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18 Photos of Middle-Class Life in the ’70s vs. Today

By Rachel Schneider on May 10, 2025

A family of seven, dressed formally, smiles around a dining table set with food, including a roasted turkey, fruit, and vegetables, in a warmly lit dining room with yellow walls and framed art.

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A young boy in blue overalls eagerly looks through a toy store window display filled with dolls, stuffed animals, toy boats, and other colorful toys. The scene is bright and nostalgic.

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By Rachel Schneider on May 17, 2025

A group of people, including adults and children, sit around a picnic table covered with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth, sharing a meal outdoors in front of a house on a sunny day.

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A man, woman, and young girl sit together on a wooden dock by a lake, looking out at the water. Trees line the distant shore, and another person stands fishing in the background. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful.

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Nine military helmets with camouflage covers are mounted on a wall above two glass display cases containing various green military gear, including canteens, pouches, and bags, all labeled "US.

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A woman on someone’s shoulders flashes peace signs at an outdoor concert, surrounded by a large, cheering crowd. The image is in black and white, evoking a sense of the 1960s or 1970s festival scene.

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17 Iconic Photos of Woodstock ’69

By Alina Wang on May 16, 2025

A family enjoys a picnic at a campsite with a pop-up camper in the background. They prepare food on a table covered with a red-and-white checkered cloth in a grassy, wooded area. Camping supplies are visible around them.

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20 Vintage Photos of Summer Camping Trips

By Rachel Schneider on May 15, 2025

An abandoned, dimly lit mine tunnel with rusty tracks, wooden supports, and wet, muddy ground surrounded by rocky, yellow-brown walls. Light shines faintly from the far end of the tunnel.

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By Erin Kuschner on May 16, 2025

A vintage white convertible car is parked by a waterfront street lined with palm trees. Boats and buildings are visible across the water under a partly cloudy sky.

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15 Classic 1960s Cars That Are Still Incredibly Cool

By Rachel Schneider on May 15, 2025

A woman stands in front of a group, holding plastic containers, demonstrating their use to an audience of women seated in a living room decorated with plants and furniture.

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14 Photos of 1950s Tupperware Parties

By Alina Wang on May 15, 2025

A large roadside billboard advertises the 1955 Ford car, showing a green and white model. Below the sign, an older black car is parked on a dirt lot with several other parked cars and an industrial building in the background.

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By Alina Wang on May 15, 2025

A retro-futuristic living room with curved walls, large circular window, floral-patterned sofa, vintage TV, and mid-century modern decor including a black chair and kidney-shaped coffee table. Lush greenery is visible outside.

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17 Photos of Bold 1960s Living Rooms

By Alina Wang on May 15, 2025

Black-and-white photo of classic cars parked at a drive-in theater at night, with a large sign showing films starring Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, Mae West, and W.C. Fields.

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A vintage Chicken of the Sea tuna can label features a cartoon mermaid and a photo of a child wide-eyed and biting into a sandwich. Text above reads: “What’s the best tuna? ...and has a Mermaid on the label!”

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By Alina Wang on May 14, 2025

An elderly woman wearing glasses and a yellow sweater sits and reads a handwritten letter, holding the letter in both hands. A cozy blanket covers her lap, and a table with papers is visible in the background.

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A family enjoys an outdoor picnic in a backyard, with a man grilling burgers, a woman serving food, and children gathered around a table covered with a red-checkered cloth.

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Here’s What Suburban Backyards Looked Like Before Fancy Decks and Pools Took Over

By Rachel Schneider on May 15, 2025

A woman adjusts a girl’s hair as she stands with a young man in a white tuxedo and pink bow tie and cummerbund. The girl wears a shiny pink dress and smiles, while the young man looks at her fondly. They stand in front of a decorated doorway.

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These 21 Photos Capture 1970s Grocery Stores in Their Prime

By Alina Wang on May 14, 2025

Left: A woman in jeans and a tank top sits on the ground by a turquoise van, holding a large wrench. Right: A man with a receding hairline and patterned shirt smiles while holding up a newspaper article.

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37 Vintage Photos Showing What Everyday Life Looked Like in 1975

By Colby Droscher on May 15, 2025

A light blue 1964 Plymouth Fury 4-door sedan is parked on a dirt road, viewed from the rear side. The car features chrome trim and round taillights. Text above reads “64 Plymouth Fury 4-Door Sedan.”

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A group of children are laughing and racing in burlap sacks on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky, with a building and umbrellas in the background.

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By Erin Kuschner on May 13, 2025

Four girls and one boy dressed in colorful, vintage 1960s-style clothing walk on a sidewalk past a suburban house with a church steeple in the background on a sunny day.

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A family portrait from the 1980s shows three children sitting in front of a man, with a woman standing behind them. The group is indoors, surrounded by vintage decor and patterned wallpaper.

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By Alina Wang on May 13, 2025

A black-and-white photo of a man with long hair and a thick mustache beside a color photo of a woman with brown hair eating pink cotton candy outdoors.

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By Colby Droscher on May 15, 2025

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