Exploring Los Angeles history: Fascinating vintage photos of streetcars on the railroad _ LINH
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…
40 Vintage Postcards Capture People at Bars and Nightclubs in the Mid-20th Century_top1
Establishments providing drinks and entertainment have existed in many forms throughout history and across cultures. The beginnings of the nightclub as we know it emerged in the…
That’s What Life in the U.S. Looked Like in the 1950s_top1
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….
Motormat Memories: A Drive-In Experience in Los Angeles, Where Food Trays Arrived on Rails to Your Car _ LINH
Los Angeles’ car culture was in full bloom after the war, and the innovations that came along with an auto-centric lifestyle were also booming. No other region…
From Hot Dogs to Iconic Rides: The Evolution of Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Through Photos _ LINH
Like any hot dog on a sizzling grill, the classic Wienermobile has plumped up a bit through the ages. But its hot dog evangelizing mission has remained…
Pedal Pushers were the preferred trousers of women during the 1950s_Lap
Pedal pushers are calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s. Often cuffed and worn tight to the skin, they are related in…
34 Amazing Photos of the London Underground From the 1950s and 1960s_ml
Here is an amazing photo collection that shows underground system in London from between the 1950s and 1960s. 1. London Underground rat-catchers with their net and ferrets,…
Kids of New York City in the Late 1950s Through Amazing Black and White Photos_ml
Kids of New York City in the Late 1950s Through Amazing Black and White Photos_ml As many great cities lay in ruins after World War II, New…
Secretarial Style: 20 Captivating Vintage Photos of Secretaries from the 1950s and 1960s _ LINH
In the 1950s and ’60s, the number one job for American women was the secretarial occupation. The most common job for American women today is still the…
30 Vintage Photos Show What Kids Used to Do For Fun in the 1950s_top1
For contemporary children, it may be difficult to imagine kids having fun in the 1950s. Not only were there were no video games, even children’s television programming…