Few actresses, save maybe Miriam Hopkins or Kay Francis, are more closely associated with the era of pre-Code Hollywood than playful but tough-as-nails Joan Blondell. She was born Rose Joan Blondell in New York City in 1906. Joan was part of a vaudeville family and spent most of her young life traversing the country andContinue reading “40 Gorgeous Vintage Photographs of Actress Joan Blondell During the 1930s & 1940s”
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“Just Married!” – 17 Amazing Wedding Cars From the Past
28 Vintage Photographs Showing Life in London during the 1870s
(Photos by John Thomson (1837–1921))
46 Vintage Photos Showing Ladies in Shorts During the 1940s
The 1940s were not the first decade to reveal women’s legs with a pair of shorts but they did propel it into popularity, especially with young ladies. These snapshots that show young ladies wearing shorts from the 1940s.
40 Amazing Vintage Photos of Johnny Cash in the 1950s and Early 1960s
John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash’s music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound ofContinue reading “40 Amazing Vintage Photos of Johnny Cash in the 1950s and Early 1960s”
33 Vintage Photos Showing the Lindy Hop: The Dance That Defined the Swing Era
The Lindy Hop is an American dance which was born in the African-American communities in Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since then. It was very popular during the swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular duringContinue reading “33 Vintage Photos Showing the Lindy Hop: The Dance That Defined the Swing Era”
30 Amazing Color Photographs That Capture Las Vegas’ Nightlife in 1955
Las Vegas (Spanish for “The Meadows”), often known simply as Vegas, is the 26th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert.Continue reading “30 Amazing Color Photographs That Capture Las Vegas’ Nightlife in 1955”
33 Amazing Photos Of The Firebombing Of Tokyo In 1945
The firebombing of Tokyo in March 1945 — called Operation Meetinghouse by the Americans — would become the deadliest air raid in human history. Early in the morning on March 10, 1945, terrified residents of Japan’s capital awoke to an inescapable inferno. By the time the sun rose, 100,000 people would be dead, tens ofContinue reading “33 Amazing Photos Of The Firebombing Of Tokyo In 1945”
From Beehive to Flipped Bob, 22 Vintage Photos Prove That These 1960s Cool Hairstyles Were Not Just For Women
The Swinging Sixties was not only featured short skirts, but also cool hairstyles. From beehive to flipped bob, and other big hairs. They were all amazing, but not just for women… Check out these pictures to see lovely kids with their ’60s hairdos.
