The A-frame house design is a tried and true style, and was especially popular for second homes and vacation cabins in the ’60s. See several retro A-frames here!
The Great Blizzard of 1888 lasted from March 11 through March 14, 1888, and is considered to be one of the most severe recorded blizzards in American history.
In 1922, Washington DC had their biggest snowstorm in 34 years, and in many ways, it brought the city to a halt. Here’s a look at the nation’s capital covered in snow so long ago.
A cup of good cheer – that’s Dr Pepper served hot. It’s deliciously different. If you’re dreaming of happy holidays, join the proud crowd and enjoy Hot Dr Pepper!
When the outside of you is cold, the inside of you likes something that makes you warm. And winter rum drinks are some of the very beverages that warm you when you are cold, just as rum can cool you when you are warm.
Without the kind of winter weather equipment we take for granted, removing snow from city streets and sidewalks was a huge undertaking. Here’s a look!
Tailor-made jackets in velvet are now quiet the thing, and made medium-length, double-breasted, turned-back collar and pockets on either side; very much, in fact, on the order of the English top coat.
Egg nog is thought to be originally an American institution, especially popular in the southern states during the holiday season. So here are 8 old-fashioned eggnog recipes for you to try!
Hot buttered tomato juice is a surprising ‘wow.’ Butter blends the subtlety of oregano and the zip of Worcestershire with the goodness of tomato juice.
Pajamas that, by their appearance, whisk you back to the memorably warm, cozy little bed you slept in when you were 10 are all the more efficiently escapist and, therefore, all the more to be prized.
Casual ’80s menswear was something new — more relaxed than sportswear, but more socially-acceptable than pajamas. The big new star of this era: jogging suits.
‘Tis the season for vintage Christmas Rice Krispies Treats: Clown pops, surprise balls, crispy snowmen, toy animals and puddin’ tart shells!
For sheer imagination and warmth, Christmas cannot be compared with any other holiday. People of all ages will love these cute Christmas cookie houses, which can be made easily and inexpensively. See examples and get directions here!
After an outdoorsy afternoon, bring the party inside. Settle down to something warming. Any of these delicious dishes will do fine. They’re super easy because you make them with onion soup mix.
A Christmas Story “There are starving people in China.” Gazing through the department store window “I TRIPLE-dog-dare ya!” “And what’s your
Texas – The Summerland of Wintertime Thirty or forty years ago, Texas was the dream-objective of every American boy. For him, a seemingly endless plain
Ice skating itself is graceful, Every movement is picturesque and full of life and action, and the fashionable girl typically enjoys studying the art of skating.
One of the most difficult problems of Hollywood film producers has been to create the condensed breath that emanates from a person’s mouth on a cold day.
A flying explorer’s two weeks afoot on the arctic ice Forced down in a blizzard while soaring over the least-known part of the Arctic Ocean
The rescue of the ship that went furthest south Thrilling stories of the men who spent two years in the far Antarctic seas on the
See 130 vintage ’50s house plans used to build millions of mid-century homes that we still live in today 
The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) 
Vietnam War map: Corps to corps (1968) 
Lillie Langtry: The life and loves of the scandalous Jersey Lily 
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