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It was different then, The old enemy of distance prowled everywhere. And people were separated by the bigness of this land. That was what started
‘Here Come the Brides’ theme song, lyrics & what the actors thought of the show (1968-1970)
Here Come The Brides was an hour-long comedy/Western TV series set in Seattle in the 1870s about a family of loggers who brought in 100 women as potential brides. The show launched Bobby Sherman and David Soul as teen idols.
Cocaine-laced Coca-Cola was really a thing – here’s the story
Did Coca-Cola once have cocaine in it? Amazingly, yes. Originally marketed as a health drink when it debuted in the 1880s, Coca-Cola was said to cure everything from a migraine (aka "sick headache") to physical exhaustion to depression.
32 vintage selfies you probably have never seen
These vintage selfies, several of which date back to the 1800s, prove that the desire to capture our own images has been around for a long time. Here's how people took self-portraits with old cameras long ago!
Vintage Fostoria glass: 100+ old patterns, colors & styles of the classic American glassware
Here's a look back at 100 years of vintage Fostoria glass - from candelabra to stemware, in clear crystal or a rainbow of colorful hues - that people have been using and collecting for generations.
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?
See Samuel Colt’s famously over-the-top Victorian mansion, Armsmear
Samuel Colt's Connecticut mansion also known as Armsmear, was built on a huge plot of land owned by the inventor of the famous gun. See what this grand and spacious Victorian home was like in its heyday!
See 55 of the earliest automobiles ever manufactured
Here, take a look back at some of the earliest automobiles that were on the market at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
What the old Macy’s department store in New York City looked like 100+ years ago
Take a glimpse into what the famous old Macy's department store looked like just over a hundred years ago - and how it offered its customers a shopping experience like no other.
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.
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!
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