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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
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!
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!
How picture jigsaw puzzles first got popular, and are still fun favorites today
By the early 20th century, materials were more readily available to make picture jigsaw puzzles - and the novelties were soon found in households across the country.
See views of old New York at night, from the early 20th century
What did old New York look like years ago, after night fell? Here's a peek at the 'city that never sleeps' as it appeared by the light of the moon, the stars... and the skyscrapers.
How dancer Isadora Duncan was killed in a bizarre accident (1927)
When famed dancer Isadora Duncan was killed in a most unusual automobile accident, it was a sudden end to the life of a woman who had seen incredible success as well as unimaginable tragedy.
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.
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.
Why Pan Am used to be one of the world’s most legendary airlines
Before it billed itself as the 'World’s Most Experienced Airline,' Pan Am started off a little more humbly - but already making the bold moves that would make the airline so legendary it became synonymous with international travel in the 20th century.
Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself
The history of Dr Pepper is surprisingly long - starting back in the 1800s, in fact. Here's how the brand began and grew and grew to become one of the most popular soft drinks in the world.
See 180 radiantly beautiful vintage table lamps from all through the 20th century
Light up your memory with some some great old home décor - more than 200 antique and vintage table lamps from the beginning of the twentieth century to its end!
A cheerful collection of 23 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.
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.
Back in 1918, how many millionaires do you think were in the US?
While millionaires are seemingly everywhere in the 21st century, just about a hundred years ago, folks with that much money behind their name were few and far between.
How X-ray shoe fittings used to really be a thing years ago
Back in the 1920s, footwear manufacturers and merchants decided that X-ray shoe fittings could bring in lots of customers - people who would be thrilled to let a recent scientific advance help them find the perfect shoe. There was just a little problem...
1920s shoes for women: Stylish footwear from a century ago
If you have ever thought that 1920s shoes for women were pretty much all the same, think again! There was practically a shoe style revolution between WWI and the Great Depression. Take a look here.
Vintage Erector Sets were toys that made toys: See old sets & find out their history
The basic concept hasn't changed much in 100 years, but vintage Erector Sets like these are still popular, still inspiring creativity, and still being used to build everything from mini roller coasters to motorized robots.
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!
Women growing taller: Will future woman be a giant?
Here, see what experts then were saying a century ago about how the height of women has changed over the years. They suggested that women were indeed growing taller - and modern data backs that up.
Why the old Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York was the very definition of extravagance
Through this rare collection of photographs and other ephemera, see what New York's classically elegant old Ritz-Carlton Hotel was like once upon a time, starting when it opened in 1911.
Scenes of old El Paso, Texas in the early 1900s
See how old El Paso, Texas -- the city that sits right along the border of Mexico and the state of New Mexico - looked more than 100 years ago, when the population was about a tenth of what it is now.
What is a flapper? Get the inside scoop on this popular 1920s term here
The word 'flapper' as used today in reference to a woman from the 1920s, has a much broader definition than how the term was originally used. So what is a flapper, then? Find out here.
Popular vintage 1920s hairstyles for women, including the classic bob haircut
Although the most popular vintage 1920s hairstyles were dominated by the bob cut, there were lots of different ways to style bobbed hair. Here's a look back at short and long haircuts (plus old-fashioned styling tips) from the flapper era!
Flapper slang dictionary: 120 words to help you talk like they did back in the ’20s
If you don't know your dingledangler from your Kluck from your zoozer, you'll want to know this Flapper slang from the 1920s!
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