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Amazing Vintage Photos of Studebaker’s Giant 1931 President Roadster, the Biggest Car in the World

When the so-called “biggest car in the world” was unveiled in 1931 it caused quite the stir. Studebaker, one of the USA’s leading car manufacturers at the time, was behind this mammoth motor. The giant Studebaker was built by a…

As a Kid, We Always Wanted a Pedal Car: 40 Interesting Vintage Photos of Children Posing With Their Cool Pedal Cars From Between the 1920s and 1950s

When the automobile made its appearance, the pedal car soon followed. Pedal car history goes back to the 1890s when most were modeled from the real cars on the road at the time. Since their conception, pedal cars were all…

Before the Internet: 25 Lovely Black and White Shots Capture Everyday Life of Children in the Past

Internet is truly a great telecommunication revolution to change the lives of people. It helps to connect us closer together, so of course it’s good for us, but with kids, not sure … Here are some lovely vintage photos of…

Vintage photos offer a glimpse into the bygone era of drive-in restaurants, 1920s-1950s _ US

A family at a drive-in restaurant has cool air piped into their car. 1957. During the 1920s, car ownership exploded. Everyday consumers were making more money and families were able to afford vehicles. In turn, businesses such as drive-in movie…

Building the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in rare photographs, 1930s

A man standing on the first cables during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, with the Presidio and San Francisco in the background. 1935. The Golden Gate Bridge is unquestionably an American icon whose symbolism power rivals that of…

Rare photographs document the carving the iconic Mount Rushmore (1927-1941)

Project leader Gutzon Borglum examines a scale model in his studio below Mount Rushmore. 1930. The idea of creating a monumental sculpture in the Black Hills was first suggested in 1923 by South Dakota state historian Doane Robinson, who had…

Amazing Vintage Photos of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from the Early Days, 1920s-1950s.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an American tradition that has been celebrated for almost a century. Every year, millions of people gather on the streets of New York City to witness the iconic parade, featuring massive floats, marching bands,…

48 Vintage Photographs Capture Street Scenes of Chicago in the Early 1970s

Life was good during the late ’60s and early ’70s. Railroad provided employment, church’s influenced a lot of people, heavy duty industry was still in the city, keeping people busy and employed kept a lot of people out of trouble….

Amazing Candid Photographs Capture Teenagers Dancing at the High School Dance From the 1960s and 1970s

The school dance is looming and you have no idea what moves you will shake, much less how to do those moves. Dancing in front of other people can be intimidating, especially if you’re already feeling self-conscious. These candid photographs…

These vintage photos show what air travel looked like between 1930s to 1950s

From the early days of flight and the “golden age of travel”, to modern-day airlines, air travel has changed a lot over the past century. Through this photo collection, we take a journey through time to show you what air…