Yearly Archives: 2021
18 Vintage Photos Showing New York During the 1950s
While looking through his aunt’s attic in 2009, Soren Larson found a treasure trove: His grandfather, an amateur photographer named Frank Oscar Larson whom Soren describes as the “family shutterbug,” had taken a remarkable collection of New York street scene photos in the 1950s. The pictures had been tucked away in the attic since 1964,Continue reading “18 Vintage Photos Showing New York During the 1950s”
48 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Model & Painter Renée Perle From 1929-1931
Born in Romania, Renée Perle, a Romanian-Jewish girl who moved to Paris, is famous as the first muse of the famous French photographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue (1894-1986), who is considered one of the leading photographers of the 20th century. Renée lived with Lartigue as his girl friend, having met her in 1929. Her spectacular beauty inspiredContinue reading “48 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Model & Painter Renée Perle From 1929-1931”
37 Fascinating Photos of People With Their Radios During the Golden Age of Radio, 1920s-1950s
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 entertainment medium. It began with the birth of commercial radio broadcasting in the early 1920s and lasted until the 1950s, when television superseded radio as the medium ofContinue reading “37 Fascinating Photos of People With Their Radios During the Golden Age of Radio, 1920s-1950s”
42 Vintage Photos of Life in Paris during the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos Showing the Making of ‘Return of The Jedi’ (1983)
After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to make Vader return from the dark side of the Force. Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, marketed as simply Return of the Jedi, is a 1983 science fiction filmContinue reading “50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos Showing the Making of ‘Return of The Jedi’ (1983)”
28 Remarkable Photos Showing the World in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
18 Vintage Photos of The Sun and Star Rooftop Café in Atlantic City in the Winter of 1948
Visiting Atlantic City in January, you most likely wouldn’t have your bikini and sunglasses in tow, but in the winter of 1948, the Senator Hotel had a secret weapon for attracting guests all year round. Perched above the snow-capped buildings of the seaside resort, this skyscraper hotel boasted a portal to the tropics with aContinue reading “18 Vintage Photos of The Sun and Star Rooftop Café in Atlantic City in the Winter of 1948”
35 Incredible Vintage Photos of U.S. Presidents When They Were Young
The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown substantially since its formation, as hasContinue reading “35 Incredible Vintage Photos of U.S. Presidents When They Were Young”
