What Did the United States Look Like in the 1950s? Just Check Out This Gallery of 77 Fascinating Color Photographs
Watching photos from the ’50s that were taken in the United States, you may have the impression that life at that time was easier than today. Real idyll and peace. In these vintage photographs below you can see exactly how…
36 Vintage Color Photos Show What Wallpapers Looked Like in the 1950s
Date back to before 1700, wallpaper is a material used in interior decoration to decorate the interior walls of domestic and public buildings. Wallpapers can come plain as “lining paper” (so that it can be painted or used to help…
Preparing for Christmas: 37 Lovely Vintage Photos Show People Decorating Their Christmas Trees
It’s time to prepare for Christmas. There are a lot of things to do, and decorating for Christmas trees is indispensable. Look at these vintage photos to see how people decorated their Christmas trees in the past. People Decorating Their…
20 Interesting Black and White Photographs That Capture Everyday Life of the U.S. in 1942
Marjory Collins described herself as a “rebel looking for a cause.” She began her photojournalism career in New York City in the 1930s by working for such magazines as PM and U.S. Camera. In 1941, Collins joined Roy Stryker’s team of photographers at the…
The Red Skelton Hour: Freddie and the Turkey Dinner
The Red Skelton Show, a beloved staple of American television from 1951 to 1971, left an indelible mark on audiences with its timeless humor and unforgettable characters. Among its classic episodes, “Freddie and the Turkey Dinner” stands out as a comedic gem,…
Hollywood in the 1940s: 30 Years After Becoming The Most Recognizable Film Industry in the World
Hollywood is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. The neighborhood is notable for its place as the home of the U.S. film industry, including several of its historic studios. Hollywood is also a highly ethnically diverse, densely…
Incredible Photos Show Severe Winter in Boston in the 1920s and ’30s
Winter in Boston is no joke. With lows bottoming out at around 19 degrees in January, and highs averaging in the high 30s to mid-40s from December through February, you’ll need to pack layers while visiting Boston in winter. Boston…
58 Found Kodachrome Slides Show Life of the U.S. in the 1950s
The 1950s were a decade marked by the post-World War II boom, the dawn of the Cold War and the civil rights movement in the United States. “America at this moment,” said the former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in…
Life at Bethesda Fountain, Central Park in 1976
The Bethesda Fountain is one of the largest fountains in New York, measuring twenty-six feet high by ninety-six feet wide. It is one of the most well known fountains in the world. Here are some vintage photos of people gathered…
Interesting Vintage Pictures Show Funny Moments of People Riding on Roller-Coasters
These 18 interesting vintage pictures show funny moments that people riding on the roller coasters in the past. Young Women riding on coaster at the Southend Fair in Essex, England, 1938 Young Women riding on coaster at the Southend Fair…