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See how vintage library checkout cards and due date cards kept libraries organized for decades -- a simple system that made borrowing books easy and fun.
Kentucky Derby history: Wild bets, big crowds & fast horses since 1875
How did the Kentucky Derby get started? Now, the famous Louisville horse race is the first part of the American Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, but when it started, people didn't know how important and iconic the Derby would eventually become. Here's a look back at its history.
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!
Easter blessings & prayers: 14 powerful verses from 1911 that still inspire today
Celebrate a joyous and happy holiday with these old-fashioned, traditional Easter blessings and prayers from more than a century ago!
RMS Titanic facts: Our ultimate guide to the 1912 disaster & those who survived it
Over 100 years have passed since the shocking Titanic tragedy in 1912. Here we've assembled some essential Titanic facts and stats about the ship, as well as those who traveled on her doomed maiden voyage.
10 sensational old-fashioned savory mushroom recipes (1912)
Mushroom recipes from 1912 show how home cooks turned humble mushrooms into hearty, flavorful dishes using simple, time-tested methods.
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.
50+ antique board games & card games: See the simple fun people had 100 years ago!
Who remembers Peter Coddle, Shoot the Hat, and Snap? They were antique board games that provided hours of entertainment before radio and TV. Find out more here!
Dishwasher history starts with Josephine Cochrane, who invented the first automatic model in the 1880s. Her creation changed kitchens forever.
How to make refreshing frog lemonade: The old-fashioned fruity drink from New Orleans
You never heard of frog lemonade? Probably not -- it's a Southern drink that is perfectly delicious, invented back in New Orleans, Louisiana around 1894.
Remember when every girl wanted a Lane hope chest? See 20+ vintage hope chests from the 20th century
Way back when, it's what every girl wanted: A cedar-lined Lane hope chest for linens and her trousseau. In upper-middle-class homes, giving a teen cedar chest was a longstanding tradition -- and practically a requirement for marriage.
Groundhog Day explained: How a fun & quirky tradition took root in the US
What's the history of Groundhog Day — February 2 each year — and what is the connection to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania? Find out here!
Why a vacation in Texas was the perfect winter escape back in 1919
Here's what it was like to vacation in Texas 100+ years ago - back when there were wide-open spaces, small cities, and lots of ranches.
Snow removal 100 years ago: See how they did it without modern-day tools
Here's a look back at snow removal 100 years ago, so you can see how much work went into clearing cities after blizzards and other big winter storms.
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!
32 fascinating 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!
Inside the gorgeous Thomas Edison house: A glimpse into his unique 1916 home life at Glenmont Estate
The Thomas Edison house in New Jersey housed both new inventions and priceless antiques - and was where his children were born, and where he died.
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!
Back when cheap Halloween party decor was a distant dream, people had to make their Halloween decorations the old-fashioned way: by getting creative. Ghoul School 1919 is now in session!
Traditional stencil patterns: Stylish & simple home updates with retro charm (1910s)
Here, look back at the rediscovered art of stenciling, plus see dozens of examples of traditional stencil patterns from throughout history!
12 classic old-fashioned sweet potato pie recipes
All of these sweet potato pie recipes come from the early part of the 20th century -- from 1915 until 1922 -- and should give you some ideas for ways to spice up a sweet potato pie of your own!
Charlie Chaplin: The amazing life story of a legend, in interviews, articles, video & photos
Explore the life and career of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, through this collection of interviews and stories, pictures and vintage silent movie clips.
Great gazebos: Classic & vintage backyard designs you will love
See how gazebos became one of America's favorite outdoor retreats with a look back at some vintage styles and backyard designs!
The charm of a New York City summer vacation -- the ideal place for a summer resort? -- lies in the unrivaled transportation facilities of the great seaport.
See what antique school supplies & educational materials were like in the olden days
Look back at what antique school supplies looked like back in the 1800s, along with popular teaching materials from the Victorian era!
These vintage tips to identify antique silver come from the 1940s - and include diagrams, descriptions and photos of lots of vintage silverwork.
Summer 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 in summer during the great New York heat wave of 1911!
See old-fashioned swimsuits & what 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!
When you look back at these old photos of skyscraper construction, you'll see men way up high without harnesses, walking along beams suspended hundreds of feet above the street, and swinging on cables.
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 The charm of vintage public swimming pools from the early 1900s transports us back
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