38 Pictures That Show Why Vintage Will Always Be Cool
These pictures make me nostalgic for a time I never knew, but also pretty grateful for modern life. Sure, the vintage cars, outfits, and small-town charm look incredible, but I’m not sure I’d survive without air conditioning, Wi-Fi, or the home coffee technology we have today.
There’s an Instagram account called June Cleaver’s Vintage Closet that captures that same vibe perfectly. The feed is full of retro recipes, classic fashion, mid-century furniture, vintage tech, and toys that probably weren’t safety-tested, making the past feel strangely familiar.
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Kurt Zimmerman created “Artoo Deco” Art Deco take on R2-D2, capable of movement under radio control with an in-built sound-system that makes droidish noises
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This property sold for 1.8 million
7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths
Architect John Koster was commissioned by the Mechner family in 1969 to develop a property like no other.
Chappaqua, NY
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Denny’s in the 70s
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The wallpaper. The apron. And much more vintage goodness going on here
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The 1970s-era kitchen went under conservation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Stilnovo tripod UFO Lamp
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I thought l’d share my mom’s childhood Barbie collection. I always loved the booklet and admired the dresses and art work
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Just imagine their jello salads
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The bathrooms in this Illinois home are spectacular! Built in 1952
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In 1977, when STAR WARS beat Jaws to become the highest-grossing movie ever at the time, Steven Spielberg took out the below ad for George Lucas in Variety
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Miracle Strip Amusement Park. It was in operation from 1963 to 2004.
The Starliner, an out and back-style wooden coaster designed by John Allen, was the park’s main attraction and the first roller coaster in Florida.
In 2003, it was announced that the park would close the following year due to a decline in public interest, loss of revenue, and increasing maintenance costs for the vintage rides. Many of the rides were sold off to other amusement parks or private collectors, while others were demolished or left to decay.
Panama City Beach, Florida
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“House of Tomorrow” – where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon in Palm Springs, California. It’s full of retro-futuristic architectural features. It sold for 5,650,000 back in 2022. Built in 1939 . 5 bed, 5 bath
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I would totally decorate with cocktail weenies. It would be the best weenie tree around!
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Renowned architect John Semitekol, who studied under Mies van der Rohe, designed and built this home as his personal residence in 1955; it has been enjoyed by his family ever since. It was sold in 2016. Located in Joliet, IL
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Rasmussen Residence – Lake Forest, IL Designed in 1964 by architect Robert R Rasmussen. This is not currently on the market but I had shared it when it was active. I felt it was worthy of another share.
4 bed, 3 bath home
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Promo for Rickenbacker guitar I believe this is from 1958 or so
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The House of the Future A series of Motorola advertisements from the early 1960s ..the future was then. illustrated by Chicago native Charles Schridde
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