Ultimate Beach Party Queen: 15 Beautiful Photos of Annette Funicello in Swimsuit in “Beach Party” Movies During the 1960s _ US
Bikini-clad teens everywhere owe a lot to Annette Funicello. The actress, along with actor Frankie Avalon, starred in a series of Beach Party movies in the 1960s that depicted teens frolicking in the sand and living it up. Up until she starred…
33 Vintage Photos of Women’s Beachwear Styles in the 1930s _ US
While the 1920s started the trend for leisure activities like swimming, it was economic changes in the 1930s that made swimming a pastime for everyone — not just those lucky enough to live near a beach. The New Deal funded…
30 Black and White Photos That Show Beautiful Beach Fashions of the Early 1950s _ US
Known internationally as a photographer of social justice issues, Gordon Parks was also a celebrated fashion photographer for magazine such as LIFE, Vogue and Glamour. In 1940, at the age of 28, Gordon Parks walked into Frank Murphy’s fashion department store in St. Paul,…
Blue Jean Short: Favorite Fashion Trend of American Girls in the 1970s _ US
1970s fashion was a multi-style era, especially for girls. They could finally wear whatever they wanted. And jean shorts was one of their favorite styles during this period. Blue Jean Short Blue Jean Short Blue Jean Short Blue Jean Short…
Fascinating Vintage Photos From Boeing’s Archive Show How Glamorous Flying Was in the 1950s _ US
In our modern world, it’s easy to forget how cool flying actually is. But people didn’t take flying for granted in the 1950s, when air travel was still new and exciting . In that era, flight attendants served in-flight meals…
The Glamour of Flight: 30 Fascinating Vintage Photos of Sexy Stewardesses From Between the 1950s and 1970s _ US
There was something in the air in the early years of commercial aviation. Perhaps more excitement, perhaps more glamorous stewardesses… in any case, it’s worth savoring once again. In the 1950s, flying was an exotic and rare treat for most….
Blizzard of 1996: 50 Fabulous Photographs of New York City Covered in the Ice _ US
Ask anyone who lived in the Northeast or mid-Atlantic in the mid-90s to name a memorable weather event, and odds are they’ll come up with the “Blizzard of 1996.” The storm began on January 6, and spent three days dumping…
Amazing Found Photos That Show Vintage Drug Stores of California in the Early 1970s _ US
A set of amazing photos was found by Paula Wirth that shows what drug stores of Southern California in 1970 and 1971. Cosmetics, Southern California, circa July 1970 “Quality & Satisfaction” – 1970 Tooth Care, Southern California, circa July 1970 Cleaning Products, Southern…
Greasers of the 1950s: Styles, History and Vintage Photos _ US
The emergence of the “greaser” look in 1950s America can be attributed to influential figures like Elvis Presley and James Dean. This style, characterized by slick-backed hair, cuffed jeans, leather jackets, and a strong association with automobiles, became widely popular….
Vintage Photos of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Factory From Their Early Days, 1900s-1930s _ US
Founded in 1903, Harley-Davidson is one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression along with its historical rival, Indian Motorcycles. The company has survived numerous ownership arrangements, subsidiary arrangements, periods of poor economic health and product…