Rare photographs document the carving the iconic Mount Rushmore (1927-1941)
Project leader Gutzon Borglum examines a scale model in his studio below Mount Rushmore. 1930. The idea of creating a monumental sculpture in the Black Hills was first suggested in 1923 by South Dakota state historian Doane Robinson, who had…
Amazing Vintage Photos of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from the Early Days, 1920s-1950s.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an American tradition that has been celebrated for almost a century. Every year, millions of people gather on the streets of New York City to witness the iconic parade, featuring massive floats, marching bands,…
48 Vintage Photographs Capture Street Scenes of Chicago in the Early 1970s
Life was good during the late ’60s and early ’70s. Railroad provided employment, church’s influenced a lot of people, heavy duty industry was still in the city, keeping people busy and employed kept a lot of people out of trouble….
Amazing Candid Photographs Capture Teenagers Dancing at the High School Dance From the 1960s and 1970s
The school dance is looming and you have no idea what moves you will shake, much less how to do those moves. Dancing in front of other people can be intimidating, especially if you’re already feeling self-conscious. These candid photographs…
These vintage photos show what air travel looked like between 1930s to 1950s
From the early days of flight and the “golden age of travel”, to modern-day airlines, air travel has changed a lot over the past century. Through this photo collection, we take a journey through time to show you what air…
Interesting Photos of Computer Stores in the 1970s and 1980s
In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, if someone wanted to buy a personal computer, they had to make a trip down to a local computer store to physically check out what was available. Once there, customers typically encountered…
24 Interesting Photos of Baylor University Students, Texas From Between the 1940s and 1950s
Baylor University is a private Baptist university in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas, it is the oldest continuously-operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the…
20 Vintage Photos From Between the 1940s and 1970s Show How Glamorous Flying Used to Be!
Although flying today is cheaper, safer, and faster than it’s ever been, it’s becoming an increasingly unpleasant experience as airlines cram more passengers into planes, causing overcrowding and delays. It’s enough to make travelers wish for the golden age of…
39 Vintage Snapshots Capture Teenage Parties During the 1960s and 1970s
In the 1960s and 1970s a lot of gatherings and parties were informal, unless you were going to a wedding or funeral. These snapshots below show a variety of teen parties from that time… The group of female students is…
50s Ladies in Kodachromes: Looking Back to Women Fashion Over 60 Years Ago
That’s what ladies in the 1950s looked like.