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Heat wave! How people had to stay cool & cope with hot weather 100+ years ago
Before air conditioning and refrigerators existed, see some of the ways people managed to stay cool during the great New York heat wave of 1911!
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.
What is a Craftsman house? See exteriors of more than 70 classic Stickley-style homes
What was a classic Craftsman house like - and what made it unique? Find out more here about this vintage architectural style and its founder, Gustav Stickley - plus see more than 70 old examples of this iconic design.
5 heroic and heartbreaking stories of people who died on the Titanic (1912)
Tales of courage about people who died on the Titanic fascinate us to this day. Here are stories about some of the ship's most prominent passengers.
See the light! These antique stained glass windows & leaded windows are stunning in design
Stained glass windows are back in style! Take a look at lots of gorgeous design examples, for churches, homes and businesses - plus get some historical perspective on stained and leaded glass art!
The best vintage gum brands from the 20th century
Can you imagine life before bubble gum? Here's a brief history of vintage gum brands in the US!
A bouncy new baby is wonderful - but quite a burden, too! In the early 20th century, baby window cages like these were promoted as making babies more fun since they were easier to care for.
Huge old outdoor public swimming pools like these made summertime cool for everyone 100 years ago
100 years ago, public swimming pools were vital for summer survival After the concept of public baths faded from favor, but before post-war homeowners started
23 cute & cheerful vintage Mother’s Day cards
Here's a look back at some sweet vintage Mother's Day cards from the 20th century, including a few of the 240 million greeting cards for mom that were sold in just one year, back in 1959.
How I was saved from the Titanic: A Titanic survivor’s story (1912)
Charlotte Collyer lived through the tragic disaster the world remembers more than 100 years later. Here, read about what happened in this dramatic and compelling first-person account from a Titanic survivor.
Here are some front pages of newspapers around the country, showing very first breaking Titanic news on the night she sank. There was very little information available at the time, and some news reports were, sadly, completely inaccurate.
Celebrate a joyous and happy holiday with these old-fashioned, traditional Easter blessings and prayers from more than a century ago!
24 adorable vintage Easter cards from the first decades of the 1900s
Here is a collection of 24 colorful vintage Easter cards from the early twentieth century!
Erin go bragh! 17 antique & vintage St Patrick’s Day postcards from the 1900s
Here, see a collection of antique & vintage St Patrick's Day postcards -- sweet little hello notes people sent to each other a century ago!
See 25 amazing antique elevators, many with the elegant cage style
Why take the stairs while you can ride up in comfort inside one of these metalwork 'cage' style antique elevators, made with beautiful ornamental iron? Just tell the bellhop what floor you want.
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!
Antique travel trunks like these were like super-extra suitcases that offered more than just space for clothing that helped people easily pack and organize entire outfits, right down to the accessories. Here's a peek!
30 fantastic & timeless vintage fireplaces from the first half of the 20th century
Warm up with a look back at 30 different beautiful vintage fireplaces that were once found in homes across the US.
30+ stunning vintage crystal chandeliers: Sparkle this perfect never goes out of style!
Crystal chandeliers have been a symbol of luxury and opulence since the 18th century. If you’re wondering what crystal chandeliers used to look like, take a peek below at these vintage photos!
These old roller skates were cutting-edge in the 20th century – and everyone was obsessed
Follow us backward through time, and check out dozens of the old roller skates that were so well-loved in the heyday of roller skating!
Ka-ching! Cash register history, plus see 20 antique machines
Cash register history goes back to the Victorian era, and were used to both streamline accounting, and to keep cashiers from stealing money. Find out more here!
Vintage Halloween party ideas: A collection of over 100 years of festive fun
Try not to be too creeped out by this collection of vintage Halloween party ideas spanning over a century!
Telephone history, plus see 50 old phones, like early rotary-dial models
It was on that memorable day in telephone history - June 2, 1875 - when Bell and Watson were testing a number of transmitters, connected by a single wire to a corresponding set of vibrating reed receivers, that the first sounds were transmitted electrically.
See some of the earliest classic Cadillac cars from before the Great Depression
The Cadillac innovation mentioned herein was a two-speed rear axle, combined with a door-mounted, electrically-operated shifter which allowed the driver to change the rear axle
How 146 people died needlessly in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (1911)
To this day, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York on March 25, 1911, remains the deadliest industrial disaster in the city's history,
Old-fashioned dentistry makes dental care today seem like magic
Old-fashioned dentistry in the early 1900s had come a long way since the Wild West days, but, compared to what we have available in the 21st century, it might as well have been the Dark Ages. Take a look!
Uncle Wiggily books & toys: A look back at this popular children’s storybook star of long ago
Who was Uncle Wiggily? Find out more about the author of these serials and Uncle Wiggily books, see examples of the characters and artwork, and look back at a copy of 'Uncle Wiggily and His Friends' that was published in 1955!
See old-fashioned swimsuits & what else people wore to the beach 100 years ago
Take a look at these modest old-fashioned swimsuits for men and women, seen on real beachgoers and early movie actresses, with many high-quality and colorized vintage photos!
47 dangerous old playgrounds that our great-grandparents somehow survived
Look back at the fun kids generations ago had on dangerous old playgrounds - with towering structures, fast spinners, rickety rides & other unsafe old-school play equipment.
100+ classic cake recipes: The ultimate vintage collection
If you're looking for a vintage-style dessert for a special occasion, check out our collection of more than 100 classic cake recipes to suit all tastes!
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