20 Stunning Kodachrome Slides of the 1957 Rose Parade, Pasadena
This post was originally published on this siteOn New Year’s Day 1957, the streets of Pasadena, California, came alive with color, music, and celebration during […]
holiday & festival
Woodstock on the Water: 40 Amazing Photographs of the Ramblin’ Raft Race on Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River in 1977
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ramblin’ Raft Race (primarily the one on Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River) was a legendary, massive floating party and […]
The Story of Pickles, the Dog Who Found the Trophy After It Was Stolen Before the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England
This post was originally published on this siteFew stories in sports history match the chaotic, stranger-than-fiction drama of the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Months before […]
35 Vintage Color Photos of Canonsburg’s Fourth of July Parade in 1964
This post was originally published on this siteOn a sunny Independence Day in 1964, the small town of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania came alive with patriotic pride […]
Photos of Concertgoers From the Celebration of Life, the 1971 Disastrous Rock Festival Held in McCrea, Louisiana
This post was originally published on this siteThe Celebration of Life was a disastrous, ill-fated music festival held from June 24 to June 27, 1971, […]
45 Captivating Black & White Photos of the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1939 New York World’s Fair was one of the most ambitious and visionary events of the 20th […]
Vintage Photos of Auto Show Girls at the 1975 Chicago Auto Show
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1975 Chicago Auto Show, held at McCormick Place from February 22 to March 2, marked a major […]
Fascinating Old Photos of the 1984 Bicentennial Lebanon, PA Parade
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1984 Bicentennial Parade in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, remains one of the most cherished memories for the local community. […]
Gloria Holliday Posing With an Easter Bunny, 1951
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1951, Gloria Holliday was a regular cast member of the CBS Radio situation comedy The Harold Peary […]
Megan Williams Preparing for the “Mad Hatters Contest” Held at the Sydney Opera House, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteAustralian actress Megan Williams is seen here getting ready for the Mad Hatters Contest that took place at […]
Beautiful Vintage Postcards of Young French Women Posing for April Fool’s Day From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1508, French poet Eloy d’Amerval referred to a poisson d’avril (April fool, literally “Fish of April”), possibly […]
Beautiful Barbara Bates Posing for St. Patrick’s Day, ca. 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Bates (1925–1969) was an American actress and model who rose to prominence in Hollywood during the 1940s. […]
20 Photos of Hollywood Actresses Posing in Shamrock Patterned Dresses for St. Patrick’s Day in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this site In the 1940s, it was a common publicity practice for Hollywood studios to release holiday-themed pin-up portraits […]
Honolulu Parades in 1975 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Honolulu parades of the 1970s were a vibrant explosion of color and cultural pride, capturing Hawaii in […]
Lunar New Year in New York City: A Glimpse of the Early 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1960s, Chinese New Year in Manhattan’s Chinatown was a vibrant explosion of culture and community, […]
Party Like It’s 1953: Found Color Slides of a New Year’s Eve Costume Bash
This post was originally published on this siteStep inside a time machine to December 31, 1953. These rare, found color slides, via Phrena, capture the […]
Who Did Penny for the Guy Back in the Day?
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, “Penny for the Guy” was a ubiquitous part of British childhood. Before the rise […]
Amazing Photos From The Beatles Christmas Show of 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe Beatles’ Christmas Show of 1963 was a grand variety production conceived by their manager, Brian Epstein, who […]
The Appearance of Pink Christmas Trees in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1950s and 1960s, American culture was obsessed with the future, science, and progress. Traditional green trees […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capturing Cozy Christmas Gatherings in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteStep back in time to an era of silver tinsel, heartfelt smiles, and the soft glow of Technicolor […]
A Gallery of 51 Wonderful Christmas Covers of The New Yorker Magazine During the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe New Yorker is an American magazine featuring journalism, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons, and poetry. It […]
30 Polaroid Shots of Pets at Home During Christmas in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, taking photos of pets at home during Christmas became popular for several overlapping cultural, […]
30 Publicity Photos From the Set of the 1954 Classic “White Christmas”
This post was originally published on this siteWhite Christmas is a 1954 American musical film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, […]
46 Nostalgic Photos From the Set of “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)
This post was originally published on this site It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) is one of the most beloved American films ever made, an emotional […]
Funny Photos of Classic Hollywood Stars Walking Turkey
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Golden Age of Hollywood, it was a common publicity stunt for movie studios to stage seasonal […]