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…
48 Vintage Photographs Capture Street Scenes of Chicago in the Early 1970s
Life was good during the late ’60s and early ’70s. Railroad provided employment, church’s influenced a lot of people, heavy duty industry was still in the city, keeping people busy and employed kept a lot of people out of trouble….
Amazing Candid Photographs Capture Teenagers Dancing at the High School Dance From the 1960s and 1970s
The school dance is looming and you have no idea what moves you will shake, much less how to do those moves. Dancing in front of other people can be intimidating, especially if you’re already feeling self-conscious. These candid photographs…
These vintage photos show what air travel looked like between 1930s to 1950s
From the early days of flight and the “golden age of travel”, to modern-day airlines, air travel has changed a lot over the past century. Through this photo collection, we take a journey through time to show you what air…
Interesting Photos of Computer Stores in the 1970s and 1980s
In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, if someone wanted to buy a personal computer, they had to make a trip down to a local computer store to physically check out what was available. Once there, customers typically encountered…
24 Interesting Photos of Baylor University Students, Texas From Between the 1940s and 1950s
Baylor University is a private Baptist university in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas, it is the oldest continuously-operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the…
20 Vintage Photos From Between the 1940s and 1970s Show How Glamorous Flying Used to Be!
Although flying today is cheaper, safer, and faster than it’s ever been, it’s becoming an increasingly unpleasant experience as airlines cram more passengers into planes, causing overcrowding and delays. It’s enough to make travelers wish for the golden age of…
Rare photos show the street life of Victorian New York City, 1896
These vintage photographs, taken by photographer Alice Austen, capture the working people of New York City. They depict employees, postmen, firefighters, policemen, street cleaners, cab drivers, and other trade people whose work kept the city functioning. She also photographed people…
George Reeves: Exploring the Enigmatic Life and Legacy of Superman’s First Portrayer
George Reeves, an actor whose name became synonymous with the iconic superhero Superman, left an indelible mark on pop culture and television history. As the first actor to portray the Man of Steel on-screen, Reeves became an instant sensation. His life, however,…
Rare photos of the dangerous New York City’s subway system, 1970-1980 _ US
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, New York City’s subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of us who never had the chance to see it, Swiss photographer Willy Spiller…