Peek Into the Past: 42 Snapshots of 1950s Domestic Life
The architectural characteristics of homes also changed in the 1950s. Houses were smaller than in the pre-War period. Open-plan living was introduced, and the fitted kitchen was part of every household, making the housewife’s work a lot easier. Popular color…
60 of the Most Iconic Moments of the 1960s
Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll defined the 1960s. But the decade was also a time of pivotal change — politically, socially and technologically. Check out 60 of the most iconic moments of the decade. 1. The ‘Greensboro Four.’ On February…
27 Amazing Vintage Snapshots of Cool Girls of the Sixties
In the 1960s, deep cultural changes were altering the role of women in American society. More girls went on to higher education and in 1962 there were over 26,000 girls at university. Having lived away from home, and with greater…
Street View, Then & Now: New York City’s Fifth Avenue From a Century Ago vs. Today
The New York Public Library has recently released even more digitized images from their vast collection, including more than 180,000 in the public domain. With this public domain remix, you can compare the photos from the 1911 Fifth Avenue from Start to…
Stunning Black and White Photos Show How American Actresses Greeting New Year in the Past
Here are stunning vintage photos of American actresses greeting New Year. Alice Faye Alice White Ann Blyth Ann Miller Ann Rutherford Barbara Rush Bette Davis Betty Grable Billie Seward and Lucille Ball Cyd Charisse Donna Reed Dorothy Patrick Esther Williams…
12 Romantic Vintage Photos of New Year’s Kisses
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40 Beautiful Photos of Susan Peters in the 1940s
Born 1921 as Suzanne Carnahan in Spokane, Washington, American actress Susan Peters appeared in numerous bit parts before earning a minor supporting role in Santa Fe Trail (1940). She made her last film for Warner Bros. in 1942, the film noir The Big…
43 Amazing Color Photos of Railway in Chicago in the 1940s
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41 Blissful Snapshots of Elderly and Middle-Aged Couples in the 1950s
These snapshots show elderly and middle-aged couples in the 1950s. They all look happy when posing for photographing. Middle-Aged Couples in the 1950s Middle-Aged Couples in the 1950s Middle-Aged Couples in the 1950s Middle-Aged Couples in the 1950s Middle-Aged Couples…
“We Are Judson Girls” – 45 Candid Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Judson College, Alabama in the 1950s
Judson College was founded by members of Siloam Baptist Church in 1838, making it the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country. Judson was named after Ann Hasseltine Judson, the first female foreign missionary from the United States to Burma (now…