Beautiful Kodachrome Photos of Florida in the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteEver since the 1920s, Florida, nicknamed the “Sunshine State” due to its warm climate, days of sunshine and […]
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse in 1940
This post was originally published on this siteThe Tacoma Narrows Bridge was a suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Washington that spanned the Tacoma […]
American Classic Bombshell: Fabulous Photos of Jan Sterling in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in New York City, American actress Jan Sterling made her film debut in Tycoon (1947), and […]
Black and White Photos of Berlin in Ruins in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteBerlin is the most heavily bombed city in history. During World War II, large parts of Berlin were […]
Beautiful Vintage Color Photos of Sweden in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs were taken by Fredrik Daniel Bruno, an engineer and a dedicated amateur photographer born and raised […]
Photos of a Parade in WWII Hawaii
This post was originally published on this siteHawaii is a state in the Western United States located in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 […]
The Most Famous Motorcycle Photo: Rollie Free Stretched Out on the Bathing Suit Bike, Bonneville Salt Flats, Sept. 13, 1948
This post was originally published on this siteRoland “Rollie” Free (November 18, 1900 – October 11, 1984) was a motorcycle racer best known for breaking […]
Stunning Vintage Portraits of Veronica Lake the Peak-a-Boo Girl in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteVeronica Lake (born Constance Frances Marie Ockelman) developed her signature look during the filming of I Wanted Wings […]
Extraordinary Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876 – 1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, […]
Vintage Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander From Between the 1910s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876–1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, Sander first […]
Transparent Face Mask, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteSlipped over the head, a bag of cellulose tissue designed for use in skiing and other outdoor sports […]
A Photo Series Defined Lifestyle of Canadian Teenage Girls in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThere were no mods and rockers in 1940s but simply youths who wanted to have a good time. […]
Photos of American Actor Cesar Romero in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1907 in New York City, American actor Cesar Romero was active in film, radio, and television for […]
Street Life of Shanghai in 1947
This post was originally published on this site“A great, wicked and quite extraordinary city” was how, in 1947, LIFE described Shanghai. In 1947, four million […]
Vintage Photographs of Pretty Carhop Girls From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteA carhop is a waiter or waitress who brings fast food to people in their cars at drive-in […]
Rare Photos of a Hanoi Wedding in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteHanoi is the capital city of Vietnam in the north of Vietnam. It covers an area of 3,358.6 […]
Irene Dunne: One of the Best Actresses Never to Win an Oscar
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1898 in Louisville, Kentucky, American actress Irene Dunne made her Hollywood film debut in the musical Leathernecking […]
Portrait Photos of Pearl Bailey Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1946
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1918 in Newport News, Virginia, American actress and singer Pearl Bailey began by singing and dancing in […]
Creepy Vintage Snapshots of People Celebrating Halloween in the Past
This post was originally published on this siteHalloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of […]
Vintage Photos of Life in Southington, Connecticut in 1942
This post was originally published on this siteIn May 1942, during World War II, the town of Southington in Connecticut was selected by the War […]
35 Vintage Photos Show What Beaches Looked Like in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s had begun to loosen swimwear rules for women as well, where it became more acceptable for […]
Gregory Peck: One of the Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1916 in San Diego, California, American actor Gregory Peck began appearing in stage productions, acting in over […]
Stunning Vintage Black-and-White Photos of Edwin Smith
This post was originally published on this siteEdwin Smith (born Edwin George Herbert Smith) was an English photographer best known for his distinctive vignettes of […]
30 Vintage Photos of Creepy Scarecrows From the Past
This post was originally published on this siteScarecrows were originally made to do exactly what their name suggests: scare off crows and other birds that […]
26 Snapshots of Pablo Picasso Posing With His Beloved Dogs
This post was originally published on this site“Pablo loved to surround himself with birds and animals. In general they were exempt from the suspicion with […]