Jack Webb – The Man Behind the Iconic Voice and Badge_Lap
In the annals of entertainment history, certain figures stand out not just for their talent, but for their ability to shape and redefine entire genres. One such…
Favorite Styles of ’40s Teenage Girls – Skirts and Saddle Shoes_Lap
The term ‘teenager’ was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new…
Cool Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970_Lap
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is a liberal arts college in New York State, with campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, and in Patchogue, Long…
32 Fascinating Color Photographs Capture Christmas Winter Scenes in the United States During the 1950s_Lap
Winter is always cold and long, but you have to make the most of the season. Take a look at how people used to celebrate the snow…
Interesting Vintage Photos of Los Angeles Railway Streetcars_Lap
We are looking east on Oregon Avenue in 1906, which was the original name of Santa Monica Boulevard in this part of Los Angeles, California. The line…
Taste of a Decade-A Glimpse Inside American Restaurants and Cafeterias in the 1940s_Lap
During the war (1941-1945) the creation of 17 million new jobs finally pulls the economy out of the Depression. Millions of married women enter the labor force….
Female Short Pants in the 1950s – The Day When the Shorts Were “Short Shorts”_Lap
The 1950s decade was the first decade that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear. 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to…
48 Interesting Vintage Photographs That Show Bobby Soxers of the 1940s_Lap
Bobby soxer is a 1940s sociological coinage describing the often very zealous fans of traditional pop music, in particular its creators like singer Frank Sinatra. Bobby soxers…
30 Vintage Photos Show How Cool Moms Were in the 1960s_Lap
The 1960s saw a flourishing in art, music and fashion. The term “The Sixties” is used to denote the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends around…
These Casual Snapshots Show What Kitchens Were Like in the 1960s_Lap
The 1960s was a remarkable and dynamic era marked by various styles and influences that left a profound impact on architecture and design. Within this period of…