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…
30 Rare and Amazing Black and White Photographs of the 1969 Woodstock Festival Taken by Baron Wolman
Baron Wolman was Rolling Stone magazine’s first photographer. In 1969 he was on the road photographing music festivals around the USA on assignment for Rolling Stone magazine when word started to trickle through about a major musical event happening in upstate New York. Joining…
Inside a 1947 Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, the “Largest and Fastest Aircraft in Commercial Service”
After World War II, Boeing reentered the commercial market with a new long-range airliner, the Stratocruiser (Model 377). It was the first Boeing commercial transport since the Stratoliner, and like its military counterpart, the C-97, was based on the B-29…
This Was What Every Popular Fast-Food Restaurant Looked Like the Day They Opened
As you cruise along the busy streets of any major American city, you can’t miss the countless signs of fast-food joints that decorate the skyline. But before these drive-thrus became a common sight at every highway stop, these fast-food places…