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35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity from Between 1905-1914

Ellis Island is a federally-owned island in New York Harbor that was the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States. From 1892 to 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants arriving at the Port of New York and New Jersey were processed there under federal law. Today, it is part of the Statue of Liberty NationalContinue reading “35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity from Between 1905-1914”

20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s”

19 Lovely Portrait Photos of Famous Moms With Their Kids

Here’s a selection of 19 lovely vintage photos of famous moms (Jackie Kennedy, Shirley MacLaine) with their kids, famous kids (Liz Taylor, Sophia Loren) with their moms and, in a few instances, famous kids with their famous moms. According to LIFE magazine, the focus of the gallery is most decidedly not meant to suggest thatContinue reading “19 Lovely Portrait Photos of Famous Moms With Their Kids”

36 Amazing Photos Showing Children During World War 2

An untold number of children were touched by the atrocities of World War II. Throughout the war, the proportion of civilian deaths to military deaths is said to have been as high as three to one — and some countries were definitely affected much worse than others. The country most affected during the war wasContinue reading “36 Amazing Photos Showing Children During World War 2”

45 Beautiful Photographs of Teenager Judy Garland in the 1930s

Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress, singer, vaudevillian, and dancer. With a career spanning 45 years, she attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on the concert stage. Renowned for her versatility, she receivedContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photographs of Teenager Judy Garland in the 1930s”

60 Amazing Black and White Photographs Captured Youth Culture and Street-Style Fashion in California From 1969 – 1973

A hippie, also spelled as hippy, was a member of the counterculture of the 1960s, originally a youth movement that began in the United States during the mid-1960s and spread to other countries around the world. The word hippie came from hipster and was used to describe beatniks who moved into New York City’s GreenwichContinue reading “60 Amazing Black and White Photographs Captured Youth Culture and Street-Style Fashion in California From 1969 – 1973”

30 Amazing Photos of London Street Children From the Early 1900s

Around 1900, photographer Horace Warner took a series of portraits of some of the poorest people in London – creating relaxed, intimate images that gave dignity to his subjects and producing great photography that is without comparison in his era.

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.