“48 Iconic Images Capturing Stylish Teen Fashion of the 1940s”
“48 Iconic Images Capturing Stylish Teen Fashion of the 1940s” The term ‘teenager’ was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new market, one that was…
Amazing Vintage Photos Capture Legendary Artists During a Jam Session in 1939
In August 1939, LIFE magazine sent photographer Charles Peterson to shoot an assignment which was never featured in the magazine. This invitation only jam session was organized by jazz guitarist Eddie Condon and promoter Ernie Anderson. It took place in New…
Unveiling the Surprising Ban – Pinball Prohibition in Major US Cities from the 1940s to the 1970s
The game of Pinball began far earlier than most might imagine. All the way back to the 1600s and 1700s, people enjoyed outdoor lawn games like croquet or bocce, but eventually looked for ways to bring such games indoors,…
Cool Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is a liberal arts college in New York State, with campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, and in Patchogue, Long Island. Established in 1916 and originally named St. Joseph’s College for Women,…
45 Cool Snaps That Show Christmas House Interior in the 1950s and 1960s
A cool photo collection that shows how people decorated their houses to greet Christmas in the 1950s and 1960s. Cool Snaps That Show Christmas House Interior in the 1950s and 1960s Cool Snaps That Show Christmas House Interior in…
Iconic Fashion – 22 Style Moments That Defined the 1970s
From Gucci to Halston, Laura Ashley to Biba there were plenty of brands making 1970s fashion their own back in the day, giving us hippie chic, power dressing, glam rock and even punk, all within an exceptional ten year…
Rediscovering 1970s Weddings – A Journey Through Stunning Vintage Photography
Weddings in the 1970s were influenced by many different trends; like hippie or rock-and-roll styles, and even a few pantsuits; as opposed to a single dominant style. Colored tuxedos for men also became popular in the 70s. It was…
Exploring American Restaurants in the Late 1950s and ’60s Through Stunning Postcards
By the end of the 1950s, casual dining prevails, both at home and in public, yet interest in new dining experiences, luxury, and exotic cuisines is apparent. The restaurant industry looks forward to a bright future. During the 1960s,…
35 Candid Snapshots of Women in the Kitchen in the 1960s and 1970s
In the 1960s and 1970s, the wife would be seen as the stay at home keeping the house in order, bear children and make sure everything was fit for her husband to come home to. The impression was the…
Dress Like ABBA – 11 Fashion Styles That Defined the 1970s and ’80s and Still Turn Heads Today
If you haven’t heard of the sensational pop group of the ’70s, ABBA, you have missed out on some very peppy numbers. But wait, pub hoppers and PYTs whose parents have been the pub hoppers too, would know who…