Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIt is common to see 19th and early 20th century New York in black-and-white pictures, which is why […]
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In 1938, Helen Hulick, a Burglary Witness in an Los Angeles Trial, Was Jailed for Wearing Slacks in the Courtroom
This post was originally published on this siteKindergarten teacher Helen Hulick made Los Angeles court history — and struck a blow for women’s fashion — […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Studebaker’s Giant 1931 President Roadster, the Biggest Car in the World
This post was originally published on this siteWhen the so-called “biggest car in the world” was unveiled in 1931 it caused quite the stir. Studebaker, […]
Dolores Costello: The Goddess of the Silent Screen
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903 n Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, American actress Dolores Costello had become a successful and highly regarded film personality […]
Mechanical Secrets of Movie Gorillas in ‘King Kong’ (1933)
This post was originally published on this siteEver wonder how a Hollywood make-up man converts an actor into a terrifyingly realistic gorilla in those fascinating […]
40 Found Photos of Cool Dandies in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteT he 1920s was a time when fashion took a turn from the conservative, old styles into a […]
Alpine Joys in South Tyrol in the 1920s and ’30s Through Wonderful Photos
This post was originally published on this siteSouth Tyrol is an autonomous province in northern Italy, one of the two that make up the autonomous […]
35 Vintage Photos Capture People at Home From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Great Depression, new materials such as stainless steel and plastic began to emerge. Chrome plating, highly […]
Gorgeous Photos of British Actress Heather Angel in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1909 in Headington, Oxford, British actress Heather Angel began her stage career at the Old Vic in […]
Early Cluster Bomb: The Molotov Bread Basket
This post was originally published on this siteThe RRAB-3, nicknamed the Molotov bread basket (after Vyacheslav M. Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Minister) was a Soviet-made […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Frances Dee in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1909 in Los Angeles, California, American actress Frances Dee began working as a movie extra as a […]
Fabulous Portrait Photos of a Young and Handsome Robert Taylor in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 as Spangler Arlington Brugh in Filley, Nebraska, American actor and singer Robert Taylor began his career […]
January 26, 1932: Winston Churchill’s Doctors Note Allowing Him to Drink Unlimited Alcohol While Visiting USA During Prohibition
This post was originally published on this siteWhile visiting New York on December 13, 1931, Winston Churchill made the classic mistake of an Englishman in […]
30 Beautiful Photos of American Actress Andrea Leeds in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1914 as Antoinette Lees in Butte, Montana, American actress Andrea Leeds began her film career in 1933 […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor During the Filming of ‘Personal Property’ (1937)
This post was originally published on this sitePersonal Property is a 1937 American romantic comedy film starring Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor and directed by […]
22 Amazing Vintage Photographs That Prove Eating Contests Have Been Popular in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteCompetitive eating is one of those activities that you either love or hate. The idea that people could […]
Incredible Then-and-Now Photos Show How Cincinnati Has Changed in 70 Years
This post was originally published on this siteSettled in 1788, Cincinnati is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the government seat […]
From Women’s Suffrage to the Great Depression, 12 Wonderfully Weird Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe first Valentine’s cards were sent in the 18th century. Initially these were handmade efforts, as pre-made cards […]
Vintage Portraits of Women Wearing Bird Hats From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteHats are generally practical. They keep heads warm, faces shaded and bald spots covered. There was nothing practical […]
The Tin Can Tourists: Early Photographs of RV Campers
This post was originally published on this siteThe opening of highways to the southern states during the second decade of the twentieth century allowed newly […]
Incredible Photos of the 1937 Harrisburg Flood
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ohio River flooded for about three weeks in early 1937, leaving one million people homeless and 385 […]
Amazing Vintage Photos Capture People Posing With Mercedes-Benz Cars in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMercedes-Benz is known for luxury, and its iconic design. With over 100 years in the automobile industry, the […]
The Joy of Drinking: Vintage Photos of People Having a Good Time With Alcohol
This post was originally published on this siteAs Frank Sinatra once said, “I feel bad for people who don’t drink. When they wake up in […]
Two Border Patrol Officers Attempt to Keep a Fugitive in the U.S, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteTwo Border Patrol officers attempt to keep a fugitive in the U.S as he tries to get back […]
Aerial Looking Southward at Manhattan Island, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteThis incredible vintage aerial photograph show Manhattan from above in 1931. The view is looking south from somewhere […]