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Amazing Vintage Photographs Capture Scenes of Little Syria in New York City From the 1910s

Once upon a time in New York City, years before the World Trade Centre was built and the area known as TriBeCa came to exist, the lower west side of Manhattan was a different place. For this corner of the…

Dance ‘Til You Drop: Vintage Photographs Capture Dance Marathons in the United States During the 1920s and 1930s

Dance Marathons (also called Walkathons), an American phenomenon of the 1920s and 1930s, were human endurance contests in which couples danced almost non-stop for hundreds of hours (as long as a month or two), competing for prize money. Dance marathons…

30 Vintage Hollywood Starlet Christmas Pin-up Photos

Here’s a collection of 30 black and white photos of old Hollywood star Christmas pin-ups. Sunny Knight Carole Lombard Myrna Loy Grace Bradley Carole Lombard Norma Shearer Ann Sheridan Claire Trevor Cyd Charisse Eleanor White Marie McDonald Marceline Day Lillian…

Beautiful Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Starlets Celebrating Christmas

There is something magical about the glamour of old Hollywood, especially under festive, glimmering lights during the holiday season. From parties and presents to decorating the tree, these celebrities pulled off any celebration with style. Despite all that glamour, they…

A Christmas Classic: Vintage Stills and Behind-the-Scenes of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Take a look back at the heartwarming little movie that became a timeless Christmas classic through 21 fascinating stills and behind-the-scenes: A Christmas Classic A Christmas Classic A Christmas Classic A Christmas Classic A Christmas Classic A Christmas Classic A…

Fascinating Photos That Document Teenagers Greeting Christmas in the 1980s

In this article, let’s take a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s, where the Christmas spirit was vibrant and exuberant, captured through unique snapshots of teenagers. These charming and exciting moments are frozen in time through the lens of a…

Short Hair – One of the Favorite Women’s Hairstyles in the 1950s

In the vibrant and transformative era of the 1950s, short hair emerged as a defining and favored women’s hairstyle, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. During this period of post-war exuberance and societal shifts, women embraced short hairstyles…

Interesting Vintage Snapshots Show Women Wearing Their Sunglasses in the 1940s and 1950s

In the 1940s and 1950s, an era marked by significant global transformations, vintage photographs captured intriguing images of women sporting their distinctive sunglasses. What makes these snapshots particularly fascinating is the way women of this era showcased elegance and style…

Cool Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970

St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is a liberal arts college in New York State, with campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, and in Patchogue, Long Island. Established in 1916 and originally named St. Joseph’s College for Women, the…

18 Interesting Vintage Pictures of Fourth of July Celebrations From the Past

America celebrates July 4 as Independence Day because it was on July 4, 1776, that members of the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. Following its adoption, the Declaration was read…