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Before the Internet: 25 Lovely Black and White Shots Capture Everyday Life of Children in the Past

Internet is truly a great telecommunication revolution to change the lives of people. It helps to connect us closer together, so of course it’s good for us, but with kids, not sure … Here are some lovely vintage photos of…

People on the Streets of New York City – 1970s, 80s, 90s

“I have always been more interested in the subtle and familiar moments of everyday life, not the big news stories. They are telling in different ways and just as powerful. Nothing was scripted but played out right before me.” –…

30 Photographs Show What School Buses Looked Like in the 1950s and 1960s

Here is a photo set that shows old school buses from the 1950s and 1960s. School Buses in the 1950s and 1960s School Buses in the 1950s and 1960s School Buses in the 1950s and 1960s School Buses in the…

Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Vintage photos of Tina Turner from the late 1950s to 1980s

Tina Turner (born November 26, 1939, Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.), is an American-born singer who found success in the rhythm-and-blues, soul, and rock genres in a career that spanned five decades. Widely referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”,…

Historical Photos of the New York’s Easter Parade, Capturing the City’s Most Prominent Socialites, 1900s-1930s

  Old photos of New York City’s Easter Parade offer a captivating glimpse into the past, showcasing the extravagant celebrations of the city’s elite during the early 20th century. The Easter Parade was an annual event that saw New Yorkers…

Vintage photos offer a glimpse into the bygone era of drive-in restaurants, 1920s-1950s _ US

A family at a drive-in restaurant has cool air piped into their car. 1957. During the 1920s, car ownership exploded. Everyday consumers were making more money and families were able to afford vehicles. In turn, businesses such as drive-in movie…

Vintage Photos Show the Early Days of Washing Machines, 1880s-1950s

It is said that the washing machine did more to liberate women in the 20th century than the pill or the right to work or vote. Before the advent of the washing machine, laundry was often done in a communal…

Building the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in rare photographs, 1930s

A man standing on the first cables during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, with the Presidio and San Francisco in the background. 1935. The Golden Gate Bridge is unquestionably an American icon whose symbolism power rivals that of…

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,…