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How times have changed: Look back at the turn of the century
See more old stuff from the 1900s that's new here!
Take a trip back to New York’s original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel & see inside this famously luxurious old hotel
New York City's luxurious original Waldorf-Astoria was among America's first big hotels. When it was built during the Victorian era, it was considered the finest hotel in the world - and soon became the most famous, too.
20 old-fashioned cake recipes from the turn of the century
1. European Sponge Cake Beat fourteen eggs and one pound of fine sugar well in a kettle, then set in a hot water bath and
16 fruity, boozy classic cordial & liqueur recipes
Try one or more of these classic cordial recipes - featuring cherries, raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants, oranges and peaches - and create yourself a rainbow of fruit flavor liqueurs the old-fashioned way!
Old Florida hotels & historic resorts: Trip back to these amazing Victorian vacation destinations
A look back at some of Florida's historic hotels -- the most magnificent resort hotels of the Victorian era, and where -- and if -- they stand now.
The history of Labor Day
Labor Day marks a new epoch in the annals of human history. It differs from some of the other holidays of the year in that it glorifies no armed conflicts or battles of man's prowess over man.
See the fun from Cheyenne’s Frontier Days: Wyoming’s old Wild West festival (1897-1902)
Up in Wyoming, the Cheyenne's Frontier Days festival featured bronco riding, a wild horse race, stage hold-up, hanging bee, cow-pony races, etc. and other rodeo events.
70 vintage Coney Island beach, boardwalk & amusement park scenes (1890s-1920s)
As you can see from these Vintage Coney Island photos & postcards, This beach area just outside New York City was one of the most popular resorts in the United States.
18 classic chocolate cake recipes (1911)
If you're looking for a decadent heirloom dessert, here are 18 old-fashioned and deliciously classic chocolate cake recipes to inspire you!
Sorry, Mildred. Too bad, Gertrude. These 12 old-fashioned baby names for girls just aren’t making a comeback
Take a look at the top 50 old-fashioned baby names for girls from 1900 for a few names that don't even rank in the top 1000 today.
Give me your tired, your poor: The history of the Statue of Liberty poem
On the inside of the pedestal of the world-famous New York landmark is the Statue of Liberty poem, written by Emma Lazarus to welcome immigrants and visitors to America.
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