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25 Amazing Photos of U.S. Post Office Buildings From the Early 1900s _ US

The architecture of the United States demonstrates a broad variety of architectural styles and built forms over the country’s history of over two centuries of independence and former Spanish and British rule. Post office buildings of the United States in…

Vinyl listening booths to discover new music, 1950s _ US

Young men listening to songs in a special listening booth. 1954. Nowadays you can easily listen to new songs on your smartphone using your earphones, but this wasn’t the case in the past. Many music stores in the 1950s introduced…

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Preparing and printing the New York Times, 1942 _ US

Long before the age of computerized printing presses and journalists being able to file stories via computer, the process of creating the day’s newspaper was a much more arduous, hand-made process. In September 1942, Office of War Information photographer Marjory…

52 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show the United States in the 1900s _ US

Here is an amazing collection of rarely-seen vintage photos capturing the U.S scenes in the 1900s. The Flatiron Building, New York in 1902 The lakefront from Illinois Central Station, Chicago, 1901 The obelisk in Central Park, New York, circa 1900…

The world’s first gym machines designed by Dr. Gustav Zander, 1892 _ US

“Has the day at school left you a little tired and stiff? With a little torso-stretching, you’ll soon feel revitalized.” The use of mechanical means for the application of exercise in therapeutics was first systematized and employed in a complete…

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Michael J. Fox: An Icon of Resilience and Hope Amidst Adversity _ US

Michael J. Fox is a name synonymous with talent, resilience, and an indomitable spirit. From his early beginnings in showbiz to his iconic roles and his inspiring battle against Parkinson’s disease, Fox’s journey has captivated hearts worldwide. This article delves…

37 Amazing Photos Show Students in Their Dorm Rooms From Between the 1900s and 1910s _ US

What did a dorm room look like over 100 years ago? How about students in this era? Just check these amazing photos to see. Was this article helpful? Yes No Related articles 14 Historical Photos That Show the Evolution of…

Nostalgic Snapshots of People Enjoying Picnics During the Early and Mid-20th Century _ US

As the world advances and technology changes the way we spend our leisure time, it’s easy to forget the simple pleasures of the past. One such pleasure is picnicking, a timeless activity that has been enjoyed for generations. In the…

When the early hairdryers looked like crazy robots, 1910-1930 _ US

In 1890 the first hairdryer was invented by French stylist Alexander Godefroy. Blow dryers were invented in the late 19th century. The first model was created by Alexander F. “Beau” Godefroy in his salon in France in 1890. His invention…

Amazing Vintage Photographs of Automats in New York From the 1940s and 1950s _ US

Once the largest restaurant chain in the United States, Automats were a sort of intermediate between a cafeteria and a vending machine. The walls of the Automat were lined with individual, glass-fronted compartments containing a plate of food. A 1902…