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See vintage mail carriers & post office service carts from 100+ years ago
For generations, mail carriers and other postal workers have worked hard to bring us letters, magazines, packages and more. Here's a look at how they transported the mail long ago!
See how different antique baby carriages & old-fashioned strollers used to be
More than 100 years ago, see how antique baby carriages like these were styled with beautiful designs, made from wicker, metal and wood - sometimes embellished with wooden spindles and woven reeds.
How the Civil War ended, and find out the details of Lee’s surrender to Grant (1865)
The important events described here were the beginning of the end of the Civil War, though the official declaration was signed on May 10, 1865.
Antique toys: See what kids played with a long time ago – and that people collect now
A look back: Some of the best buys in antique toys (from 1974) Article from American Home, December 1974 Antique toys are double-barreled delights. They
The history of Levi's jeans shows that the power of a really good idea - like super-durable clothing that people like to wear - can make for a business that stays strong for more than 160 years.
20 old-fashioned decorative iron porches & balconies with some real vintage Southern style
Gorgeous, graceful old-fashioned decorative iron porches & balconies, crafted from intricate metalwork, adorn many homes and other buildings in the Southern states. Here, take a look back at some stunning examples!
See why old Atlantic City was a beautiful & popular vacation destination 100 years ago
These idyllic scenes from old Atlantic City show the fancy hotels, beautiful boardwalk, busy beaches, and fashionable crowds - all part of why the city and the Jersey shore used to be one of the east coast's top vacation destinations.
Sweet antique baby portraits: 24 cute cabinet card photos of baby boys & girls in the 1800s
Take a look back at these adorable antique baby portraits from the 1800s, captured in these pictures on cabinet cards, cartes des visite, and other antique photographic prints from long ago.
3 old-fashioned chocolate pudding recipes from the 1800s
To a generation raised on instant mixes, old-fashioned chocolate pudding recipes like these may seem unnecessary. But considering the dessert's enduring allure, why not try a classic version?
Early American weathervanes: 60+ examples of old-fashioned decorative & functional rooftop art
Antique early American weathervanes shaped like horses, cows, deer, roosters, angels, ships and even fish were hammered in metal and used as much to decorate rooftops as to note the direction of the wind
Early American portrait miniatures: See 38 tiny pieces of antique art history
Before photography, you could keep memories of loved ones close by getting portrait miniatures painted. Now they're highly-collectible antiques! Here's a look at some of this classic artwork.
Two dozen fashionable Victorian fireplaces from the 1880s
Check out this collection of beautiful antique Victorian fireplaces - detailed mantels and classic grates - with an elegant style to suit homes of the late 1800s.
Details of the Civil War’s key Battle of the Wilderness (1864)
This is a detailed account of what would come to be known as The Battle of the Wilderness, which was the first battle of Grant’s
What the first Boston Marathon was like back in 1897
Inspired by the success of the first modern marathon at the 1896 Olympic games, the Boston Athletic Association decided to stage their own race in April of 1897. Here's how it went, and the winning time.
Antique & vintage buttons: Why people love to collect these tiny treasures
As long as antique & vintage buttons have adorned our clothing and shoes, people have been collecting them. Made from a multitude of materials - from metal to bone, wood to plastic - buttons are miniature pieces of everyday history.
The amazing Annie Oakley: Meet the legendary American sharpshooter from the old West
Annie Oakley wasn't just the best female sharpshooter - she was THE best. She once sent a shot right through the bullseye, then someone bet she couldn't shoot through the hole she had just made. Guess what happened next?
What’s one thing that Civil War soldiers really wanted? Love letters
The lads and gents who were out fighting during the hard years of the Civil War didn't just have battle plans on their minds. They were often bored and lonely, and looked for entertainment, news of home - and love - through letters.
How the Apotheosis of Washington fresco was created in the Capitol Dome (1865)
The Apotheosis of Washington fresco was added to Washington DC's Capitol Dome by artist Constantino Brumidi during the Civil War. He started the job when he was nearly 60 years old. See it here!
10 Civil War recruitment posters & broadsides (1861-1864)
By looking back at these old Civil War recruitment posters & broadsides, you can see what was being offered to men as an incentive to sign up to fight in the Civil War -- and what exactly the leaders were looking for in troops back in the 1860s.
19th century San Francisco skyline: From a brand-new city to busy metropolis
These vintage images of the 19th century San Francisco skyline vividly portray how the California city by the Bay changed over a few short decades in the 1800s. Take a look back at how the city grew and grew and grew.
These unidentified antique photos show 25 faces from before the Civil War
All of these unidentified antique photos was taken in Ohio before the Civil War, but we will probably never know who any of the people in these old daguerreotypes were.
Vintage Homes Adult Coloring Book #2: Classic Victorian Houses
With this book, you can color in 44 classic Victorian houses from the 1880s and 1890s, when many elaborately-decorated homes were built in America. See what's inside!
Statue of Liberty construction: See her like you’ve never seen her before
It took years to complete the Statue of Liberty construction - and it wasn't easy! Look behind the scenes into how it was done, plus close-up shots from renovations.
How to make a vintage-style flip-over chair (1955)
This flip-over chair - in the original Hudson Valley version of the 1870s or a colorful adaptation - offers the fun of choosing between two seats with a quick flip of a finger.
San Francisco’s Victorian marvel: The huge swimming pools at Sutro Baths
San Francisco's great old Sutro Baths was a huge structure with several enormous swimming pools, viewing galleries, museums and more, right next to the Golden Gate. See inside the Victorian marvel here!
See 40 Victorian hairstyles for women from the 1870s & 1880s
Look at some of the loveliest old Victorian hairstyles for women, from back when they were called coiffures, and when getting the perfectly elegant look took hours to manage.
Vintage gloves: How to choose, wear & care for these elegant classic accessories
If you have a pair of vintage gloves - or even a new pair - and want to know the best way to care for these delicate and elegant classic accessories, this article is for you!
How famed Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman was remembered, for better and for worse
The Civil War wasn't going well for the Union in the early weeks of December 1861 - and it was going still worse for William Tecumseh Sherman. Find out why here.
Sea shanties: Why these songs exist (and who first sang them)
If you've been on social media and have been seeing the term 'sea shanties' a lot lately, get the basics here about these old songs that have been around for centuries.
Victorian corsets: What they were like & how women used to wear them
More than 100 years ago, Victorian corsets were practically required for women - to emphasize certain parts of the body, and to minimize others. Here's a look back to what ladies back then were wearing!
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