Annette Funicello: America’s Sweetheart and Beloved Disney Icon
Annette Funicello was a name that resonated with millions of fans and a face that charmed audiences around the world. Born on October 22, 1942, in Utica, New York, Annette Joanne Funicello captured the hearts of an entire generation as…
Before iPhone, There Was Ericofon aka Cobra Phone
The Ericofon is a one-piece plastic telephone created by the Ericsson Company of Sweden and marketed through the second half of the 20th century. It was the first commercially marketed telephone to incorporate the dial and handset into a single…
Incredible Photos Show How College Dorm Life Has Changed in the U.S Over 100 Years
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s archives department has put together a collection of photos showing how student housing in the US has changed over the past 110 years. This woman’s dorm room from 1898 isn’t much different from modern day dorms: Pennants, books,…
San Juan in the 1900s – 30 Vintage Pictures Show the Capital of Puerto Rico Over 100 Years Ago
San Juan is the capital and most populous city in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1521 by Juan Ponce de León, who named it City of Puerto Rico (Rich Port). The capital of Puerto Rico is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction,…
Amazing Vintage Photos of Studebaker’s Giant 1931 President Roadster, the Biggest Car in the World
When the so-called “biggest car in the world” was unveiled in 1931 it caused quite the stir. Studebaker, one of the USA’s leading car manufacturers at the time, was behind this mammoth motor. The giant Studebaker was built by a…
As a Kid, We Always Wanted a Pedal Car: 40 Interesting Vintage Photos of Children Posing With Their Cool Pedal Cars From Between the 1920s and 1950s
When the automobile made its appearance, the pedal car soon followed. Pedal car history goes back to the 1890s when most were modeled from the real cars on the road at the time. Since their conception, pedal cars were all…
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…
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…