Old US

Timeless Style: 42 Snapshots Showcasing the Cool Factor of Jeans on 1950s Girls

  Invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873, jeans marked culture of the last 140 years probably more than we think. Jeans are undeniably a fashion mainstay, but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, jeans are one…

Haunting photos capture the life inside the squalid New York’s tenements, 1885-1900

  A boom in New York’s population in the mid-to-late 1800s led to the rise of tenement housing in lower Manhattan. Tenements were low-rise buildings with multiple apartments, which were narrow and typically made up of three rooms. Because rents…

Magnificent pictures of New York’s old Penn Station before it was demolished, 1910-1963

  During the first half of the twentieth century, the original Pennsylvania Station was one of New York City’s grandest landmarks, a palace in the middle of Manhattan. These photographs take readers back in time to the height of Penn…

Historical Photos of the New York’s Easter Parade, Capturing the City’s Most Prominent Socialites, 1900s-1930s

  Old photos of New York City’s Easter Parade offer a captivating glimpse into the past, showcasing the extravagant celebrations of the city’s elite during the early 20th century.The Easter Parade was an annual event that saw New Yorkers dressed…

18 Photos Demonstrating Why the Station Wagon Was the Ultimate Family Car

  The 1960s were the pinnacle of the Wagon Era. Who else remembers piling as many kids as we could into the old wagon and watching a movie at the drive-in? No seat belts, no stress, just playing games and…

“Enchanting Dwellings: Vintage Photographs of Homes Carved within Giant Tree Stumps, 1880s-1920s”

  When settlers headed to the Pacific Northwest, they were forced to improvise dwellings and start their lives from scratch. Finding the stumps of gigantic trees that had been felled by logging companies still rooted in the ground, they saw a great…

“Kodachrome Chronicles: A Colorful Journey Back to 1940s Manhattan”

  Step into a time machine through a series of vivid Kodachrome photographs that offer an enthralling glimpse into the bygone streets of Manhattan during the early 1940s. These colorful snapshots serve as portals to a city pulsating with life,…

“Picnic Memories Unfold: A Glimpse into Mid-Century Leisure and Joy”

  As the world advances and technology changes the way we spend our leisure time, it’s easy to forget the simple pleasures of the past. One such pleasure is picnicking, a timeless activity that has been enjoyed for generations. In…

Famous Dogs and Their Inspiring Stories: Touching Tales of Man’s Best Friend

  These are the inspiring stories of dogs who have made a lasting impact on history. From an English Pointer honored for bravery in World War II to a loyal Newfoundland who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition, these canines…

22 incredibili immagini a colori della vita quotidiana nell’Italia degli anni ’60

  Ecco come appariva la vita quotidiana in Italia negli anni ’60. Barca sul canale, Venezia, 1963 Ponte e barca a Venezia, 1962 Canale di Venezia con chiatte da carico, 1963 Villaggio di pescatori a Venezia, 1962 Lago di Como,…