Swing Dancing at the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThere is a remarkable bit of film, taken some time in 1939 or 1940, from the New York […]
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Wonderful Color Photos Show How People Dressed For Easter Parade in New York City in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, the phrase “Sunday’s best” meant something quite different than it does today. On Easter Sunday, […]
Olga San Juan Posing for St. Patrick’s Day in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteOlga San Juan wishing her fans a happy St. Patrick’s Day in 1945: Olga San Juan (March 16, […]
Irish McCalla Posing for St. Patrick’s Day Holiday in 1956
This post was originally published on this siteActress Irish McCalla — who portrayed television’s Sheena, Queen of the Jungle from 1955 to 1956 — may […]
40 Amazing Photographs Capture Scenes From the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival
This post was originally published on this siteSince 1968, the Isle of Wight Festival has gathered every iconic UK act and from the States, making […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Carnival Revelers in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1975
This post was originally published on this sitePort of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago and the third largest municipality, after Chaguanas and […]
Fascinating Photos of Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteWillie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic is an annual concert hosted by country music singer Willie Nelson. Nelson […]
30 Amazing Photos of Sussex Air Show in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteAn air show is a public event where aircraft are exhibited. They often include aerobatics demonstrations, without they […]
The World’s Largest Omelet Was Cooked in the World’s Largest Frying Pan in Chehalis, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteA huge crowd gathered at Alexander Park in Chehalis, Washington for the Lewis County Farmers and Merchants Picnic, […]
45 Fascinating Photos of Brussels World’s Fair in 1958
This post was originally published on this siteExpo 58, also known as the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, was a world’s fair held on the Heysel/Heizel […]
Ann Miller Posing for the New Year, ca. 1940
This post was originally published on this sitePublicity photos of actress Ann Miller showcasing her fabulous form and gorgeous gams, ca. 1940. A sexy “good […]
Watch Darlene Love Revisiting Her “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)” Hit on Letterman in December 1986
This post was originally published on this siteFor nearly 30 years straight (1986–2014), Darlene Love would appear on Letterman every year to perform her 1963 […]
45 Amazing Photos Capture People Gathering on Christmas Day in the First Half of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas wasn’t just about religion; it became a worldwide celebration, bringing joy and goodwill to everyone and weaving […]
16 Strange Vintage Christmas Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s the season to compare how many cards you have with your erstwhile friends, and while today most […]
30 Vintage Snaps of People Celebrating on New Year’s Day 1966
This post was originally published on this siteThe first of January represents the fresh start of a new year after a period of remembrance of […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Christmas Shop Fronts in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe days of post war rationing and austerity were still recent memories so, especially in the early years […]
Vintage Found Photos That Show People Dressing Up For Christmas in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s so much to love about the holiday season: From sharing gifts and Christmas greeting cards with loved […]
A Small Photo Series of a Victorian Christmas
This post was originally published on this siteAt the beginning of the 19th Century, Christmas was hardly celebrated. However, during the Victorian Era Christmas as […]
Vintage Photographs of People Dressed Up in Christmas Tree Costumes
This post was originally published on this siteMost of us are familiar with the couture and fashions of the holiday season. From the simple and […]
30 Vintage Christmas Cards in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteA Christmas card is a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of Christmas in order […]
“Christmas Traffic” by Slim Aarons, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteRed and white automobile lights on Park Avenue, New York at Christmas time in December, 1953. The rear […]
1955 Tournament of Roses Parade Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade (or simply the Tournament of Roses), is […]
40 Vintage Postcards of the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939-40
This post was originally published on this siteThe Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) (1939 and 1940), held at San Francisco’s Treasure Island, was a World’s […]
Funny Vintage Photos of Hollywood Starlets Posing With Axes for Thanksgiving
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s time for that solemn annual tradition: a thread of creepy old Hollywood Thanksgiving stills! The stills often […]
30 Amazing Thanksgiving Menus of US Hotels From the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThese days, the typical American Thanksgiving menu is pretty standardized: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pie. Back in the late […]