For Book Lovers, Bookmobiles Are Oddly Romantic! Here Are 25 Fascinating Vintage Photos of American Bookmobiles From the Past.
Bookmobiles have a proud history of service dating back to the late 1850s, when a horse-drawn collection of books began making the rounds in Cumbria, England. Here in the United States, the first bookmobile is widely attributed to Mary Lemist…
45 Classic Postcards Show Inside Cocktail Lounges of the U.S in the 1950s and ’60s
A set of classic postcards from old night clubs and cocktail lounges of the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Missouri. Holiday Inn Red Slipper Cocktail Lounge, Springfield California. Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco California. Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco…
28 Interesting Vintage Photos Show People Playing Swing in the Past
These are vintage swing styles of people in the past. People Playing Swing in the Past People Playing Swing in the Past People Playing Swing in the Past People Playing Swing in the Past People Playing Swing in the Past…
45 Interesting Vintage Photographs That Show Bobby Soxers of the 1940s
Bobby soxer is a 1940s sociological coinage describing the often very zealous fans of traditional pop music, in particular its creators like singer Frank Sinatra. Bobby soxers were usually teenage girls and young adult women from about 12 to 25….
Before the No smartphones and Internet – 35 Vintage Photos Show Children Watching TV in the old
No smartphones, iPads, or any internet technology devices. The only thing of technology for entertainment this time was black and white TVs. Take a look at these lovely vintage photos to see children entertained by watching television in the past….
Before Computer: Vintage Photos of People From the Past With Their Typewriters
A typewriter is a mechanical or electromechanical machine for typing characters. Typically, a typewriter has an array of keys, and each one causes a different single character to be produced on paper by striking an inked ribbon selectively against the…
50 Wonderful Color Photographs That Show What Gas Stations Looked Like in the U.S From the 1950s and 1960s
Back then, full-service gas stations engaged in numerous marketing ploys to draw you in for fill ups. Unlike today’s gas station stores that are mostly eateries, the old-time gas station was a real service center offering specialized auto repair, tires,…
Black and White Photos of Everyday Life in Hyde Park, London in 1951
A couple holding each other in Hyde Park on a beautiful spring day. Woman walking their babies carriages and gossiping in Hyde park. People taking an evening stroll through Hyde park. Couples kicking off their shoes while…
Remembering the Miniskirt: A Glimpse into 1960s Miniskirt Fashion and Feminine Rebellion
In the swinging decade of the 1960s, a revolution was underway. The miniskirt, an audacious and provocative garment, burst onto the fashion scene, captivating women and challenging societal norms. With its hemline daringly rising above the knee, the miniskirt became…
Before Casinos: 42 Color Pics That Capture Atlantic City in the 1960s
Incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township, Atlantic City is a resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. It borders Absecon, Brigantine, Pleasantville, Ventnor…