28 Amazing Vintage Photographs That Capture Telephone Switchboard Operators at Work from the Past_Lap
Following the invention of the telephone in 1876, the first telephones were rented in pairs which were limited to conversation between the parties operating those two instruments….
Amazing Black and White Photos Capture SoCal’s Skate, Beach and Punk Scenes From Between the Late 1960s and Early 1980s_Lap
Spot is a man of many talents. Besides serving as the album producer and sound engineer for punk bands like the Misfits and Black Flag, the photographer,…
46 Amazing Photos Capture People Gathering on Christmas Day in the First Half of the 20th Century_Lap
Christmas wasn’t just about religion; it became a worldwide celebration, bringing joy and goodwill to everyone and weaving itself into the cultural traditions of different nations. People…
Before Television – Interesting Photos of People With Their Radios During the Radio Golden Age_Lap
The old-time radio era, sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Radio, was an era of radio programming during which radio was the dominant electronic home…
Fotomat – Remembering America’s Drive-Through Photo Processing Booths of the 1980s_ml
Video Player is loading. In the era before digital photography and the convenience of instant uploads, there existed a charming and innovative solution for getting your precious…
Poodle Skirts The Favorite Fashion Trend of Young Women Since the 1950s_ml
Video Player is loading. A poodle skirt is a wide swing felt skirt of a solid color displaying a design appliquéd or transferred to the fabric. The…
Big Hair & Tiny Swimwear 27 Snapshots Capture Spring Breaks in Daytona Beach, Florida From the Early 1980s_ml
Snapshots of the 1980s are always fun to see. Big hair, tiny swimwear, and the public displays of indecency were committed freely and without the worry that…
Short Shorts in the 1950s_Lap
The 1950s decade was the first that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear or for pinup girls. Women’s 1950s shorts came in several…
Leisure Suit The Outfit That Defined the 1970s Men’s Fashion_Lap
A leisure suit is a casual suit consisting of a shirt-like jacket and matching trousers, often associated with American-influenced fashion and fads of the 1970s. When it…
Beehive Hairdo The Women’s Popular Hairstyle Throughout the 1960s_ml
The beehive is a hairstyle in which long hair is piled up in a conical shape on the top of the head and slightly backwards pointing, giving…