The Earliest Known Photos of 12 Major U.S Cities
Look at these photos of American cities from more than 100 years ago! It’s remarkable how much things have changed. Business Insider hunted down early photos from a handful of other big cities across the United States. Check out these early photos…
Life of the U.S in the Early 1940s Through Incredibly Colorized Photos
Jack Delano (born Jacob Ovcharov; 1914–1997) was a Ukrainian immigrant who became an accomplished photographer for the Works Progress Administration, United Fund, and most notably, the Farm Security Administration (FSA). He wore many hats as he also was a composer…
14 Historical Photos That Show the Evolution of Television From the 1920s Through the 1970s
Despite its status as a device that defines the modern age, the television has its roots in the 19th century, when scientists found ways to transmit images and sound. Even the word “television,” combining Greek and Latin roots to mean…
A photographic historical look at the sexy stewardesses of the 1960s-1980s
Pacific Southwest Airlines employee in mini-skirts and go-go boots. The flight attendant occupation took permanent shape in the 1930s as “women’s work,” that is, work not only predominately performed by women but also defined as embodying white, middle-class ideals of…
Moving entire houses by horses, 1890-1910
These vintage photographs from the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States show teams of horses being used to move entire houses to new locations. With the rapid railway and urban development boom, a lot of people found…
These Old Photos Show What the First Day of School Looked Like in the Past Century
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, where traditions and customs are shaped by the ebb and flow of time, the first day of school holds a special place. From the early 1900s to the turn of the millennium, each…
Vintage Photos of People Posing by Their TVs in the 1970s
Television became available in crude experimental forms in the late 1920s, but it would still be several years before the new technology would be marketed to consumers. After World War II, an improved form of black-and-white television broadcasting became popular…
44 Amazing Snapshots That Defined American Women’s Clothing in the 1950s
In many ways, the 1950s took a big step, especially for women. During World War II while the men were away, women began to gain an independence that was rare before the war. They left their homes to work in…
Rare Photos of Annette Funicello at Disneyland in the 1950s
Born in Utica, New York, American actress and singer Annette Joanne Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve, and rose to prominence as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey…
40 Vintage Snaps of People Dressing Up For Christmas in the 1960s
The 1960s as a whole saw many different fashions come and go. From flower-power retro, gogo, and all things groovy to tie-dye, bell-bottom pants, and the natural flower-child looks of Woodstock and the late ’60s, it was an iconic and…