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19 Vintage Tailgate Photos That Are Pure Americana

Black and white photo of people tailgating between rows of parked cars, with folding chairs, tables, picnic food, and American flags, surrounded by trees in the background.

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Black and white photo of people tailgating between rows of parked cars, with folding chairs, tables, picnic food, and American flags, surrounded by trees in the background.

19 Vintage Tailgate Photos That Are Pure Americana

By Rachel Schneider on October 20, 2025

A light blue vintage car with a white roof is parked on grass at an outdoor car show. People stand nearby, and other classic cars are visible in the background under trees.

15 Photos of Iconic Convertibles Through the Decades

By Rachel Schneider on October 20, 2025

Two black and white photos show groups of people in vintage Halloween costumes and masks, including devils, animals, and ghostly figures, standing together and posing for the camera.

The ’60s Halloween Vibes Are Immaculate in These Vintage Photos

By Alina Wang on October 20, 2025

On the left, four men pose humorously on a ladder, stacked on each other's backs. On the right, a woman in ornate traditional clothing and an elaborate crown looks to the side. Both images are in black and white.

Step Into the Past: 30 Vintage Photos That Show What Life Was Like in 1900

By Rachel Schneider on October 20, 2025

Split image: On the left, a man with curly hair smiles while wearing a blue work shirt with patches. On the right, a bearded man with medium-length hair looks at the camera, also wearing a denim shirt against a dark background.

15 Unexpected Male Celebrity Crushes That Just Make Sense

By Rachel Schneider on October 18, 2025

Left: A young girl with blonde hair drinks from a large cup and wears a graphic t-shirt. Right: Two men pose outdoors; one is shirtless with tattoos and a mustache, the other wears sunglasses and a white shirt.

29 Photos That Bring Us Back to the Late ’90s

By Rachel Schneider on October 17, 2025

A black-and-white split image: Left—five men in suits and hats pose by a sign saying “Hotel Happy”; Right—an older man in sunglasses and suit walks, surrounded by men and photographers.

21 Photos of Old-School Gangsters and Street Gangs

By Alina Wang on October 17, 2025

Two black-and-white photos: Left, a man in a suit sells remedies from a small stand as a woman looks on. Right, a man gestures toward a roadside table labeled "Goshert's Household Remedies," with two women seated behind it.

20 Vintage Photos From When Street Vendors Ruled the Block

By Alina Wang on October 17, 2025

Left: Woman with blond hair in a black top and white pants sits indoors holding a notebook. Right: Three men in coats and hats sit on the ground in front of a yellow sign that reads "We slay for Peace" near vehicles and flags.

These Photos Bring Everyday Life in 1953 Into Focus

By Alina Wang on October 16, 2025

Left: A somber family with parents and five children stands in worn clothing by a wooden doorway. Right: Three men in caps eat soup and bread at a table, appearing serious and focused on their meal.

26 Powerful Photos That Show Poverty’s Stark Reality From Decades Past

By Alina Wang on October 16, 2025

A black and white yearbook spread features "Seniors Who's Who" with superlatives like "School Spirit" and "Class Clowns" on the left, and a photo of the "Cutest Couple" riding a tandem bike on the right.

16 Yearbook Award Photos That Will Bring You Straight Back to High School

By Rachel Schneider on October 15, 2025

A vintage billboard advertises Nabisco Oreo cookies, showing two girls eating Oreos and a hand reaching for an Oreo from a TV screen. The sign reads “Switch to OREO.” Classic cars are parked below.

Throwback Ads: 22 Bold and Quirky Billboards From Another Era

By Alina Wang on October 15, 2025

Split image: Left shows two men using a funnel to fill bottles, possibly with alcohol, during Prohibition. Right shows a group of women in vintage swimsuits and headbands, one holding a parasol, posing outdoors.

These Old-School Photos Take Us All the Way Back to 1925

By Alina Wang on October 15, 2025

A split image: on the left, a woman with light skin and blonde hair smiles at the beach, wearing a denim jacket; on the right, a woman with dark skin and straight hair poses on a red carpet in a light purple dress.

20 Actresses Who Captured Everyone’s Hearts in the ’90s

By Alina Wang on October 15, 2025

Two side-by-side black and white photos: On the left, two women hold “VOTING IS PEOPLE POWER” signs; on the right, Indigenous people in traditional dress wait in line at a polling station.

19 Photos That Take Us Through America’s History of Voting

By Rachel Schneider on October 14, 2025

Split image: On the left, a smiling man in a shearling coat sits outside. On the right, Albert Einstein stands and gestures while speaking to a group of seated young men in suits in a classroom.

16 Colorized Portraits of Historical Figures

By Rachel Schneider on October 14, 2025

A black-and-white split image: left, a man sits with two children on his lap; right, children wearing helmets refuel small pedal cars at old-fashioned gas pumps.

32 Striking Photos Showing Life in 1931

By Alina Wang on October 14, 2025

Two photos side by side: On the left, a woman in a decorative jacket and a man in a tuxedo pose together at an event, holding drinks. On the right, a woman hugs a man in a patterned shirt and cap at an outdoor gathering.

These 15 Celebrity Couples Once Ruled the Red Carpet

By Rachel Schneider on October 13, 2025

20 Powerful Photos Capturing Workers on Strike

By Alina Wang on October 13, 2025

A split image: on the left, a bride and groom in formal attire descend steps at a grand wedding; on the right, a group of teens in casual clothes smile and gesture enthusiastically in a classroom.

32 Photos That Take Us All the Way Back to 1981

By Alina Wang on October 12, 2025

A retro-futuristic living room with curved glass walls, a round floral sofa, a vintage TV, bright yellow and orange accents, a modern black chair, and a garden visible outside. Decor includes books and plants.

18 Living Rooms That Show the Bold Style of the ’60s

By Alina Wang on October 10, 2025

Split image: On the left, a classic black-and-white scene of a man and woman in 1940s attire gazing at each other; on the right, a modern color image of a couple facing each other above a city skyline at night.

13 Movie Heartbreaks That Felt Personal

By Rachel Schneider on October 10, 2025

Split image: Left side shows a woman in a yellow plaid outfit and hat walking a cartoon dog on a blue and green background with “JCPenney’s BACK-TO-SCHOOL Beauty Diary.” Right side advertises barrel-shaped living room furniture sets.

17 JCPenney Ads That Take Us Way, Way Back

By Rachel Schneider on October 10, 2025

Split image: On the left, a group of people enjoys a picnic at a campsite with tents and tarps. On the right, a woman in a pink striped onesie poses by a Christmas tree as a young child reaches for an ornament.

32 Throwback Photos That Could Only Be Taken in 1960

By Rachel Schneider on October 10, 2025