President Abraham Lincoln’s Hearse in Springfield, Illinois, in 1865
This post was originally published on this siteOn May 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was laid to rest in […]
Vivid Vintage Photos of London in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThese evocative snapshots of London were taken by Bernd Loos, who on the way to visit his friends […]
30 Glamorous Color Photos of Diane McBain in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, American actress Diane McBain moved to the Hollywood area at an early age […]
30 Fabulous Portrait Photos of Fred MacMurray in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1908 in Kankakee, Illinois, American actor and singer Fred MacMurray appeared in more than 100 films and […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of the Marine Angel Going Through Drawbridges on the Chicago River in 1953
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1953, the 600-foot-long, 70-foot-wide Marine Angel transited the Chicago River. The freighter had only seven inches of […]
Pictures of Elton John With His Parents at Their Apartment in London, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteSheila Farebrother gave birth to Reginald Kenneth Dwight, later known as Elton John, on March 25 1947, in […]
The ’50s British Beach Life Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe great British seaside holiday came into its heyday in the postwar years, the 1950s and 1960s. In […]
The Most Famous Costume in Movie History Was Probably the “Little Tramp” Outfit Worn by Charlie Chaplin
This post was originally published on this siteA derby hat, cane, tight coat, baggy trousers and ill-fitting shoes: the most recognizable silhouette in cinema and […]
35 Cool Photos Show the 1960s Women’s Hairstyles
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1960s saw the onset of a counterculture revolution, with accepted social norms in every realm from music […]
13 of the Strangest Polka Album Covers
This post was originally published on this siteThe polka is originally a Czech dance and genre of dance music familiar throughout all of Europe and […]
Photos of the Ultra Rare Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept of 1970
This post was originally published on this siteNo, this isn’t a crashed UFO, but rather the ultra rare Ferrari 512S Modulo, a concept sports car […]
The German James Dean: 30 Handsome Portrait Photos of Horst Buchholz in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1933 in Berlin, German actor Horst Buchholz started getting small, uncredited on-screen parts in films like Warum? […]
Portraits of Marcel Duchamp in Drag as Rrose Selavy, ca. 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Man Ray moved to Paris, he was greeted by his friend and artistic compatriot Marcel Duchamp, who […]
Norma Talmadge: One of the Most Popular Idols of the ’20s American Screen
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1894 in Jersey City, New Jersey, American actress Norma Talmadge was a major box-office draw for more […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of Construction Workers on Utility Poles at the Turn of 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMost people don’t think much about the wooden utility poles in their neighborhood. However, they rely on them […]
“Coke Keeps You Thin!” – 1961 Coca-Cola Commercial
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1961, a Coca-Cola ad aired on television in which a very bold claim is made: that Coke […]
Visions Of the Future: 16 Gorgeous NASA’s Space Travel Posters in Retro Style
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1962, the NASA Art Program was established. Artists, including Norman Rockwell, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Mitchell Jamieson, […]
Hokkaido People in the 1950s Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteHokkaido is the second largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait […]
Interior of the ’50s American Houses Through Amazing Kodachrome Slides
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s was a decade that brought massive changes into the homes of Americans. The post-World War II […]
Vintage Photos of Immigrants at Ellis Island, 1950
This post was originally published on this siteEllis Island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served […]
Amazing Vintage Fingers Hole Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSpanning from approximately 1905 to 1915 in the United States, the golden age of postcards stemmed from a […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Olivia Hussey in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Olivia Hussey moved with her mother and younger brother to London. At […]
Vintage Photos of Auto Polo Players Compete With Customized Renault Cars in Vincennes, France, October 1956
This post was originally published on this siteA vigorous game of Motor Car Polo, the latest craze to sweep Vincennes, France in 1956. The players […]
A surreal photo shoot of Salvador Dalì in his seaside villa, 1955
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1955, photographer Charles Hewitt visited Salvador Dalí and his wife (and muse) Gala at their home to […]
Photos of Rudolph Valentino During the Filming of ‘The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse’ (1921)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a 1921 American silent epic war film produced by Metro Pictures […]