Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Tony Curtis, and Janet Leigh at Empress Club in London, 1951
This post was originally published on this siteFrank Sinatra and his wife, Ava Gardner, with Tony Curtis and his wife Janet Leigh at a party […]
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Early Photographs of Soap Box Derby From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Soap Box Derby, a popular racing event in the United States, began in the 1930s and quickly […]
The Story of Esther Jones, aka Baby Esther, the Inspiration for Betty Boop
This post was originally published on this siteEsther Jones (aka Baby Esther), born in Chicago in 1918, was a natural performer who debuted on stage […]
Clara Bow in the Front of the Line of Wampas Baby Stars of 1924 in Hollywood, California
This post was originally published on this siteBefore a camera she could exude personality. Newsreel footage shows Clara among the Baby Stars, her unruly hair […]
Rare Photographs of Tupac Shakur at MGM Grand Casino, Hours Before the Shooting on Sept. 7, 1996
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur, who’s just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon fight at the […]
40 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Railroad Inspection Vehicles From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s were heavily influenced by the impact of World War II, which necessitated efficient and reliable transportation […]
Unmasked Led Zeppelin’s “Led Zeppelin II” Album Cover
This post was originally published on this site Led Zeppelin II was released in October, 1969, and became the first Led Zeppelin album to hit […]
Before the Beatles: Rarely Seen Photos of the Quarrymen Performing at Liverpool’s Casbah Coffee Club
This post was originally published on this siteThe Casbah Coffee Club was a rock and roll music venue in the West Derby area of Liverpool, […]
On September 11, 2001, Actor Steve Buscemi Returned to His Old Job as a NYC Firefighter to Hunt for Survivors
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 11, 2001, Steve Buscemi – the US actor known for his depictions of gangsters and weirdos […]
The Iconic Photo of Marcy Borders, Who Came to Be Known as the “Dust Lady”, on 9/11
This post was originally published on this sitePictured here is Marcy Borders, an American legal assistant who worked for Bank of America at its World […]
September 9, 1956: Elvis Presley Made His First Appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show
This post was originally published on this siteAlready owning a Number One hit with “Heartbreak Hotel,” Elvis had been on television before, but nothing compared […]
Early Photos of Salt-N-Pepa Taken by Janette Beckman in 1986-87
This post was originally published on this site British-born photographer Janette Beckman began her career at the dawn of punk rock working for music magazines […]
A Young Kurt Russell Kicking Elvis Presley in the Shin in the Film “It Happened at the World’s Fair” (1963)
This post was originally published on this siteIn one of the most interesting bits of Elvis Presley trivia, this eleven-year-old boy pictured kicking Elvis in […]
The “Medici Riccardi Horse Head” Displayed at Exhibits in Florence, Italy in 1953
This post was originally published on this siteThe equine bronze protome known as the Medici Riccardi horse head in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale of Florence […]
28 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Hollywood Actresses Posing on Bearskin Rugs
This post was originally published on this siteBearskin rugs have been created from the pelts of polar, black and grizzly bears for centuries. They were […]
Rare Photographs From Paul McCartney’s 1st Buddy Holly Week in 1976
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 7, 1976, Buddy Holly would have had 40 years old. Paul McCartney being a fan of […]
Vintage Photographs Show Car Showrooms in Washington D.C. in the 1910s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteAutomobile showrooms have come a long way since their inception, evolving into a significant part of the global […]
Freddie Mercury During His 40th “Mad Hat Party” at Garden Lodge in Kensington, London on September 5, 1986
This post was originally published on this siteFreddie Mercury traipsed around his garden in a red cotton tracksuit, smoking a cigarette. A large, sequined, marabou-feather […]
Steel Rocking Chair Designed by Peter Cooper in the 1830s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1830s Cooper designed the first steel chair in America, which was a rocking chair. Cooper produced […]
The Beatles Attend a Charity Meet-and-Greet Event at Livingston Garden, Los Angeles in 1964
This post was originally published on this siteThe garden party was planned for August 24, 1964, the day after the Beatles performed at the Hollywood […]
Working at Ford’s Factory in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteTo reduce costs and increase production of his most successful automobile — the Model T — Henry Ford […]
The Last Photo Taken of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary at Territet, Switzerland, a Week Before Her Death, 1898
This post was originally published on this sitePurported last photograph taken of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary (at left) at Territet, Switzerland, with her lady-in-waiting Irma […]
“It’s a Bird”, 1930 Stop-Motion Film About a Bird That Likes to Devour Car Parts
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s the strangest cartoon with an automotive theme you’ll ever see. From the delightfully demented mind of comedian […]
Charlie Chaplin and Anna Pavlova: A Meeting of Icons in 1922
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1922, the world witnessed an encounter between two of the most iconic figures in the realms of […]
Vintage Portraits of Krystal Fast-Food Employees From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, fast-food chains began to adopt more standardized approaches to their operations, including the appearance and […]