with essential skills for the demands of the modern world: typing. The rise of typing classes in US high schools is a captivating chapter…
Feathered Hair: The Popular Haircut in the 1970s and Early ’80s _ US-LGT
Feathered hair is a hairstyling technique that was popular in the 1970s and the early 1980s. It was designed for straight hair. The hair was layered, with either a side or a center parting. The hair would be brushed back…
The Sexiest Knees in America: The Curious Story of Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties From the 1910s and 1920s _ UK-LGT
In 1915, up-and-coming silent film actor and director Mack Sennett had a bold idea: He would form a bevy of young women to appear as a comedic element in his short films and for promotions across America. The group, to…
The Pioneers of Preppy: Seven Prestigious American Women’s Colleges Gave Us a Way of Dressing That’s Still Going Strong Today _ US-LGT
In the 1930s, women attending the Seven Sisters colleges began rebelling against the dress code restrictions, eventually developing a new, empowering style of clothing: preppy. The Seven Sisters-a prestigious group of American colleges: Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Radcliffe, Smith,…
Vintage Photos of 12 Crazy Wooden Homes on Wheels From the Early 20th Century
There is no formal definition of a house car but in the early 1900s, Americans want to take to the roads and explore. Some creative Tin Can tourists decided that they’d rather bring their home with them rather than have…