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…
When Americans said goodbye to alcohol, 1920-1933 _ US
Prohibition agents dump liquor out of a raided building, 1929. Prohibition was the attempt to outlaw the production and consumption of alcohol in the United States. The call for prohibition began primarily as a religious movement in the early 19th…
Inside the life of a traditional American mother, 1941 _ US
Jane posing with her husband of 11 years, Gilbert, and their three kids Pamela, 4, Tony, 5, and Peter, 7, in front of the large two-story house they lease. In 1941, LIFE magazine decided to document the lives of one…
Wonderful Vintage Photographs Capture Independence Day Scenes in 1954 _ US
These wonderful color photographs were taken by LIFE photographer N.R. Farbman on the 4th of July, 1954. The location is an unknown town in America. All the classic Independence Day scenes are here: a family picnic, a parade complete with fire trucks,…
50 Wonderful Color Pics Document the Trailer Life of an American Family During the 1950s _ US
These wonderful pics from Leon Reed were taken by his father Walter Reed that documented the trailer life of his family around the United States during the 1950s. Picnic by the side of the road, 1953 Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, VA, 1953…
30 Incredible Photos of the Fifth Avenue, NYC Through the Years _ US
Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare going through the borough of Manhattan in New York City, United States. It stretches from West 143rd Street in Harlem to Washington Square North at Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. It is considered among…
Swinging Sixties: The Term May Be Not For Middle-Aged Women in the 1960s _ US
Swinging Sixties evokes a youthful, active and liberal lifestyle with miniskirts and rock and roll. But it doesn’t seem to be for middle-aged women. Take a look at these photos to see what middle-aged women in the 1960s looked like….
50 Charming Color Photos Show Fashion Trend of the ‘50s Ladies _ US
Women dressed “smartly’ in the fifties. The 1950s fashion women’s dresses were all about good grooming and a tailored look, these attributes were prized. Although never provocative 1950s women’s dresses could be very seductive. The skirt part of this dress…
Candid Photographs From the NYC Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village in 1987 _ US
Since its creation in 1973, the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade has become a vital part of the of the festival life of New York City. It was one of the largest and most famous ones in the world. In recent…
23 Candid Color Snapshots of Kids Playing at a Halloween Party in the 1960s _ US
Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins, and kids in costumes that range from cute to creepy. These candid snaps show what a Halloween party looked like in the 1960s.