The Long, Long Trailer movie: Ride along on the ultimate retro road trip with Lucy & Desi (1954)
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The Long, Long Trailer movie: Ride along on the ultimate retro road trip with Lucy & Desi (1954)
Find out the fascinating story behind the 1953 MGM film 'The Long, Long Trailer,' starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz - and see inside the real-life motorhome trailer they bought at the time!
Double pineapple upside-down cake recipe, step-by-step: A classic 1950s skillet dessert
This special recipe for double pineapple upside-down cake has crushed pineapple in both the topping and in the cake.
Big classic 50s Buicks, including the Roadmaster, Century and Super cars
When you look back at these classic 50s Buicks, you can't help but appreciate the iconic style - and size! - of these huge old cars that were found on roads all across the US.
See what first class flights were like from the 1950s to the 1980s
Fasten your seatbelts and recline your seats as we transport you to the golden age of air travel! Join us as we navigate through the fascinating history of vintage first class flights in photos.
Remember these old soap brands?
Here's a look back in time to see some of the popular old bar soap brands from decades past - many long forgotten, and some that still are available to this day!
Antique secretary desks: See 30 examples of fancy & functional furniture
Have you ever marveled at the charm and character of antique secretary desks? Let's take a dive into the world of these stunning, multifunctional pieces!
Roswell crash site: This New Mexico UFO & alien mystery enthralled the nation (1947)
A rancher near the Roswell crash site sparked the UFO conspiracy theory when he saw flying discs that disappeared and reappeared. Before long, UFO-mania took over the country.
Vintage Mother’s Day cards like these were cute & cheerful
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.
Let's take a sweet journey through time when Kraft marshmallows and Campfire marshmallows held court in the pantries of America.
These 20 charming retro laundry rooms had unexpected flair
These retro laundry rooms have decor so fresh they could influence the modern versions! Take a look back at these washer and dryer areas from yesteryear.
Vintage 1950s bedroom decor: See 50+ examples of mid-century master bedroom style
Here's a look back at some authentically vintage 1950s bedroom decor, featuring fabulous mid-century elements like colorful retro carpets, modernist furniture, and old-fashioned bedspreads.
The invention of vintage ballpoint pens revolutionized the way people wrote -- and largely marked the end of the era of fountain pens.
We've collected some popular vintage home movie cameras that paved the way for video and camcorder technology -- and, eventually, the digital video revolution as we experience it today.
Vintage portable & manual typewriters from the 50s, 60s & 70s had the best then-new features
The incorporation of more advanced features into portable machines marked a new era of convenience and accessibility, and these compact and user-friendly manual typewriters became more versatile and efficient than ever before.
30 popular old laundry detergent brands & ads, plus bleach, fabric softeners & more
America's love for clean and bright clothes made these old laundry detergent brands into big business.
40 vintage 40s diners that delighted Americans with their convenience & cozy train car ambience
Vintage 40s diners were descendants of the railroad dining car, and often sported shiny metal on the outside and a long counter with stools on the inside. Take a ride back in time to see 40 examples of roadside diners!
Sew classic! 1950s Singer sewing machines were a triumph of vintage engineering
Who remembers when these vintage 1950s Singer sewing machines were new? One big seller was the Swing-Needle SINGER Automatic, which came in black or beige, in lovely cabinet or portable style.
Antique pianos: Vintage grand pianos, spinets & more sensational instruments from the 20th century
From uprights to baby grands & more, these antique pianos are works of art!
What old drive-in movie theaters were like in the 1950s & 60s – and why they were so popular
The 50s and 60s were the glory days for old drive-in movie theaters, when there were about 4000 such venues spread across the country. Take a look back!
These 1950s cabins were perfect for mid-century vacation getaways
These cute build-it-yourself 1950s cabins exemplify midcentury architecture and design -- in a mini format.
Antique buttons: How to identify these exquisite collectible treasures (18th & 19th centuries)
As long as antique buttons have adorned our clothing and shoes, people have been collecting them. Made from a multitude of materials - from metal to bone, wood to plastic - buttons are miniature pieces of everyday history.
"I Love Lucy," a domestic comedy TV series, reduces the role of husband to roughly that of the male spider, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if, at the end of the season, Miss Ball ate him.
Women: Do you have the ideal figure? Here’s what ‘they’ thought in 1950
Direct from '50s fashion experts come these tips for calculating a woman's body measurements for the ideal figure. See how much things have changed!
For generations, kids have been playing with Mr Potato Head - but how many remember how they used to look? See vintage original Mr Potato Head toys here, along with many other versions over the years!
See how vintage accordion doors divided rooms & filled doorways in mid-century homes
Vintage accordion doors like these were popular - and affordable - home improvements that almost anyone could install. Take a look back at some old-fashioned folding door styles!
While not as portable as hand mixers, the fact that these vintage stand mixers could stir and blend and whip on their own was a huge boon for home chefs.
Do you remember bright green Prell shampoo?
Prell shampoo was popular since its introduction in the 1940s, and was best-known for being bright emerald green. Here, see how the product - and the brand's message - changed from the '40s to the '80s!
Old potato chip brands: 50+ long-lost and popular chip & potato snack brands you may remember
Have a look back at 50 years of America's favorite party snack -- and see if we found any of your favorite old potato chip brands!
This original Grasshopper Pie recipe creates a delicious and refreshing no-bake dessert, made up of a chocolate mint cream filling (with alcohol) in what's basically an Oreo crust.
How cowboy actor Tom Mix gained fame on a horse, and lost his life in a car
Cowboy actor Tom Mix - the horse-riding hero of scores of western thrillers of the silent film era - left a lasting legacy after he died in a single-car crash on a highway detour in Arizona.
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