20 Vintage Photos Capture Daily Life at the Drive-In Theater – a Vanishing American Pastime _ US
It’s been 80 years since a New Jersey auto-parts store manager named Richard Hollingshead Jr. hit upon the idea of a drive-in theater. The wonder of Hollingshead’s concept, of course — as with all of the world’s greatest, most inspired,…
Rocket Express Ride: Vintage Photos of Department Store Monorail for Kids in the U.S From the 1940s and 1950s _ US
These monorails sized for kids, called the Rocket Express, that travel around and above the entire toy department (Toyland) from 1946 to 1984, along with the camera, piano and organ departments. Kids rode these monorails slowly around the toy department…
Rare photographs of early visitors to America’s National Parks, 1870-1920 _ US
Tourists pose on Glacier Point above the Yosemite Valley. 1887. The process that led up to the national park idea is complex. From arts and literature came the Romantic movement, which encouraged the experience of the mountains and wilderness. Authors…
Vintage Photos of 48 Beautiful New York Buildings That No Longer Exist
New York City is constantly being rebuilt. In the 19th and 20th centuries, dozens of beautiful old buildings were demolished to make way for new development. It wasn’t until 1966, with the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act, that…
Unboxing the Statue of Liberty through rare photographs, 1885 _ US
Unpacking of the head of the Statue of Liberty, which was delivered on June 17, 1885. The Statue of Liberty was completed in Paris in June 1884, presented to America by the people of France on July 4, 1884. The…
Before Mobile Phones, This Is How People Got in Touch With Each Other in the 1960s and 1970s _ US
In 1979, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) launched the world’s first cellular network in Japan. In 1983, the DynaTAC 8000x was the first commercially available handheld mobile phone. Today’s mobile phones are not just used to call, they also integrate…
Timber Trestles: Incredible Vintage Photos of Timber Railroad Bridges, 1850s-1900s _ US
The timber railroad bridge was once a common sight across the landscape of North America. For over a century, these wooden structures provided a crucial link in the transportation of goods and people, spanning rivers, canyons, and valleys to connect…
35 Vintage Photos Capture People With Radios During the Golden Age of Radio from between the 1920s and 1950s _ US
The Golden Age of Radio, also known as the old-time radio (OTR) era, was an era of radio in the United States where it was the dominant electronic home entertainment medium. It began with the birth of commercial radio broadcasting…
Jack Webb: The Man Behind the Iconic Voice and Badge _ US
In the annals of entertainment history, certain figures stand out not just for their talent, but for their ability to shape and redefine entire genres. One such figure is Jack Webb, a man whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the…
Henry Winkler: Multi-talented entertainment icon _ US
Henry Winkler, an accomplished actor, producer, director, and author, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Best known for his iconic role as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the beloved television sitcom “Happy Days,” Winkler’s talent and versatility…