27 Historical Photos That Show Construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in the 1930s_top1

Construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge began with the groundbreaking ceremony on July 9, 1933. Discussion of connecting both sides of the Bay with a bridge…

One of the World’s Largest Log Cabin – The magnificent Forestry Building in Portland that was lost in a fire, 1905_ml

Dubbed by the media as the “world’s largest log cabin,” (actually, second largest), the Forestry Building was constructed as part of Portland’s Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition of 1905….

40 Nostalgic Images: Gifts That Defined Christmas for Children in the ’50s and ’60s _ US Memories _ LINH

Which gifts did children often get on Christmas in the 1950s and ’60s? Check out these cool snaps to see. 40 Nostalgic Images: Gifts That Defined Christmas…

Rare Photos of England From the 1860s and 1870s_top1

The 19th century was one of rapid development and change, far swifter than in previous centuries. During this period England changed from a rural, agricultural country to…

Fascinating Photos of the Crufts Dog Shows in the 1950s_Lap

Crufts is an international dog show, the largest show of its kind in the world, held annually in the United Kingdom. The first official “Crufts” show was…

Here’s What The Very First McDonald’s Restaurant Looked Like!_top1

The McDonald’s restaurant concept was introduced in San Bernardino, California by Dick and Mac McDonald of Manchester, New Hampshire. It was modified and expanded by their business…

January 22, 1970: Inaugural Flight of the Boeing 747 from New York to London _ US Memories _ LINH

Longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight, wider than a boulevard, and with a tail height as tall as a six-story building, the 747 was a revolution…

Fitness Through Time: Classic and Quirky Exercise Machines (1920-1970) _ US Memories _ LINH

Fitness, as we know it today, may seem to be a relatively modern invention, but physical exercise obviously goes back much further than that. Starting from the…

22 Retro Photos Capturing New Year’s Eve Celebrations in the 1950s and 1960s _ US Memories _ LINH

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Eve, also known as Old Year’s Day or Saint Sylvester’s Day in many countries, is the evening or the entire day…

Vintage Photos Revealing the Early Days of the World’s Most Iconic Companies_top1

The origins of some of the world’s most iconic companies are often shrouded in myth and legend, with stories of innovation, perseverance, and luck. But what did…