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20 Amazing Photos of Celebrities in the 1950s and 1960s
In the post-war years of the 1950s, Italy saw an explosion in international film production,and as stars flocked to Rome—followed by models, playboys, and monarchs—the city wastransformed. A small band of press photographers—or ‘paparazzi’—were the very first todocument this ‘Hollywood on the Tiber’ phenomenon, and prominent among their number was ElioSorci, who pursued and capturedContinue reading “20 Amazing Photos of Celebrities in the 1950s and 1960s”
55 Stunning Color Photos of Bettie Page in the 1950s
37 Interesting Photos of Young People in Berkeley, California during the Early 1970s
(Photos © the Nick DeWolf Foundation)
38 Fabulous Photographs of Life in America during the 1950s
A Day in the Life With “The King of Cool” Steve McQueen in 1963
In the spring of 1963, already popular from his big-screen breakout as one of The Magnificent Seven and just a couple months away from entering the Badass Hall of Fame with the release of The Great Escape, Steve McQueen was on the brink of superstardom. Intrigued by his dramatic backstory and his off-screen exploits —Continue reading “A Day in the Life With “The King of Cool” Steve McQueen in 1963″
35 Stunning Photos of “The Sisters G” in the 1920s and 1930s
Eleanor and Karla Gutöhrlein, aka “The Sisters G”, were a German sister dance team in the 1920s and early 1930s (according to a 1929 magazine article, they were from Schwabisch-Hall, Germany). Eleanor (born August 18, 1909) and Karla (born December 9, 1910) differed more than a year in age, but were often thought to beContinue reading “35 Stunning Photos of “The Sisters G” in the 1920s and 1930s”
28 Vintage Photos Showing Service Stations in the US During the Early 20th Century
These amazing photos show what service stations in the US looked like in the 1920s and 1930s. (Photos via Steve Hagy on Flickr)
40 Gorgeous Portraits of 19th Century Russian Women in Traditional Costumes
60 Incredible Photos Showing Youth Culture in San Francisco in 1968
William Gale Gedney (1932-1989) was an American documentary and street photographer. It wasn’t until after his death that his work gained momentum and his work is now widely recognized. These black and white photographs of San Francisco were captured by William Gedney in 1968.
