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First Year Covers: Life

Chris Holmes
posted on March 11, 2022
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In my humble opinion Life is one of the preeminent magazines in American history. From its outstanding photos to its rich and varied content, I’m rather sorry I wasn’t around for its

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Scenes from a Southern California Drug Store, 1970

A wonderful gallery of found store display photos from a Southern California drug store, circa

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Posted in Retrotisements

Retrotisements — A Year in the Life (1967)

Chris Holmes
posted on April 12, 2017
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In past ad galleries I’ve typically stuck with a particular theme or product, such as holiday-themed ads or new car lineups. I’m going to try something new and product an ad gallery from

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A Gallery of Vintage Halloween Costume Slides

Chris Holmes
posted on October 7, 2016
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These days preserving memories of Halloween parties and trick or treating is as simple as clicking an icon on your phone. Back in the day it not only meant fumbling with a camera and film, but also

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Posted in Movies

A Gallery of Amazing Disney Concept Artwork

Chris Holmes
posted on May 25, 2016
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A gallery of Disney feature film concept art, featuring the brilliant work of animation legends Mary Blair and Eyvind

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A Gallery of Antique Memorial Day Postcards

Chris Holmes
posted on May 19, 2016
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A gallery of antique and vintage postcards in honor of Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day in the United

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Posted in Movies, People, TV & Radio

Gone But Not Forgotten — Patty Duke

Chris Holmes
posted on March 29, 2016March 29, 2016
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A gallery of images to commemorate the life and career of the late Patty Duke (December 14, 1946 – March 29,

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Posted in Retrotisements

Absentee Moms Choose Kool-Aid!

A gallery of classic Kool-Aid advertisements of the '50s and '60s, with a somewhat troubling parental

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Construction for the 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid, NY

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Construction Scenes from the 1980 Winter Olympics Lake Placid Site, 1977-78

Chris Holmes
posted on January 17, 2014August 28, 2013
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Go behind the scenes to see the construction of venues from the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New

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