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Iconic department store chains that once ruled the American mall have announced hundreds of location closures in the past year.

Do the 1950s interest you? Curious what it would talk to be a 1950s housewife? Even if you don't want to live that kind of life you may find a few parts of being a retro housewife that you feel will make you a better homemaker. #housewife #homemaker #1950shousewife

OK, so the 1958 version of the Beagle looks pretty much the same as today's model, but so much else about this screams, "That's how Grandma's house looked!" This is one of my rare 8x10 photographs, which means it is a bit easier to find a frame. There are many frames that already have nice mats with them and you could just pop this right in there and be good to go. It has a thin border which makes it easy to do. This will come directly to you in the mail in a sturdy cardboard mailer made…

Disappointing Results, art by Stevan Dohanos. Detail from May 21, 1955 Saturday Evening Post cover.

The 1950’s are often viewed as a golden era in U.S. history, a time of happiness and prosperity, despite the threat of nuclear annihilation, racial segregation and the looming Cold War.

Vintage 1967 Photograph- Kitchen Scene- Young Boy With Funny Look on His Face- Mother In Hair Curlers Approximate Measurements: 3.4"x3.4" Condition/Details: Photo has some bending, scratches and wear. -The photograph is digitally watermarked to protect the image from re-use. The digital watermark will not be present on actual photograph. -This is an original photograph. It is not a reproduction. -This vintage photograph is offered for sale only as a collectible item. The purchase of this…

While most of us grew up with supermarkets and shopping malls already existing; some of us remember the family-run grocery stores where your options were often limited. Others might even have had the chance to grow their own food, but once general stores grew bigger and became more convenient, there was no way back. Still, the consumerist lifestyle as we know it didn't happen overnight, and we got where we are now gradually.

Some economists claim that it’s the best time to be alive. People have access to everything they want and happiness comes at the push of a button, or more accurately the tap of a touch screen.