The 1964 New York World’s Fair Through Found Color Photos
The 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair held over 140 pavilions, 110 restaurants, for 80 nations (hosted by 37), 24 US states, and over 45 corporations to build exhibits or attractions at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, NY with numerous pools…
10 Surprising Things American Women Couldn’t Do in the 1960s
It was not so long ago that these things below were the reality for women. If you’re 45 or older, you were born into this world. Have a look back at 10 surprising things women could not do in the…
44 Color Snaps That Show How the 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were Like
A set of color snaps from Flickr‘s members that shows how people celebrated the New Year from the 1980s. 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were 1980s New Year’s Eve Parties Were 1980s New Year’s Eve…
30 Vintage Photos Show What Kids Used to Do For Fun in the 1950s
For contemporary children, it may be difficult to imagine kids having fun in the 1950s. Not only were there were no video games, even children’s television programming operated at a bare minimum, with the medium still in its infancy at…
Did You Know: 1930s Flour Sacks Had Colorful Patterns for Women to Sew Dresses From
Back in the 1930s, flour companies began noticing that women were turning their cotton flour sacks into clothing, diapers, dish cloths and more. Times were hard and the companies decided to help families out by packaging their flour in beautiful…
The Mickey Mouse Club: A Beloved Icon of Childhood Entertainment
“The Mickey Mouse Club” is an iconic and beloved American television show that has captured the hearts of generations of viewers. Created by Walt Disney, the show premiered on October 3, 1955, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. With its…
Dance ‘Til You Drop – Vintage Photographs Capture Dance Marathons in the United States During the 1920s and 1930s
Dance Marathons (also called Walkathons), an American phenomenon of the 1920s and 1930s, were human endurance contests in which couples danced almost non-stop for hundreds of hours (as long as a month or two), competing for prize money. Dance…
Fotomat – Remembering America’s Drive-Through Photo Processing Booths of the 1980s
Video Player is loading. In the era before digital photography and the convenience of instant uploads, there existed a charming and innovative solution for getting your precious memories developed – Fotomat. During the 1980s, these drive-through photo processing booths…
Favorite Styles of ’40s Teenage Girls – Skirts and Saddle Shoes
The term ‘teenager’ was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new market, one that was somewhere between girls and college-age young women. Teenagers…
30 Fascinating Color Photographs Capture Christmas Winter Scenes in the United States During the 1950s
Winter is always cold and long, but you have to make the most of the season. Take a look at how people used to celebrate the snow and ice from the 1950s: