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Two young women in plaid outfits stand and smile, while next to them is a view of cars winding down Lombard Street in San Francisco, lined with flowers and greenery, with people taking photos at the bottom.

37 Vintage Photos That Show Everyday Life in America in 1975

By Colby Droscher on November 4, 2025

Split image: On the left, a bride in a white gown and veil is helped into a car by a man in a tuxedo. On the right, a smiling bride and groom pose, the bride holding a “do not disturb” sign.

Photos That Reveal What Weddings Looked Like in the 1960s

By Erin Kuschner on November 3, 2025

Two vintage black-and-white photos show U.S. mailmen in uniform: one drives an old three-wheeled mail vehicle; the other collects mail from a street mailbox surrounded by snow.

22 Vintage Photos of Postal Workers in Action

By Alina Wang on November 3, 2025

Split image: Left side shows two women in 1970s-style short dresses and boots posing by a pink curtain. Right side shows a large group of men in military uniforms posing for a platoon photo outdoors.

33 Photos That Capture Everyday Life in 1972

By Rachel Schneider on October 30, 2025

Split image: Left, a young woman with long dark hair in a white "Jidge" t-shirt stands outdoors. Right, four men in winter jackets stand in snow, one holding a “Blizzard of '83” sign; houses and snow-covered cars are behind them.

33 Photos That Capture What Life Looked Like in 1983

By Rachel Schneider on October 30, 2025

A man in a flat cap and pinstripe suit leans against a vintage delivery truck, looking toward the camera. The truck’s door is open, revealing part of the interior and a mounted milk bottle crate.

Photos That Show How America’s Truckers Kept the Country Moving

By Alina Wang on October 30, 2025

Split image: On the left, a young boy wearing a white suit with dark shirt, sitting on a stool and smiling. On the right, a teenage girl with big, teased hair and a plaid shirt, looking at the camera.

Nostalgic School Picture Day Photos That Still Charm

By Rachel Schneider on October 30, 2025

A split image: On the left, a group photo of 1990s SNL cast members, smiling in casual outfits. On the right, two men in streetwear sit on a couch with 40 oz bottles, recreating a comedy skit set.

Behind-the-Scenes Photos from SNL From the ’70s Through the ’90s

By Rachel Schneider on October 30, 2025

Two women with curlers in their hair sit under vintage hair dryers at a salon, wearing capes and chatting; one looks surprised while the other smiles. The image is in black and white.

20 Vintage Beauty Salon Photos That Capture Style in Another Era

By Alina Wang on October 30, 2025

Left: A woman in vintage attire holding a large bouquet of flowers. Right: A group of people in 1930s clothing boarding a seaplane, with two propellers visible, on a sunny day.

31 Historical Photos of Everyday Life in 1932

By Alina Wang on October 29, 2025

A cowboy falls to the ground as a bull leaps high into the air at a rodeo, with dust flying and a crowd of people in hats watching from wooden bleachers in the background.

Cowboys, Courage, and Chaos: 15 Photos from the Early Rodeo Frontier

By Erin Kuschner on October 28, 2025

A busy small-town street in the 1960s or 1970s, lined with brick buildings, vintage cars parked along the curb, storefronts with colorful signs, and people walking on the sidewalks under a bright blue sky.

Small-Town Charm: 17 Glimpses of Everyday Life on America’s Main Streets

By Erin Kuschner on October 28, 2025

Historical black-and-white photos: Left, two men in military uniforms stand off with rifles in a street while others watch. Right, women pose beneath a sign reading, “Lips that touch liquor shall not touch ours.”

Photos From 1919 That Capture a World in Transition

By Alina Wang on October 28, 2025

Split image: Left shows a woman in old Western attire on horseback; right shows a man in cowboy gear preparing food by a chuckwagon under a tree, with pots and supplies around him. Both scenes are in black and white.

25 Old Snapshots of American Cowboys and Cowgirls

By Alina Wang on October 28, 2025

19 Photos That Show Coca-Cola’s Timeless Appeal

By Rachel Schneider on October 27, 2025

A split image: on the left, women in skirts skate in a parade holding a sign urging people to "Skate to Work, Save Gas"; on the right, a man bends down to talk to two young girls on a city street.

A Year in Focus: 30 Photos That Reveal What 1940 Was Really Like

By Alina Wang on October 27, 2025

A black-and-white photo collage: on the left, four young women in 1970s fashion stand by a car holding drinks; on the right, a classroom group poses, with students and a teacher, one holding a sign reading “Mr. Brown’s 6th Period.”

These 20 High School Photos Take Us Straight Back to the 1970s

By Alina Wang on October 27, 2025

A group of World War II soldiers in helmets and gear sit inside a military landing craft on water, with one looking over the side; an American flag is visible at the back under a cloudy sky.

Powerful Photos That Illustrate the Reality of World War II

By Alina Wang on October 24, 2025

A group of women and girls in early 1900s clothing stand on a city street, holding American flags and a banner that reads “I WISH MA COULD VOTE,” advocating for women’s suffrage.

21 Photos That Capture the Women’s Suffrage Movement

By Alina Wang on October 24, 2025

Split image: Left—two young men in old-fashioned suits hold a sign reading "NOT MARRIED BUT WILLING TO BE." Right—two young girls in matching, frilly dresses stand close together, likely from the 1800s.

Take a Look Back at the Highs and Lows of Life in the 1850s

By Alina Wang on October 24, 2025

Photos That Capture a Changing World in 1947

By Alina Wang on October 23, 2025

Eight people in formal attire sit around a round dining table in an ornate room with patterned wallpaper and curtains, looking toward the camera. The table is set for a formal meal.

17 Opulent Photos of Gilded Age High Society

By Alina Wang on October 23, 2025

A group of people, including men, women, and children, walk down a gangway from a docked boat, carrying luggage, while others stand and watch from an upper deck. The scene appears to be from the early 20th century.

The Journey to America: 25 Powerful Photos That Capture the Hope of Ellis Island Immigrants

By Alina Wang on October 23, 2025

Left: Woman in vintage attire uses a bill changer machine. Right: Woman sits in a futuristic chair with a helmet and types on a keyboard at a retro technology exhibit.

Photos of Strange and Promising Inventions Over the Years

By Rachel Schneider on October 23, 2025