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60 Vintage Pictures of Lovely Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants From the 1960s and 1970s

Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) was a United States airline headquartered in San Diego, California, that operated from 1949 to 1988. It was the first large discount airline in the United States. PSA called itself “The World’s Friendliest Airline” and painted a…

Forgotten photographs of a late summer Sunday in Central Park, 1942

On a lazy Sunday afternoon in September 1942, photographer Marjory Collins wandered around New York City’s Central Park capturing a series of incredible images. The amazing and quasi-candid shots show families, friends, kids, lovers, and sailors enjoying a sunny day….

Amazing Photos That Capture Rollerskates at Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 1979 _ US-LGT

These amazing color photos were taken by Mark that captured everyday life of young rollerskaters at Venice Beach, Los Angeles sometime in 1979. Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 1979 Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 1979 Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 1979 Venice Beach,…

The early teen bicycle messengers, 1908-1917

“George Christopher, Postal Tel. #7, 14 years old. Been at it over 3 years. Does not work nights. Location: Nashville, Tennessee”. November, 1910. In 1908, the National Child Labor Committee hired Lewis Hine, a New York sociologist, and photographer, to…

The Fabulous Bars & Restaurants of the Boeing 747: Amazing Vintage Photos Show the Glamorous Airline Lounges in the Sky From the 1970s

Today domestic first class means free drinks, free (perhaps edible) food, and a seat that might not leave you with a chronic back condition. While deregulation played a large role in driving down quality and prices, this ‘golden age’ of…

American Teen Fashion 50 Years Ago – Interesting B&W Pictures of High Shool Students in the US during 1960s

Their hairstyles and uniform clothes were really interesting! These B&W vintage pictures show American high school students in the 1960s. American Teen Fashion 50 Years Ago American Teen Fashion 50 Years Ago American Teen Fashion 50 Years Ago American Teen…

New York City in the 1970s Through Fascinating Photos

In the 1970s, New York City was a broken, ungovernable metropolis barreling into anarchy. New Yorkers remember this decade as the bleakest, most crime-ridden, and most uncertain time the city has ever faced. It was a time of economic, criminal,…

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…