The 1950s were a decade marked by the post-World War II boom, the dawn of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement in the United States. During the 1950s,…
In the swinging decade of the 1960s, a revolution was underway. The miniskirt, an audacious and provocative garment, burst onto the fashion scene, captivating women and challenging societal norms. With…
As you cruise along the busy streets of any major American city, you can’t miss the countless signs of fast-food joints that decorate the skyline. But before these drive-thrus became…
The Union Pacific Railroad, often called simply Union Pacific, is a freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles (51,800 km) routes in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago…
The prospect of employment in a rapidly expanding industrial economy brought millions of immigrants from Europe, Asia, and Latin America to the brink of America in the period 1891 to…
Here is a fantastic photo collection that shows street scenes of Los Angeles in the 1940s. Hawaii Theater, 5941 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, 1940 Looking north on Westwood Boulevard from…
A set of classic postcards from old night clubs and cocktail lounges of the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Missouri. Holiday Inn Red Slipper Cocktail Lounge, Springfield California. Fairmont…
Jeans are a type of pants or trousers, typically made from denim or dungaree cloth which were invented by Jacob W. Davis in partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. in…
These amazing color photos were taken by Mark that captured everyday life of young rollerskaters at Venice Beach, Los Angeles sometime in 1979. Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 1979 Venice Beach, Los Angeles…