The 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair held over 140 pavilions, 110 restaurants, for 80 nations (hosted by 37), 24 US states, and over 45 corporations to build exhibits or attractions at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, NY. The fair is noted as a showcase of mid-20th-century American culture and technology. The nascent Space Age, withContinue reading “45 Amazing Vintage Photos of the 1964 New York World’s Fair”
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20 People Who Got Face to Face With Their Doppelgängers at Museums and Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes
What would you do if you walked around a museum and saw a person in one of the paintings bearing a striking resemblance to you? Get a fright then start excitedly posing for a photo to share with your friends for a laugh? Many people had walked into museums to appreciate artwork, but some ofContinue reading “20 People Who Got Face to Face With Their Doppelgängers at Museums and Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes”
50 Wonderful Photos Showing Life in Italy During the Late 1950s
Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Republic of Italy, is a country that consists of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and several islands surrounding it, whose territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe; it is also considered part of WesternContinue reading “50 Wonderful Photos Showing Life in Italy During the Late 1950s”
45 Retro Photos Showing Wall Decor During the 1960s
What did wall decorations look like in the 1960s? Check out these interesting snapshots to see what people picked to decorate their houses from the 1960s.
48 Amazing Color Photos That Show London’s Terminal Stations in the 1960s
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just over 9 million. 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 CityContinue reading “48 Amazing Color Photos That Show London’s Terminal Stations in the 1960s”
40 Amazing Vintage Photos of Life in Mexico during the Early 20th Century
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. MexicoContinue reading “40 Amazing Vintage Photos of Life in Mexico during the Early 20th Century”
32 Amazing Photos of New York City during the 1970s
These startling 1970s New York photos reveal a city undergoing an unparalleled transformation fueled by economic collapse and rampant crime.Reeling from a decade of social turmoil, New York in the 1970s fell into a deep tailspin provoked by the flight of the middle class to the suburbs and a nationwide economic recession that hit NewContinue reading “32 Amazing Photos of New York City during the 1970s”
40 Fascinating Photos Showing Life in Europe During the Early 1970s
Europe is a continent, also recognised as a part of Eurasia, located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. Comprising the westernmost peninsulas of Eurasia, it shares the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Asia and Africa. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean toContinue reading “40 Fascinating Photos Showing Life in Europe During the Early 1970s”
45 Vintage Photos Showing Inside American Restaurants in the 1960s
37 Amazing Candid Shots from Paris Cafés and Nightlife in 1962
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 34th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world’s majorContinue reading “37 Amazing Candid Shots from Paris Cafés and Nightlife in 1962”
