30 Rare and Amazing Color Photographs of U.S. Male Workers During World War II _ US
From 1939-1944 the Office of War Information (OWI) sent a few photographers, armed with 35mm Kodachrome slides, to capture in brilliant color the work these men and women were doing. These photographs, some of the only color shots taken during…
50 Candid Vintage Photographs of People With Their Cameras From the 1950s and 1960s _ US
Photography was a popular hobby in the 1950s and ’60s. Many people owned a basic camera, often a box Brownie, made by Kodak with which they would take snaps of their holidays and of family events. The basic snapshot camera…
40 Amazing Color Photographs of Female Workers During World War II _ US
Besides the bright ‘We Can Do It!’ poster of Rosie the Riveter, the women factory workers of World War II are difficult to imagine. It’s easy to think of soldiers and nurses, ever-present in WWII films, but all the women…
One of the Most Famous Vehicles in History: Rare Photographs of JFK Lincoln Limousine Under Construction in 1961 _ US
No other vehicle is as seared into the memory of a nation as the Lincoln limousine President John F. Kennedy rode in during his assassination on November 22, 1963, in Dallas. In 1961, a short time into Kennedy’s presidency, the…
’60s Fashion Icons: 25 Incredible Women Who Defined the Fashion and Style of the 1960s _ US
From Brigitte Bardot’s beehive to Mary Quant’s geometric prints, every 1960s fashion icon contributed their own signature style to the decade. It was the era of the girl group, the gamine supermodel and the original IT-girls and the Sixties still…
The King of Rock and a Fashion Icon: A Look Back at Elvis Presley’s Fashion Legacy _ US
Elvis Presley, considered by many to be the King of Rock and Roll, regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. For more than two decades, he hold a major influence on popular culture. His…
Old Photographs of New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Times Square _ US
Before we welcome in 2015, take a look back at some of the best shots of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square, New York City. Looking north from 43rd street, a huge crowd gathers around a Christmas tree to…
36 Fantastic Vintage Photos That Show Young Americans Greeting the New Year _ US
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Vintage Halloween Party: 27 Fascinating Photos Show How People Celebrated the Ghoulish Holiday in the Past _ US
While October 31 is a famous day of candy, costumes, and spooky Halloween decorations, the spooky holiday has evolved over the years from where it started. From awkward office festivities to neighborhood costume parties, take a look back at how…
Vintage Photos of People Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in New York City During the 1940s and 1950s _ US
The New York City St. Patrick’s Parade is the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. These vintage photographs capture New York City St. Patrick’s parades during the 1940s and 1950s: Wide World photographer Carl Donnelly Nesensohn…