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See a Scholz Mark 58, a marvelous mid-century modern home built in 1958. From the blue bathroom to the wooden wall paneling, every inch of this reinterpreted California Ranch house screams retro... and we love it.
If you love the mid-century style, or want to re-create that beautiful vintage backyard feel, get 47 of the best old-fashioned patio, deck & porch ideas here for a little retro inspo.
If you're buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the 'Leave it to Beaver' era, see some fantastic '50s house plans here!
Discover 1920s house plans that combined practical layouts with timeless charm. Explore these vintage designs that still inspire homes today.
If you're buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the 'Leave it to Beaver' era, see some fantastic '50s house plans here!
If you love the mid-century style, or want to re-create that beautiful vintage backyard feel, get 47 of the best old-fashioned patio, deck & porch ideas here for a little retro inspo.
See a Scholz Mark 58, a marvelous mid-century modern home built in 1958. From the blue bathroom to the wooden wall paneling, every inch of this reinterpreted California Ranch house screams retro... and we love it.
Discover 1920s house plans that combined practical layouts with timeless charm. Explore these vintage designs that still inspire homes today.
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Want to know how to make an old rotary phone work? Here's your handy guide, straight from the 50s!
If you were a mid-century suburban kid you likely had a tubular metal swing set like one of these! Check out this nostalgia trip back to the backyards of your childhood.
Take a look back this collection of old office cubicles and company layouts from the 1970s to see what it was like to work in America's corporate 9-to5 world a few decades ago.
Remember why Walt Disney's 1950s movie 'Old Yeller' was one of those classic 'boy and his dog' movies - family entertainment made with kids in mind, but that could bring a tear to anyone's eye.
This best ever BBQ sauce from 1973 is bold, easy to make, and better than anything in a bottle. A backyard favorite for hot dogs, burgers and more.
A whole new era of vintage pinball machines was ushered in by the Humpty Dumpty pinball machine released in 1947 - and then dozens more of the games hit the market. Take a look back!
This 1960s version of the French dish chicken à l'orange is made easy enough for a weeknight dinner, thanks to handy ingredients like cornflake crumbs and orange juice.
Learn how Mother's Day began with Anna Jarvis' heartfelt tribute to her mother -- and how it grew into a national tradition celebrated across America.
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.
Take a fun look back at vintage Hostess snacks like Twinkies, cupcakes and fruit pies -- see how these classic treats became American favorites.
Explore Escape to Witch Mountain (1975), Disney’s wild sci-fi adventure about psychic kids, greedy tycoons, and one unforgettable flying camper.
In the early 1940s, Whitman's Chocolates heavily promoted their product as the ideal Mother's Day gift -- and they laid the guilt on thick. "There is no hurt like forgetting."
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