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33 Vintage Photos Showing the Lindy Hop: The Dance That Defined the Swing Era

The Lindy Hop is an American dance which was born in the African-American communities in Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since then. It was very popular during the swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular duringContinue reading “33 Vintage Photos Showing the Lindy Hop: The Dance That Defined the Swing Era”

30 Amazing Color Photographs That Capture Las Vegas’ Nightlife in 1955

Las Vegas (Spanish for “The Meadows”), often known simply as Vegas, is the 26th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert.Continue reading “30 Amazing Color Photographs That Capture Las Vegas’ Nightlife in 1955”

40 Wonderful Portraits of Victorian Couples on Their Wedding Days

The wedding day was considered to be the most important day in the life of a Victorian girl. The girls were taught from the early age to marry and to take care of the family. The marriage of a girl was something very special for the mother, the soon to be bride and her family.Continue reading “40 Wonderful Portraits of Victorian Couples on Their Wedding Days”

50 Beautiful Color Photos Show Life in York County, Pennsylvania During the 1950s

Created in 1749 from part of Lancaster County and named either after the Duke of York, an early patron of the Penn family, or for the city and shire of York in England, York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its county seat is York. York County comprises the York-Hanover, PennsylvaniaContinue reading “50 Beautiful Color Photos Show Life in York County, Pennsylvania During the 1950s”