US Bikini Laws,1922

‘June 30, 1922. Washington policeman Bill Norton measuring the distance between knee and suit at the Tidal Basin bathing beach after Col. Sherrell, Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds, issued an order that suits not be over six inches above the knee.’ [National Photo Co., via]

US Bikini Laws,1922

‘June 30, 1922. Washington policeman Bill Norton measuring the distance between knee and suit at the Tidal Basin bathing beach after Col. Sherrell, Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds, issued an order that suits not be over six inches above the knee.’ [National Photo Co., via]

Autochromes from 1910s

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Autochromes from 1910s

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Chicago's night clubs 1970s

Between 1975 and 1977, Michael Abramson hit Chicago’s South Side night clubs – Perv’s House, Pepper’s Hideout, The High Chaparral, The Patio Lounge, and The Showcase Lounge, not to capture the artists on stage, instead popping off a half dozen rolls every night on the crowd.

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Chicago's night clubs 1970s

Between 1975 and 1977, Michael Abramson hit Chicago’s South Side night clubs – Perv’s House, Pepper’s Hideout, The High Chaparral, The Patio Lounge, and The Showcase Lounge, not to capture the artists on stage, instead popping off a half dozen rolls every night on the crowd.

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Atlantic City, 1970s

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons playing the Steel Pier on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City

Lucy the Elephant, an Atlantic City attraction, during a period of disrepair

Atlantic City Boardwalk

Black shoes and socks, with shorts, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Grabbing some rays on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk

Atlantic City, 1970s

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons playing the Steel Pier on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City

Lucy the Elephant, an Atlantic City attraction, during a period of disrepair

Atlantic City Boardwalk

Black shoes and socks, with shorts, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Grabbing some rays on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk

Cape Town ’60s Party Photos

These shots of Beehived, boozed up, breast-flashing gals, slumped-over sailors and tongue-entwined couples were shot by nightclub bouncer Billy Monk between 1967 and 1969 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Cape Town ’60s Party Photos

These shots of Beehived, boozed up, breast-flashing gals, slumped-over sailors and tongue-entwined couples were shot by nightclub bouncer Billy Monk between 1967 and 1969 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Photographs from Yesteryear

The photos in this post may make you remember the nostalgic days from yesterday, but they are very beautiful and may also remind you of days of simpler times. You might even say they are oldies but goodies. From the days of corner drugstores to pinups, to large convertibles, these photos have it all.

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