Black and White Photos Show the Life at the School Bus Stop in New Jersey in the Early 1970s
American photographer Ralph Morse took these lovely photos that show the life of children at the school bus stop in New Jersey in 1971.
Amazing Vintage Photographs of People With Their Scooters From the 1940s
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary defines a motor scooter as a motorcycle similar to a kick scooter with a seat, a floorboard, and small or low wheels. The US Department of Transportation defines a scooter as a motorcycle that…
Motormat Memories: A Drive-In Experience in Los Angeles, Where Food Trays Arrived on Rails to Your Car
Los Angeles’ car culture was in full bloom after the war, and the innovations that came along with an auto-centric lifestyle were also booming. No other region is more associated with drive-thru, drive-in restaurants and drive-in theaters than Southern…
Dolphin shorts: Trendy fashion statement of the 1980s
Dolphin shorts or Dolfins are a specific style of unisex shorts worn for athletics. They are typically very short and were originally made from nylon with contrasting binding, side slits, and rounded corners, with a waistband at the top—a…
From Hot Dogs to Iconic Rides: The Evolution of Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Through Photos
Like any hot dog on a sizzling grill, the classic Wienermobile has plumped up a bit through the ages. But its hot dog evangelizing mission has remained the same since 1936. And nothing has changed with its iconic orange…
Above the City: Unveiling the Story Behind an Iconic Photograph, ‘Lunch Atop A Skyscraper’
The iconic photograph known as “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” captures a moment frozen in time, taken on September 20, 1932. In this black-and-white image, eleven intrepid ironworkers find themselves seated upon a steel beam, soaring 850 feet (260 meters)…
Big Hair & Tiny Swimwear – 28 Snapshots Capture Spring Breaks in Daytona Beach, Florida From the Early 1980s
Snapshots of the 1980s are always fun to see. Big hair, tiny swimwear, and the public displays of indecency were committed freely and without the worry that they might end up on Twitter. Documentary photographer W. Keith McManus captured…
These Videophones From the Future Past Are Cooler Than Your iPhone’s FaceTime
Can you even remember what life was like before video technologies like FaceTime or Skype? Out of all of the fantastic tech that the Internet has made possible, video conferencing is by far one of the most impactful. Modern…
Vintage Photos That Prove Winters Were Harder in the Past
Frigid temps dragging you down? Let these classic winter weather photos from the Library of Congress archives make you feel glad to be living in the 21st century. 1. Shoveling inside your car In 1917, the year that this…
Kids of New York City in the Late 1950s Through Amazing Black and White Photos
Kids of New York City in the Late 1950s Through Amazing Black and White Photos_ml As many great cities lay in ruins after World War II, New York City assumed a new global prominence and became known as one…