{"id":342,"date":"2019-07-09T03:50:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T03:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/?p=342"},"modified":"2019-10-10T14:02:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T14:02:19","slug":"40-beautiful-vintage-photos-we-cant-look-away-from","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/40-beautiful-vintage-photos-we-cant-look-away-from\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Beautiful Vintage Photos We Can&#8217;t Look Away From"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at beautiful vintage photos is a past time that many people hold near and dear to their heart.\u00a0 It brings back memories from simpler times that may have not always been the most friendly.\u00a0 While our history is dotted with both good and bad moments, it&#8217;s the whole of those experiences that makes us who we are. The beautiful vintage photos in this article may bring back fond memories or teach you something about the past that you didn&#8217;t know.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s the thing about beautiful vintage photos &#8211; they tell a story that not everyone knows.\u00a0 Sometimes they tell a story that was secret or hidden from the world until decades later.\u00a0 And remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder so some of the photos may not represent beauty in the traditional way.\u00a0 Beauty is more about progress, understanding and discovery than it is aesthetics and these beautiful vintage photos prove that.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Frank Zappa with a cute cat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_343\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343\" class=\"size-full wp-image-343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/frank-zappa.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"800\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/frank-zappa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/frank-zappa-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/frank-zappa-768x629.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Frank Zappa in purple in this purple room chilling with his parts while cradling a cat is such a beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Zappa&#8217;s work was also beautiful.\u00a0 A composer, musician and producer &#8211; he was known for bending genres and his experimental approach.\u00a0 Like many well-loved artists, he used his music to communicate how he felt about the times and the problems people faced.\u00a0 Vocal about his criticisms, the was not a fan of the education system or any organized religion.\u00a0 He communicated the causes he believed in the art he produced.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Sharon Tate before her murder<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_344\" style=\"width: 617px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-344\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/sharon-tate.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"607\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/sharon-tate.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/sharon-tate-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sharon Tate looks elegant and gorgeous in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Perched upon a footstool, her high heels are tossed to the side in the background.\u00a0 Her acting career is only half of what people remember about her.\u00a0 After getting great reviews, she took on a role in that earned her a Golden Globe.\u00a0 While many know her for the role she played in that cult classic, Valley of the Dolls, her name made headlines for more than just that.\u00a0 In 1969, just two years after her Golden Globe award, Sharon Tate was murdered by the Manson Family.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Farrah Fawcett\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_345\" style=\"width: 544px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-345\" class=\"size-full wp-image-345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/farrah-fawcett.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/farrah-fawcett.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/farrah-fawcett-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Farah Fawcett&#8217;s natural beauty is the highlight of this picture.\u00a0 The tanned blonde beauty won Americans over with her smile as soon as she appeared on television.\u00a0 Her rise to fame began with her role as one of the Charlie&#8217;s Angels.\u00a0 Her acting skills did not go unnoticed. She won 4 Emmy Awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe 6 times.\u00a0 As she aged, her health declined.\u00a0 She fought a 3 year battle with cancer before she was taken far too soon. Loved by all her fans, they were sad to hear of her struggle.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. A domesticated Marilyn Monroe<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_346\" style=\"width: 542px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346\" class=\"size-full wp-image-346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/marilyn-monroe.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/marilyn-monroe.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/marilyn-monroe-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">via Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Taken in 1958, this beautiful vintage photo shows Marilyn Monroe playing a more traditional role.\u00a0 It was rare that her life was as put together as this picture.\u00a0 While she was a role model for many women and also how they took charge of their lives &#8211; she had many skeletons hidden in her closet.\u00a0 In this photo, she pours the husband who betrayed her a drink while he chats with a colleague.\u00a0 Marilyn wasn&#8217;t cut out out for the housewife duties of her time, she was usually late and often messy.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Another side of Samantha from Bewitched<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_347\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-347\" class=\"size-full wp-image-347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/samanthabewitched.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"800\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/samanthabewitched.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/samanthabewitched-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/samanthabewitched-768x611.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Before she was the nose twinkling witchy mother that stole the heart of America, Elizabeth Montgomery had some very different roles in the movies and TV. In this beautiful vintage photo, she was playing the role of a high class woman who fell in love with a gangster.\u00a0 In the film, the man she was in love with murdered men in cold blood, but that didn&#8217;t change her opinion of him.\u00a0 Perhaps that was because she too had played the role of a murderer before.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Sally Fields Promo Shot from the 70s<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_348\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-348\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/sally-fields.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"570\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/sally-fields.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/sally-fields-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo of Sally Fields is a promotional shot for &#8220;Smokey and the Bandit.&#8221;\u00a0 Many regard the part with Sally and Burt Reynolds as the best of the 3 part series.\u00a0 This photo shows the captivating and warm look that we all know AND LOVE Sally Fields for.\u00a0 That look sparked chemistry with her co-star and the two began to date after filming was over.\u00a0 While Sally Fields has been beautiful in almost every role she&#8217;s played &#8211; the character pictured here really suited her and her spirit during that time.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt looking flawless for the 80s<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_349\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-349\" class=\"size-full wp-image-349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/christina-applegate-brad-pitt.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"510\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/christina-applegate-brad-pitt.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/christina-applegate-brad-pitt-191x300.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elle<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The teenage daughter from Married with Children reportedly only spent one evening with the charming yet rude womanizer, Brad Pitt.\u00a0 It&#8217;s our best guess this photo was taken on that night in 1989.\u00a0 Standing side by side in this beautiful vintage photo, the two stars are the epitome of 80s style.\u00a0 Her hair, her heavy lip and those high gloss nails just add to the look.\u00a0 Brad is looking very vintage too, wearing a broken-in leather jacket and unruly hair.\u00a0 Rumors say that shortly after this photo was taken, Christina ditched Brad for another guy and left with him.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Students joining together<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_350\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/1964-protest-against-segregation.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/1964-protest-against-segregation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/1964-protest-against-segregation-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo was likely taken in the mid-60s.\u00a0 While it&#8217;s unclear what the students are protesting, it does look like they are joining together in a peaceful one.\u00a0 During that time it was most likely one of two causes they were standing up against.\u00a0 Teenage students often fought back against the segregation and racial injustice in their schools.\u00a0 Also during that time, the Vietnam war was starting.\u00a0 It&#8217;s impact helped bring groups together that may have otherwise fought.\u00a0 This photo shows togetherness in a beautiful way.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. London in the 60s<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_351\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-351\" class=\"size-full wp-image-351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/london-in-the-60s.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"400\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/london-in-the-60s.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/london-in-the-60s-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tumblr\/isobelcostasixties<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo tells an amazing story.\u00a0 Two shoppers in vibrant colors and hemlines above their knees symbolize so much in this picture from the 60s.\u00a0 Taken on Carnaby Street in London, these two women could be part of the youth driven revolution of the late 60s.\u00a0 Tired of conforming, the kids of the &#8220;Swinging 60s&#8221; started their own version of normal and that included fashion.\u00a0 The freedom they have compared to the women who walked those same streets just 5 years before is entirely visible.\u00a0 Back then, the desire for freedom was worth the risk.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. An elegant photo by a well known photographer<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_352\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-352\" class=\"size-full wp-image-352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/louise-dahl-wolfe.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"400\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/louise-dahl-wolfe.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/louise-dahl-wolfe-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo was taken by Louise Dahl-Wolfe.\u00a0 He is well known photographer who worked with Harper&#8217;s Bazaar.\u00a0 He took many cover shots and personal black and white sets for actresses.\u00a0 He is most often associated with photos of Marilyn Monroe, but many of his photos, like this one are gorgeous.\u00a0 Pictured here is June Vincent, who played many different roles during her time as an actress in the 40s and 50s.\u00a0 This photo of June shows exactly why she commonly played the young attractive women trying to steal a husband.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Vintage Wedding Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_353\" style=\"width: 349px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-353\" class=\"size-full wp-image-353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-wedding-photos.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"339\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-wedding-photos.jpg 339w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-wedding-photos-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>These 1920s wedding photos are much more elegant than what today&#8217;s couples have on their mantle.\u00a0 Beautiful vintage photos like this one tell a story of when details mattered.\u00a0 Every bit of makeup, angle and placement is nearly perfect.\u00a0 These photos were taken to remember a special event and would be kept forever.\u00a0 These days, people carry cameras around in their pockets and snap a photo whenever it suits them.\u00a0 In the 1920s when this photo was taken, pictures and what was shown in them meant something. While photos are still important, they lack the extra effort seen in vintage pictures.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Vintage Disneyland<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_354\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-354\" class=\"size-full wp-image-354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-disneyland-snow-white.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"483\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-disneyland-snow-white.jpg 483w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-disneyland-snow-white-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t anything more beautiful than seeing a little girl happily look at one of her favorite Disney Princesses. In this beautiful vintage photo, a young girl and boy visit Disneyland.\u00a0 They are surrounded by Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs but look at Snow White adoringly.\u00a0 Holding their balloons shaped like the trademark Mouse ears of Disney, they do look like they are in the happiest place on Earth.\u00a0 The vintage costumes of the characters aren&#8217;t as flashy as those seen in the Magic Kingdom today.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Vintage Ice Cream Truck (and outfits)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_357\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-357\" class=\"size-full wp-image-357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/mr-whippy-vintage-ice-cream-truck.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/mr-whippy-vintage-ice-cream-truck.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/mr-whippy-vintage-ice-cream-truck-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo depicts a favorite from around the world.\u00a0 Ice Cream trucks have been delighting kids inside neighborhoods across the globe for years.\u00a0 Seen here is a Mr. Whippy truck in England, where it got it&#8217;s start.\u00a0 Mr. Whippy trucks have been driving around passing out cold treats in every country since the 60s. This picture of a vintage ice cream truck was likely taken in the 70s, judging by those outfits.\u00a0 Fewer Mr. Whippy trucks are in circulation today, but the ice cream truck tradition is still alive and well.\u00a0 Every one of us knows the delight of hearing that music coming on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. Real life Outsiders<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_358\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-358\" class=\"size-full wp-image-358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/greasers-in-1950s-new-york-photo-u1.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/greasers-in-1950s-new-york-photo-u1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/greasers-in-1950s-new-york-photo-u1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Looking like the real life version of\u00a0<em>The Outsiders,\u00a0<\/em>the teenage boys in this beautiful vintage photo are proud to be Greasers.\u00a0 During the 50s and 60s, when this photo was likely taken, working and low class teenagers embraced a specific subculture.\u00a0 Starting with teenage boys greasing their hair, the lifestyle spread quickly throughout lower class America.\u00a0 This photo was taken in New York and shows the typical dress and hair style of the boys. They also often smoked cigarettes, worked on\u00a0 cars and listened to Rockabilly music.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. Vintage Harlem<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_359\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-359\" class=\"size-full wp-image-359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-harlem.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-harlem.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-harlem-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Proof of resilience in an already crushed community, Harlem in the 70s is a true image of strength.\u00a0 This beautiful vintage photo shows a couple, still in Harlem carrying on life as usual while the world around them crumbled.\u00a0 Clinging tight to each other and their community after riots rocked their neighborhoods, the folks living in Harlem when this photo was taken knew the struggle and many still know it today.\u00a0 Following the deaths of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr in the 60s, many fled from Harlem.\u00a0 Those who stayed rebuilt while their fashion and music taste influenced the nation.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. 1930s Feminists<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_360\" style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-360\" class=\"size-full wp-image-360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/1930sfeminists.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"604\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/1930sfeminists.jpg 604w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/1930sfeminists-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo shows women fighting a struggle they still fight today. Of course, these women fought against many more unfair rules than women do now.\u00a0 These women weren&#8217;t allowed to wear whatever type of bathing suit they wanted.\u00a0 When this photo was taken some beaches still had police with measuring tapes determining whether or not a bathing suit was fit to wear in public.\u00a0 Standing in front of a sign that prohibits what they are wearing, these women stand for their right to choose what to do with and how to present their bodies, just like the feminists of today.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. Proof of Progress<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_361\" style=\"width: 431px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-361\" class=\"size-full wp-image-361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/dadgivingkidcigarette.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"421\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/dadgivingkidcigarette.jpg 421w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/dadgivingkidcigarette-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It may be hard to see the positives in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Today, it&#8217;s illegal in many states to even smoke in the car with a child.\u00a0 In the 1950s, because of advertising, it was thought that smoking cigarettes was virtually harmless and people smoked them and offered them to kids like in this photo.\u00a0 While the beauty isn&#8217;t readily apparent, this photo shows just how much progress we&#8217;ve made with protecting the public from the harms of tobacco products and nicotine.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>18. A Vintage Burger King<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_362\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-362\" class=\"size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-burger-king.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-burger-king.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/vintage-burger-king-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We aren&#8217;t going to lie, we sort of wish that Burger King still looked like it did in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Sporting a style straight from the 1970s, the Burger King in this picture is bright and lively.\u00a0 The exterior walls are plastered with the reds and orange hues so loved during that era.\u00a0 Today, Burger King looks much more bland and much more modern.\u00a0 Often referred to as retro by today&#8217;s youth, the color scheme and patterns tell a tale of a better time, a time when more effort was put into aesthetics and quality.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>19. A row of Telephone Operators<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_363\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-363\" class=\"size-full wp-image-363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/operators.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photo\" width=\"650\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/operators.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/operators-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo shows a relic of the past, the telephone operator.\u00a0 This photo was taken at the Capitol switchboard, but does feature a common scene from switchboards across the country.\u00a0 Operators were on the other end of the line when you picked up the original telephones installed in houses.\u00a0 They aided in connecting the telephone line to another line that either was local or to a line that left the area.\u00a0 Operators and their work were responsible for making communication possible in the early days of the phone, but their efforts are rarely recognized.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>20. The Chicago Theater on the rise<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_364\" style=\"width: 562px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-364\" class=\"size-full wp-image-364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/chicagotheater.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"552\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/chicagotheater.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/chicagotheater-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A great shot of the Chicago Theater just 6 years after it opened can be seen in this beautiful vintage photo from 1927.\u00a0 Opening in 1921, the Chicago theater didn&#8217;t become a hotspot right away.\u00a0 A few years after it opened it became the flagship theater for the Balaban brothers.\u00a0 Business started booming in 1925 and began to slow down in the mid-40s due to the war.\u00a0 Like many theaters from the 30s, this one used discounted rates and used other gimmicks to sale customers on coming to see a show.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. Detroit before the depression<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_365\" style=\"width: 585px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-365\" class=\"size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/detroitbeforethedepression.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photo\" width=\"575\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/detroitbeforethedepression.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/detroitbeforethedepression-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo shows what America is all about.\u00a0 Taken in 1920 on a street in Detroit, this photo shows innovation, tourism, and the evolution of the working class all in one moment.\u00a0 The double decker bus with excited travelers and the cars on the road signifies the growth that built the nation we live in today.\u00a0 Regardless of where we stand as a nation, the history of our infrastructure started with some of the people and creativity we see in this picture. Progress is not perfection, but this photo is a reminder of how far we&#8217;ve come.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>22. Wedding rings that represent massacre<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_366\" style=\"width: 658px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-366\" class=\"size-full wp-image-366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/holocaust-wedding-rings.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"648\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/holocaust-wedding-rings.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/holocaust-wedding-rings-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This hauntingly beautiful vintage photo is also a reminder from our troubled past.\u00a0 The wedding rings in this picture belonged to those who were taken by the holocaust.\u00a0 Ripped from their family and shred of any personal rights and dignity, the people who wore these rings were killed because of what they believed and what they looked like.\u00a0 Photos like this have beauty because they remind us what we stand for and help us remember what we must not allow to ever happen again.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>23. Violence vs Love<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_367\" style=\"width: 659px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-367\" class=\"size-full wp-image-367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/peacemakers.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"649\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/peacemakers.jpg 649w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/peacemakers-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo shows is a timeless representation of the war within us and the wars we fight against each other.\u00a0 Facing bayonets just inches from her face, a brave woman holds a single flower in protest of war.\u00a0 She is not alone, although the photo makes it look like she is.\u00a0 In fact, she is just one of many protesters at the Pentagon that day.\u00a0 The year was 1967 and they were taking a stand against soldiers in the National Guard during an anti-war demonstration.\u00a0 This protest against the Vietnam War was not the first and it won&#8217;t be the last demonstration against military action.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>24. When guns were allowed in school<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_368\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-368\" class=\"size-full wp-image-368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/gunsatschool.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/gunsatschool.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/gunsatschool-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the early days, guns weren&#8217;t considered a big deal.\u00a0 Before the days of Columbine and more recent school shootings, students were allowed to participate in shooting clubs like the one pictured in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Even women, like these, were allowed to be part of the shooting club.\u00a0 In the 1930s, hand guns weren&#8217;t used in violent acts like they are today.\u00a0 The spread of poverty, mental illness and systematic oppression coupled with the normalizing of violence and gun ownership has made shooting clubs at schools a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>25. New Orleans in 1950<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_369\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-369\" class=\"size-full wp-image-369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/new-orleans-in-1950-photo-u1.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/new-orleans-in-1950-photo-u1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/new-orleans-in-1950-photo-u1-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>New Orleans in 1950 was booming.\u00a0 After the Storyville district was disabled in the 20s, the folks were craving the music that had become part of their culture.\u00a0 Hiding for years in living rooms and underground venues, by the 50s, when this beautiful vintage photo was taken, the culture was coming back to life.\u00a0 Depicted in this picture is the famed Bourbon Street at a time when nightclubs and live music was beginning to ramp up.\u00a0 Just 10 years after this photo was created, burlesque clubs and scantily clad servers would be used on this very street to lure in customers.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>26. Before there were cubicles<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_375\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-375\" class=\"size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/inside-an-office-building-1920s.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/inside-an-office-building-1920s.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/inside-an-office-building-1920s-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo shows life before cubicles.\u00a0 The history behind the photo isn&#8217;t completely known but it is believed that this one of the first &#8220;computerized&#8221; offices photographed.\u00a0 At this &#8220;computing station&#8221; it was common for data entry clerks, secretaries and other typing jobs to sit all day and work.\u00a0 Several managers stand around in suits supervising them. The mix of men and women workers in the same common space is not something seen today.\u00a0 Today, many larger companies, like Google and Facebook, are navigating back toward co-working spaces like this one, but more fun.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>27. A Peddlers Wagon<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_376\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376\" class=\"size-full wp-image-376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/peddlers-wagon.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/peddlers-wagon.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/peddlers-wagon-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The story of the peddler and his wagon is often a troubled one.\u00a0 Peddlers got a a bad reputation because the prices they asked were often too high for the neighborhoods they were forced to sale in.\u00a0 Not to mention, they were often travelers and not local, so those who were from the area were dubious of their tactics.\u00a0 Peddlers were basically the street vendors of yesteryear.\u00a0 They sometimes drove loaded down wagons or trucks just like this one filled with useful, occasionally second hand goods.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>28. A bike with a sail<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_377\" style=\"width: 618px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377\" class=\"size-full wp-image-377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/bike-sailing.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"608\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/bike-sailing.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/bike-sailing-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo has a story behind it.\u00a0 And just like many old photos, there is more than one story.\u00a0 Some say that this was one of the first bikes designed to also sail and some say that isn&#8217;t the case.\u00a0 What does seem to be certain is that between 1900 and 1905 this photo was taken on a beach in Florida.\u00a0 While what the 4 people are actually is doing is unclear, it does seem to look like 3 women out on a joyride, not as sophisticated as the parasailing we have today.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>29. The elegance of the Good Witch<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_378\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-378\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Billie_Burke.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"600\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Billie_Burke.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Billie_Burke-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Elegance and glamour from the Edwardian era floods this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Pictured is Billie Burke, an American actress from the 30s.\u00a0 The beauty and poise that Burke had is shown in this photo and it&#8217;s quite eye catching.\u00a0 That same charisma carried her into her most famous role.\u00a0 Billie was known most commonly for being Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the 1939 classic,\u00a0<em>The Wizard of Oz.<\/em>\u00a0 She and many other actress of her era embodied the grace and elegance that was expected of women in those days.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>30. A dance party on the beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_379\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-379\" class=\"size-full wp-image-379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/beach-dance-party.png\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"640\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/beach-dance-party.png 640w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/beach-dance-party-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dance parties on the beach don&#8217;t happen nearly as often as they did in the days of old.\u00a0 In this beautiful vintage photo we see several people gettin&#8217; down in the sand.\u00a0 Loved by many, these beach parties were a hit in the 50s.\u00a0 Folks from all over the neighborhood would gather on the beach and show off their dance moves.\u00a0 These parties were often thrown by teenagers when school was out and throughout the summer. It wasn&#8217;t unheard of to catch some people dancing on the beach around a bonfire all the way thru until Fall.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>31. Actual bathing suits<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_380\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/originalbathingsuits.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"587\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/originalbathingsuits.jpg 587w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/originalbathingsuits-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo includes several things that used to be pretty common but aren&#8217;t so much anymore. This young woman and a much older man hold hands as they wade thru water in Belgium.\u00a0 In the early 1900s, bathing suits and beaches were used for more practical things, like actually bathing.\u00a0 Seen in the picture are wooden boxes with wagon wheels on them.\u00a0 Those were commonly called bath houses and provided a place for folks to bathe.\u00a0 Of course, fun in the sun was still had but bath houses often sat close to shore.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>32. Forgotten Victims of the Depression<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_381\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/african-american-family-in-the-depression.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"564\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/african-american-family-in-the-depression.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/african-american-family-in-the-depression-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Everyone was impacted by the depression.\u00a0 It was the biggest economic downfall the country had seen. In this beautiful vintage photo we see both worry and hope in an African American family.\u00a0 During the depression, African Americans seen cuts in hours and wages far before their white counterparts.\u00a0 Since systematic oppression had already forced African Americans into lower paying jobs, they had no means to get thru the hard times.\u00a0 In this photo a young family sits on their steps trying to keep going in the face of despair.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>33. A progressive Italian woman<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_382\" style=\"width: 1230px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-382\" class=\"size-full wp-image-382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Franca_Viola-1.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Franca_Viola-1.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Franca_Viola-1-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Franca_Viola-1-768x1007.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Franca_Viola-1-781x1024.jpg 781w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rare Historical Photos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can see the strength of this woman in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Pictured here is Franca Viola, one of the first women to refuse to marry her rapist.\u00a0 After she was kidnapped and raped by her ex-boyfriend, who also happened to be a member of the mafia, she refused to marry him.\u00a0 Prior to that, victims of rape were expected to marry their abuser.\u00a0 Often called &#8220;rehabilitation marriage,&#8221; this was a common way that victims of rape were treated in the past.\u00a0 The stance Franca took happened just over 50 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>34. The Gym on the Titanic<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_383\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-383\" class=\"size-full wp-image-383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Titanic_Gym-1.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Titanic_Gym-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Titanic_Gym-1-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Titanic_Gym-1-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Titanic_Gym-1-1024x781.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">www.rarehistoricalphotos.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo is of the gymnasium that was on board of the Titanic. First class passengers had the luxury of accessing the state of the art gym.\u00a0 For 1912, the equipment in the picture was top of the line.\u00a0 Although nothing like the gyms we have on every corner today, this gym did have some equipment that would be recognized by a modern day gym rat. The gym at the Titanic had different hours for the binary genders.\u00a0 Women were allowed in from 9am to 12pm and men were allowed to workout from 2pm to 6pm.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>35. 1969 fashion and freedom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_384\" style=\"width: 378px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-384\" class=\"size-full wp-image-384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/60s-fashion.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"368\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/60s-fashion.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/60s-fashion-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arthur Schatz\/Time\/Getty<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This beautiful vintage photo captures the 60s perfectly.\u00a0 Seen here is a young student named Rosemary Shoong, who claimed to have made her own dress.\u00a0 Style and fashion was more DIY than it had been in previous years as the kids from the 60s horrified their parents with their open expression and exploration.\u00a0 During that time, hippies and showing midriffs rocked the boat that society had created.\u00a0 These kids were often taking a stand against injustice and trying to instill peace.\u00a0 Misunderstood and discounted, the hippies of the 60s were taking part in an awakening they were years to early for.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>36. The old way to make a phone call<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_385\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-385\" class=\"size-full wp-image-385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Stockholm_telephone_tower-5.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Stockholm_telephone_tower-5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Stockholm_telephone_tower-5-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Stockholm_telephone_tower-5-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Stockholm_telephone_tower-5-1024x792.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>These phone lines may not LOOK that gorgeous, but what they did is where their brilliance lies.\u00a0 In this beautiful vintage photo we are able to see the early stages of how we began to communicate with one another.\u00a0 Very different than just pulling a small computer out of your pocket, phone calls in the days of this picture had to be connected in a much more tangible way.\u00a0 Each phone connected to a business or hub that then connect to an operator.\u00a0 That operator then connected a caller to another set of wires that went thru hubs and businesses to another house.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>37. The first female body builders<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_386\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-386\" class=\"size-full wp-image-386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Female_bodybuilders-14.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"1600\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Female_bodybuilders-14.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Female_bodybuilders-14-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Female_bodybuilders-14-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Female_bodybuilders-14-1024x634.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The appeal in this beautiful vintage photo doesn&#8217;t lie in the muscle definition but instead in the power the women of the 19th century had.\u00a0 Their resilience and fight to be equal paved the way for the fights women of today are having. Pictured here is Louise Leers, a Strongwoman from the 1930s.\u00a0 Originally, muscular and strongwomen were used as sideshow acts at circuses and other sporting events.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>38. Funeral in Chinatown<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_387\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-387\" class=\"size-full wp-image-387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/New_York_Chinatown-7.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/New_York_Chinatown-7.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/New_York_Chinatown-7-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/New_York_Chinatown-7-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/New_York_Chinatown-7-1024x678.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rare Historical Photos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Not recognized for what it is, this beautiful vintage photo depicts a funeral in Chinatown.\u00a0 During a very trying time for many immigrants, Chinatown was a refuge.\u00a0 Back then it wasn&#8217;t a very pleasant place as the people there were stricken with poverty and in a new a strange country.\u00a0 Together, the people there built up a community they could be proud of.\u00a0 In the face of adversity, they found beauty in their struggles and transformed their situation.\u00a0 Their story and this image is the story of America, immigrants making the best out of what they have.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>39. Marilyn Monroe&#8217;s First Marriage<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_388\" style=\"width: 1289px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-388\" class=\"size-full wp-image-388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Monroe_and_James_Dougherty-3.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"1279\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Monroe_and_James_Dougherty-3.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Monroe_and_James_Dougherty-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Monroe_and_James_Dougherty-3-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Monroe_and_James_Dougherty-3-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Before she was Marilyn Monroe, she was married to a man named James Dougherty.\u00a0 She was just 16 when she tied the knot for the first time and her wedding dress was gorgeous.\u00a0Their marriage was a rouse to keep her from having to go back into foster care but the two were reportedly happy until she struck it big.\u00a0Then named Norma Jean Baker, she would later get a divorce and go on to be a Hollywood icon.\u00a0 During her time in the spotlight, she would have several lovers and not keep a husband.\u00a0 She was married 3 times before her death.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>40. A stunning library<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_389\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-389\" class=\"size-full wp-image-389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/old_cincinnati_library-1.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful vintage photos\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/old_cincinnati_library-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/old_cincinnati_library-1-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/old_cincinnati_library-1-768x758.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/old_cincinnati_library-1-1024x1011.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rare Historical Photos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sadly, this amazing relic from history is now a parking garage.\u00a0 However, it&#8217;s grandeur is preserved in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 The Old Cincinnati Library was a wonderful display.\u00a0 Cast iron shelving and checkerboard marble tile made the entrance and the whole library have that classic old world feel.\u00a0 The floors were lit by skylights in the vaulted ceilings and patrons enjoyed both the sights and the plethora of books stocked on the library shelves.\u00a0 Libraries this grand rarely exist today but the longing to enter a nice library that looks like this never goes away.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at beautiful vintage photos is a past time that many people hold near and dear to their heart.\u00a0 It brings back memories from simpler times that may have not always been the most friendly.\u00a0 While our history is dotted with both good and bad moments, it&#8217;s the whole of those experiences that makes us who we are. The beautiful vintage photos in this article may bring back fond memories or teach you something about the past that you didn&#8217;t know. That&#8217;s the thing about beautiful vintage photos &#8211; they tell a story that not everyone knows.\u00a0 Sometimes they tell a story that was secret or hidden from the world until decades later.\u00a0 And remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder so some of the photos may not represent beauty in the traditional way.\u00a0 Beauty is more about progress, understanding and discovery than it is aesthetics and these beautiful vintage photos prove that. Frank Zappa with a cute cat Frank Zappa in purple in this purple room chilling with his parts while cradling a cat is such a beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Zappa&#8217;s work was also beautiful.\u00a0 A composer, musician and producer &#8211; he was known for bending genres and his experimental approach.\u00a0 Like many well-loved artists, he used his music to communicate how he felt about the times and the problems people faced.\u00a0 Vocal about his criticisms, the was not a fan of the education system or any organized religion.\u00a0 He communicated the causes he believed in the art he produced. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 2. Sharon Tate before her murder Sharon Tate looks elegant and gorgeous in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Perched upon a footstool, her high heels are tossed to the side in the background.\u00a0 Her acting career is only half of what people remember about her.\u00a0 After getting great reviews, she took on a role in that earned her a Golden Globe.\u00a0 While many know her for the role she played in that cult classic, Valley of the Dolls, her name made headlines for more than just that.\u00a0 In 1969, just two years after her Golden Globe award, Sharon Tate was murdered by the Manson Family. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 3. Farrah Fawcett\u00a0 Farah Fawcett&#8217;s natural beauty is the highlight of this picture.\u00a0 The tanned blonde beauty won Americans over with her smile as soon as she appeared on television.\u00a0 Her rise to fame began with her role as one of the Charlie&#8217;s Angels.\u00a0 Her acting skills did not go unnoticed. She won 4 Emmy Awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe 6 times.\u00a0 As she aged, her health declined.\u00a0 She fought a 3 year battle with cancer before she was taken far too soon. Loved by all her fans, they were sad to hear of her struggle. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 4. A domesticated Marilyn Monroe Taken in 1958, this beautiful vintage photo shows Marilyn Monroe playing a more traditional role.\u00a0 It was rare that her life was as put together as this picture.\u00a0 While she was a role model for many women and also how they took charge of their lives &#8211; she had many skeletons hidden in her closet.\u00a0 In this photo, she pours the husband who betrayed her a drink while he chats with a colleague.\u00a0 Marilyn wasn&#8217;t cut out out for the housewife duties of her time, she was usually late and often messy. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 5. Another side of Samantha from Bewitched Before she was the nose twinkling witchy mother that stole the heart of America, Elizabeth Montgomery had some very different roles in the movies and TV. In this beautiful vintage photo, she was playing the role of a high class woman who fell in love with a gangster.\u00a0 In the film, the man she was in love with murdered men in cold blood, but that didn&#8217;t change her opinion of him.\u00a0 Perhaps that was because she too had played the role of a murderer before. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 6. Sally Fields Promo Shot from the 70s This beautiful vintage photo of Sally Fields is a promotional shot for &#8220;Smokey and the Bandit.&#8221;\u00a0 Many regard the part with Sally and Burt Reynolds as the best of the 3 part series.\u00a0 This photo shows the captivating and warm look that we all know AND LOVE Sally Fields for.\u00a0 That look sparked chemistry with her co-star and the two began to date after filming was over.\u00a0 While Sally Fields has been beautiful in almost every role she&#8217;s played &#8211; the character pictured here really suited her and her spirit during that time. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 7. Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt looking flawless for the 80s The teenage daughter from Married with Children reportedly only spent one evening with the charming yet rude womanizer, Brad Pitt.\u00a0 It&#8217;s our best guess this photo was taken on that night in 1989.\u00a0 Standing side by side in this beautiful vintage photo, the two stars are the epitome of 80s style.\u00a0 Her hair, her heavy lip and those high gloss nails just add to the look.\u00a0 Brad is looking very vintage too, wearing a broken-in leather jacket and unruly hair.\u00a0 Rumors say that shortly after this photo was taken, Christina ditched Brad for another guy and left with him. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 8. Students joining together This beautiful vintage photo was likely taken in the mid-60s.\u00a0 While it&#8217;s unclear what the students are protesting, it does look like they are joining together in a peaceful one.\u00a0 During that time it was most likely one of two causes they were standing up against.\u00a0 Teenage students often fought back against the segregation and racial injustice in their schools.\u00a0 Also during that time, the Vietnam war was starting.\u00a0 It&#8217;s impact helped bring groups together that may have otherwise fought.\u00a0 This photo shows togetherness in a beautiful way. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 9. London in the 60s This beautiful vintage photo tells an amazing story.\u00a0 Two shoppers in vibrant colors and hemlines above their knees symbolize so much in this picture from the 60s.\u00a0 Taken on Carnaby Street in London, these two women could be part of the youth driven revolution of the late 60s.\u00a0 Tired of conforming, the kids of the &#8220;Swinging 60s&#8221; started their own version of normal and that included fashion.\u00a0 The freedom they have compared to the women who walked those same streets just 5 years before is entirely visible.\u00a0 Back then, the desire for freedom was worth the risk. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 10. An elegant photo by a well known photographer This beautiful vintage photo was taken by Louise Dahl-Wolfe.\u00a0 He is well known photographer who worked with Harper&#8217;s Bazaar.\u00a0 He took many cover shots and personal black and white sets for actresses.\u00a0 He is most often associated with photos of Marilyn Monroe, but many of his photos, like this one are gorgeous.\u00a0 Pictured here is June Vincent, who played many different roles during her time as an actress in the 40s and 50s.\u00a0 This photo of June shows exactly why she commonly played the young attractive women trying to steal a husband. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 11. Vintage Wedding Photos These 1920s wedding photos are much more elegant than what today&#8217;s couples have on their mantle.\u00a0 Beautiful vintage photos like this one tell a story of when details mattered.\u00a0 Every bit of makeup, angle and placement is nearly perfect.\u00a0 These photos were taken to remember a special event and would be kept forever.\u00a0 These days, people carry cameras around in their pockets and snap a photo whenever it suits them.\u00a0 In the 1920s when this photo was taken, pictures and what was shown in them meant something. While photos are still important, they lack the extra effort seen in vintage pictures. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 12. Vintage Disneyland There isn&#8217;t anything more beautiful than seeing a little girl happily look at one of her favorite Disney Princesses. In this beautiful vintage photo, a young girl and boy visit Disneyland.\u00a0 They are surrounded by Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs but look at Snow White adoringly.\u00a0 Holding their balloons shaped like the trademark Mouse ears of Disney, they do look like they are in the happiest place on Earth.\u00a0 The vintage costumes of the characters aren&#8217;t as flashy as those seen in the Magic Kingdom today. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 13. Vintage Ice Cream Truck (and outfits) This beautiful vintage photo depicts a favorite from around the world.\u00a0 Ice Cream trucks have been delighting kids inside neighborhoods across the globe for years.\u00a0 Seen here is a Mr. Whippy truck in England, where it got it&#8217;s start.\u00a0 Mr. Whippy trucks have been driving around passing out cold treats in every country since the 60s. This picture of a vintage ice cream truck was likely taken in the 70s, judging by those outfits.\u00a0 Fewer Mr. Whippy trucks are in circulation today, but the ice cream truck tradition is still alive and well.\u00a0 Every one of us knows the delight of hearing that music coming on a hot summer day. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 14. Real life Outsiders Looking like the real life version of\u00a0The Outsiders,\u00a0the teenage boys in this beautiful vintage photo are proud to be Greasers.\u00a0 During the 50s and 60s, when this photo was likely taken, working and low class teenagers embraced a specific subculture.\u00a0 Starting with teenage boys greasing their hair, the lifestyle spread quickly throughout lower class America.\u00a0 This photo was taken in New York and shows the typical dress and hair style of the boys. They also often smoked cigarettes, worked on\u00a0 cars and listened to Rockabilly music. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 15. Vintage Harlem Proof of resilience in an already crushed community, Harlem in the 70s is a true image of strength.\u00a0 This beautiful vintage photo shows a couple, still in Harlem carrying on life as usual while the world around them crumbled.\u00a0 Clinging tight to each other and their community after riots rocked their neighborhoods, the folks living in Harlem when this photo was taken knew the struggle and many still know it today.\u00a0 Following the deaths of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr in the 60s, many fled from Harlem.\u00a0 Those who stayed rebuilt while their fashion and music taste influenced the nation. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 16. 1930s Feminists This beautiful vintage photo shows women fighting a struggle they still fight today. Of course, these women fought against many more unfair rules than women do now.\u00a0 These women weren&#8217;t allowed to wear whatever type of bathing suit they wanted.\u00a0 When this photo was taken some beaches still had police with measuring tapes determining whether or not a bathing suit was fit to wear in public.\u00a0 Standing in front of a sign that prohibits what they are wearing, these women stand for their right to choose what to do with and how to present their bodies, just like the feminists of today. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 17. Proof of Progress It may be hard to see the positives in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Today, it&#8217;s illegal in many states to even smoke in the car with a child.\u00a0 In the 1950s, because of advertising, it was thought that smoking cigarettes was virtually harmless and people smoked them and offered them to kids like in this photo.\u00a0 While the beauty isn&#8217;t readily apparent, this photo shows just how much progress we&#8217;ve made with protecting the public from the harms of tobacco products and nicotine. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 18. A Vintage Burger King We aren&#8217;t going to lie, we sort of wish that Burger King still looked like it did in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Sporting a style straight from the 1970s, the Burger King in this picture is bright and lively.\u00a0 The exterior walls are plastered with the reds and orange hues so loved during that era.\u00a0 Today, Burger King looks much more bland and much more modern.\u00a0 Often referred to as retro by today&#8217;s youth, the color scheme and patterns tell a tale of a better time, a time when more effort was put into aesthetics and quality. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 19. A row of Telephone Operators This beautiful vintage photo shows a relic of the past, the telephone operator.\u00a0 This photo was taken at the Capitol switchboard, but does feature a common scene from switchboards across the country.\u00a0 Operators were on the other end of the line when you picked up the original telephones installed in houses.\u00a0 They aided in connecting the telephone line to another line that either was local or to a line that left the area.\u00a0 Operators and their work were responsible for making communication possible in the early days of the phone, but their efforts are rarely recognized. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 20. The Chicago Theater on the rise A great shot of the Chicago Theater just 6 years after it opened can be seen in this beautiful vintage photo from 1927.\u00a0 Opening in 1921, the Chicago theater didn&#8217;t become a hotspot right away.\u00a0 A few years after it opened it became the flagship theater for the Balaban brothers.\u00a0 Business started booming in 1925 and began to slow down in the mid-40s due to the war.\u00a0 Like many theaters from the 30s, this one used discounted rates and used other gimmicks to sale customers on coming to see a show. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 21. Detroit before the depression This beautiful vintage photo shows what America is all about.\u00a0 Taken in 1920 on a street in Detroit, this photo shows innovation, tourism, and the evolution of the working class all in one moment.\u00a0 The double decker bus with excited travelers and the cars on the road signifies the growth that built the nation we live in today.\u00a0 Regardless of where we stand as a nation, the history of our infrastructure started with some of the people and creativity we see in this picture. Progress is not perfection, but this photo is a reminder of how far we&#8217;ve come. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 22. Wedding rings that represent massacre This hauntingly beautiful vintage photo is also a reminder from our troubled past.\u00a0 The wedding rings in this picture belonged to those who were taken by the holocaust.\u00a0 Ripped from their family and shred of any personal rights and dignity, the people who wore these rings were killed because of what they believed and what they looked like.\u00a0 Photos like this have beauty because they remind us what we stand for and help us remember what we must not allow to ever happen again. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 23. Violence vs Love This beautiful vintage photo shows is a timeless representation of the war within us and the wars we fight against each other.\u00a0 Facing bayonets just inches from her face, a brave woman holds a single flower in protest of war.\u00a0 She is not alone, although the photo makes it look like she is.\u00a0 In fact, she is just one of many protesters at the Pentagon that day.\u00a0 The year was 1967 and they were taking a stand against soldiers in the National Guard during an anti-war demonstration.\u00a0 This protest against the Vietnam War was not the first and it won&#8217;t be the last demonstration against military action. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 24. When guns were allowed in school In the early days, guns weren&#8217;t considered a big deal.\u00a0 Before the days of Columbine and more recent school shootings, students were allowed to participate in shooting clubs like the one pictured in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Even women, like these, were allowed to be part of the shooting club.\u00a0 In the 1930s, hand guns weren&#8217;t used in violent acts like they are today.\u00a0 The spread of poverty, mental illness and systematic oppression coupled with the normalizing of violence and gun ownership has made shooting clubs at schools a thing of the past. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 25. New Orleans in 1950 New Orleans in 1950 was booming.\u00a0 After the Storyville district was disabled in the 20s, the folks were craving the music that had become part of their culture.\u00a0 Hiding for years in living rooms and underground venues, by the 50s, when this beautiful vintage photo was taken, the culture was coming back to life.\u00a0 Depicted in this picture is the famed Bourbon Street at a time when nightclubs and live music was beginning to ramp up.\u00a0 Just 10 years after this photo was created, burlesque clubs and scantily clad servers would be used on this very street to lure in customers. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 26. Before there were cubicles This beautiful vintage photo shows life before cubicles.\u00a0 The history behind the photo isn&#8217;t completely known but it is believed that this one of the first &#8220;computerized&#8221; offices photographed.\u00a0 At this &#8220;computing station&#8221; it was common for data entry clerks, secretaries and other typing jobs to sit all day and work.\u00a0 Several managers stand around in suits supervising them. The mix of men and women workers in the same common space is not something seen today.\u00a0 Today, many larger companies, like Google and Facebook, are navigating back toward co-working spaces like this one, but more fun. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 27. A Peddlers Wagon The story of the peddler and his wagon is often a troubled one.\u00a0 Peddlers got a a bad reputation because the prices they asked were often too high for the neighborhoods they were forced to sale in.\u00a0 Not to mention, they were often travelers and not local, so those who were from the area were dubious of their tactics.\u00a0 Peddlers were basically the street vendors of yesteryear.\u00a0 They sometimes drove loaded down wagons or trucks just like this one filled with useful, occasionally second hand goods. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 28. A bike with a sail This beautiful vintage photo has a story behind it.\u00a0 And just like many old photos, there is more than one story.\u00a0 Some say that this was one of the first bikes designed to also sail and some say that isn&#8217;t the case.\u00a0 What does seem to be certain is that between 1900 and 1905 this photo was taken on a beach in Florida.\u00a0 While what the 4 people are actually is doing is unclear, it does seem to look like 3 women out on a joyride, not as sophisticated as the parasailing we have today. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 29. The elegance of the Good Witch Elegance and glamour from the Edwardian era floods this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Pictured is Billie Burke, an American actress from the 30s.\u00a0 The beauty and poise that Burke had is shown in this photo and it&#8217;s quite eye catching.\u00a0 That same charisma carried her into her most famous role.\u00a0 Billie was known most commonly for being Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the 1939 classic,\u00a0The Wizard of Oz.\u00a0 She and many other actress of her era embodied the grace and elegance that was expected of women in those days. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 30. A dance party on the beach Dance parties on the beach don&#8217;t happen nearly as often as they did in the days of old.\u00a0 In this beautiful vintage photo we see several people gettin&#8217; down in the sand.\u00a0 Loved by many, these beach parties were a hit in the 50s.\u00a0 Folks from all over the neighborhood would gather on the beach and show off their dance moves.\u00a0 These parties were often thrown by teenagers when school was out and throughout the summer. It wasn&#8217;t unheard of to catch some people dancing on the beach around a bonfire all the way thru until Fall. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 31. Actual bathing suits This beautiful vintage photo includes several things that used to be pretty common but aren&#8217;t so much anymore. This young woman and a much older man hold hands as they wade thru water in Belgium.\u00a0 In the early 1900s, bathing suits and beaches were used for more practical things, like actually bathing.\u00a0 Seen in the picture are wooden boxes with wagon wheels on them.\u00a0 Those were commonly called bath houses and provided a place for folks to bathe.\u00a0 Of course, fun in the sun was still had but bath houses often sat close to shore. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 32. Forgotten Victims of the Depression Everyone was impacted by the depression.\u00a0 It was the biggest economic downfall the country had seen. In this beautiful vintage photo we see both worry and hope in an African American family.\u00a0 During the depression, African Americans seen cuts in hours and wages far before their white counterparts.\u00a0 Since systematic oppression had already forced African Americans into lower paying jobs, they had no means to get thru the hard times.\u00a0 In this photo a young family sits on their steps trying to keep going in the face of despair. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 33. A progressive Italian woman You can see the strength of this woman in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 Pictured here is Franca Viola, one of the first women to refuse to marry her rapist.\u00a0 After she was kidnapped and raped by her ex-boyfriend, who also happened to be a member of the mafia, she refused to marry him.\u00a0 Prior to that, victims of rape were expected to marry their abuser.\u00a0 Often called &#8220;rehabilitation marriage,&#8221; this was a common way that victims of rape were treated in the past.\u00a0 The stance Franca took happened just over 50 years ago. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 34. The Gym on the Titanic This beautiful vintage photo is of the gymnasium that was on board of the Titanic. First class passengers had the luxury of accessing the state of the art gym.\u00a0 For 1912, the equipment in the picture was top of the line.\u00a0 Although nothing like the gyms we have on every corner today, this gym did have some equipment that would be recognized by a modern day gym rat. The gym at the Titanic had different hours for the binary genders.\u00a0 Women were allowed in from 9am to 12pm and men were allowed to workout from 2pm to 6pm. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 35. 1969 fashion and freedom This beautiful vintage photo captures the 60s perfectly.\u00a0 Seen here is a young student named Rosemary Shoong, who claimed to have made her own dress.\u00a0 Style and fashion was more DIY than it had been in previous years as the kids from the 60s horrified their parents with their open expression and exploration.\u00a0 During that time, hippies and showing midriffs rocked the boat that society had created.\u00a0 These kids were often taking a stand against injustice and trying to instill peace.\u00a0 Misunderstood and discounted, the hippies of the 60s were taking part in an awakening they were years to early for. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 36. The old way to make a phone call These phone lines may not LOOK that gorgeous, but what they did is where their brilliance lies.\u00a0 In this beautiful vintage photo we are able to see the early stages of how we began to communicate with one another.\u00a0 Very different than just pulling a small computer out of your pocket, phone calls in the days of this picture had to be connected in a much more tangible way.\u00a0 Each phone connected to a business or hub that then connect to an operator.\u00a0 That operator then connected a caller to another set of wires that went thru hubs and businesses to another house. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 37. The first female body builders The appeal in this beautiful vintage photo doesn&#8217;t lie in the muscle definition but instead in the power the women of the 19th century had.\u00a0 Their resilience and fight to be equal paved the way for the fights women of today are having. Pictured here is Louise Leers, a Strongwoman from the 1930s.\u00a0 Originally, muscular and strongwomen were used as sideshow acts at circuses and other sporting events. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 38. Funeral in Chinatown Not recognized for what it is, this beautiful vintage photo depicts a funeral in Chinatown.\u00a0 During a very trying time for many immigrants, Chinatown was a refuge.\u00a0 Back then it wasn&#8217;t a very pleasant place as the people there were stricken with poverty and in a new a strange country.\u00a0 Together, the people there built up a community they could be proud of.\u00a0 In the face of adversity, they found beauty in their struggles and transformed their situation.\u00a0 Their story and this image is the story of America, immigrants making the best out of what they have. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 39. Marilyn Monroe&#8217;s First Marriage Before she was Marilyn Monroe, she was married to a man named James Dougherty.\u00a0 She was just 16 when she tied the knot for the first time and her wedding dress was gorgeous.\u00a0Their marriage was a rouse to keep her from having to go back into foster care but the two were reportedly happy until she struck it big.\u00a0Then named Norma Jean Baker, she would later get a divorce and go on to be a Hollywood icon.\u00a0 During her time in the spotlight, she would have several lovers and not keep a husband.\u00a0 She was married 3 times before her death. &lt;!&#8211;nextpage&#8211;&gt; 40. A stunning library Sadly, this amazing relic from history is now a parking garage.\u00a0 However, it&#8217;s grandeur is preserved in this beautiful vintage photo.\u00a0 The Old Cincinnati Library was a wonderful display.\u00a0 Cast iron shelving and checkerboard marble tile made the entrance and the whole library have that classic old world feel.\u00a0 The floors were lit by skylights in the vaulted ceilings and patrons enjoyed both the sights and the plethora of books stocked on the library shelves.\u00a0 Libraries this grand rarely exist today but the longing to enter a nice library that looks like this never goes away. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=342"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":390,"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342\/revisions\/390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/daily\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}