From 1890 to 1930, the larger cities were the focus of national attention. The skyscrapers and tourist attractions were widely publicized. Suburbs existed, but they were largely bedroom communities for commuters to the central city. San Francisco dominated the West, Atlanta dominated the South, Boston dominated New England; Chicago, the nation’s railroad hub, dominated theContinue reading “37 Fantastic Vintage Photographs Showing Life in New York City in the Early 20th Century”
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Top 12 Most Beautiful Cars of the 1920s and 1930s
Creating a list with the most beautiful cars ever made is not an easy task. Especially when tastes differ, and you have to select only a handful out of dozens of incredible designs. But here we are, with a list that could at least serve as an introduction to the vast field of automotive beauty.Continue reading “Top 12 Most Beautiful Cars of the 1920s and 1930s”
35 Interesting Advertising Posters of Liquor From the Early 1900s
26 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Hollywood Stars Enjoying Summer in the 1940s
What did Hollywood beauties look like in the 1940s during summertime? Take a look at these glamorous photos to see.
22 Stunning Photos Showing Men’s Street Fashion in the 1930s
The most characteristic North American fashion trend from the 1930s to 1945 was attention at the shoulder, with butterfly sleeves and banjo sleeves, and exaggerated shoulder pads for both men and women by the 1940s. The period also saw the first widespread use of man-made fibers, especially rayon for dresses and viscose for linings andContinue reading “22 Stunning Photos Showing Men’s Street Fashion in the 1930s”
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Times Square From Between the 1930s and 1970s
Formerly known as Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly erected Times Building – now One Times Square – the site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop which began on December 31, 1907, and continues today, attracting over a million visitorsContinue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Times Square From Between the 1930s and 1970s”
50 Black and White Studio Portraits of Beautiful Swedish Women in the Early 1930s
Women’s fashion in the 1930s was more conservative than that of the optimistic 1920s. Another contrast in fashion in the 1930s from that of the decade before was a return to a more feminine look for ladies. Women’s curves were no longer being de-emphasized, skirts became longer, and clothes returned to being near the naturalContinue reading “50 Black and White Studio Portraits of Beautiful Swedish Women in the Early 1930s”
27 Incredible Vintage Photos of Blizzards and Snowfalls in New York City’s Past
Whether they’re facing flurries of snowflakes or all-out blizzards, New Yorkers are all too familiar with old man winter! See how the Big Apple has weathered the cold…
20 Amazing Photos of London in the Early 20th Century
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom with a total population of 9,002,488. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London,Continue reading “20 Amazing Photos of London in the Early 20th Century”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1930s Volume 9
The 1930s (pronounced “nineteen-thirties” and commonly abbreviated as “the 30s”) was a decade that began on January 1, 1930, and ended on December 31, 1939. The decade was defined by a global economic and political crisis that culminated in the Second World War. It saw the collapse of the international financial system, beginning with theContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1930s Volume 9”
