Contrasting Eras: New York City in the 1920s Compared to the Present Day
The city has undergone some major changes since the Roaring ’20s. Then: Battery Park (1922) Now Then: Lower Manhattan Now Then: 34th Street & Fifth Avenue (1922) Now Then: Times Square (1922) Now Then: Times Square (1922)…
Vintage photos of everyday life in New York, 1950s
Pigeons gather in Times Square on a rainy day in 1954 in front of the marquee for “A star is Born” starring Judy Garland. These vintage photographs capture a timeless energy and diversity that is characteristic of the sleepless streets…
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…