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Grab these fun vintage 4th of July postcards to see & share
These patriotic 4th of July postcards date back to the early 1900s. Take a look and send one along to a friend.
Ritz-Carlton Hotel New York: A look inside the legendary hotel before it was demolished in 1951
The original Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York opened in 1911 and lasted just 40 years -- but it left a lasting mark on American luxury.
Beauty standards, by the numbers: What the “perfect” American woman looked like in 1905
In 1905, a Boston gymnastics school set out to measure 50,000 women to define the perfect American beauty standard. Here's what they found.
Jigsaw puzzles: The fun & addictive fad that took over American living rooms — more than once (1908)
Jigsaw puzzles swept America not once but twice -- first in 1908, then again in the Great Depression. Here's the wild history behind the hobby.
23 historic southern mansions that reflect the region’s social & political past
See over 20 historic southern mansions -- some tied to slavery, others to politics or education -- and how they reflect the South’s changing history.
1847 Rogers Bros: The silver plate brand that made fine flatware affordable for everyone
1847 Rogers Bros made silver plate flatware a middle-class staple. Here's the history behind the brand, the patterns and the Connecticut company that built it.
Victorian home tour: 17 incredible Detroit mansions from the early 1900s
Victorian home dreams, Gilded Age style: See 17 stunning Detroit mansions from the early 1900s -- and the families who built them.
20 antique bathroom designs: The surprisingly stunning washrooms of the early 1900s
Antique bathroom design in the 1900s was no afterthought -- see the stunning fixtures, tilework & suites that set the standard for luxury homes.
Golf ball history: The sport’s evolution from stuffed leather to space-age science
Golf ball history goes from hand-stuffed feathers to rubber cores to space-age solids -- and the story is wilder than you'd expect.
24 adorable vintage Easter cards that made spring special 100 years ago
Here is a collection of 24 colorful vintage Easter cards from the early twentieth century!
Phonograph history comes alive with Edison's original ads & the story of how a talking machine changed everything about sound.
Antique stickpins & scarf pins: The fascinating forgotten jewelry everyone wore before the 1920s
Antique stickpins were the must-have accessory of the Victorian & Edwardian eras. See 100+ real examples, from simple gold pins to gem-set masterpieces.
US post office glory days: The stunning early 1900s buildings that made cities proud
US post office buildings from the early 1900s were grand, stately -- and handling millions of letters a day. See 25 stunning examples.
Parasol fever: The obsessive, forgotten world of Victorian sun umbrellas in the 1800s
Parasols ruled women's fashion for centuries -- then vanished in a decade. Discover the cultural history behind this once-essential accessory.
Rolling hoops were the coolest toy around long before anyone had heard of a hula hoop (1961)
Rolling hoops were a go-to childhood obsession for generations -- here's the fascinating history behind this classic outdoor toy.
Vintage St. Patrick's Day postcards from the early 1900s show how Irish-Americans celebrated March 17th before the digital age. See them here!
The Wright Brothers made history with a 12-second flight in 1903. See how their breakthrough launched the modern age of aviation.
Nikola Tesla helped shape the electrical age with AC power and bold wireless experiments. Explore the inventor behind the headlines.
The dazzling lobbies of these 22 historical hotels will take your breath away with their glamour
We discovered these 22 amazing old pictures of some of the most gorgeous historical hotel lobbies from across the US. Have a scroll and step back in time with us to a more elegant era!
Vintage mail carriers & the fascinating ways mail once traveled over 100 years ago
See vintage mail carriers, wagons, bicycles, and early delivery vehicles — and discover how the postal system kept America connected.
Booker T Washington’s inspiring journey from slavery to national leadership (1906)
H G Wells interviewed civil rights leader Booker T Washington, and wrote: 'Every such man stands... fighting against foul imaginations, misrepresentations, injustice, insult, and the naive unspeakable meannesses of base antagonists.'
Happy New Year! A look back at 40 elegant vintage postcards
Take a look back in time at some vintage postcards sent by people in the first two decades of the 1900s to wish friends and family a happy new year!
Christmas at Red Butte by L M Montgomery tells a touching 1909 holiday story of family, hope and a surprise reunion on the snowy prairie.
Take a look back at 50 charming antique Christmas cards from 100+ years ago
How did our great-great grandparents send holiday greetings? Probably with antique Christmas cards just like these! Take a fond look back to the yuletide season from more than a century ago.
The best mincemeat pie traditions: 20 vintage recipes from 1850 to 1950
Here are 20 classic mincemeat recipes (used to make the holiday favorite, mincemeat pie) - as remembered through the decades.
Up close: Antique Edwardian boots & why this early‑1900s style is still eye-catching
Discover the fascinating world of Edwardian boots -- lace‑up, button‑up leather styles from the early 1900s that defined women’s footwear in a changing era.
These handmade Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas from 1900 are quaint & practical
Explore vintage Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas from 1900, when cabbage bowls and pumpkin displays set the tone for a handmade holiday table.
See 40 antique Thanksgiving postcards people sent back in the early 1900s
Take a look back at how people celebrated Thanksgiving Day with these antique Thanksgiving postcards from around the turn of the century!
How Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid built a 500-man gang & ruled the Wild West
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid led a 500-man gang that rattled the Wild West—governors plotted against him, but his legend only grew.
What a vintage Thanksgiving menu looked like before canned cranberry sauce (1890s -1950s)
Explore what made a vintage Thanksgiving menu so extravagant, from terrapin soup to plum pudding, in these menus from 1890 to the 1950s.
