The early ’50s were a time of transition in America, as folks reeling from World War II tried to navigate what a “new normal” looked like. New station wagons sparkled in driveways while kids were ...

In the late ’50s, America was in the thick of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement, and tensions were high from more than one angle. TV dinners became popular, Elvis ruled the radio, and street ...

Levittown in Long Island, New York, was built in 1947 as a suburban community for America's growing families. Here's what it was like in the '50s.

Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine what life what like in decades past. Picturing how people spent their time, whether it was playing outside in their city neighborhood, hanging around in their ...

Once the go-to hangout spot for American teens and a symbol of opportunity for small business owners, diners are one of the most beloved remnants of mid-century America. Scattered across the country, ...

While these celebrity marriages from the 1950s did not all stand the test of time, the photographs have. Black-and-white images of celebrity nuptials show some of the best wedding dresses of the era, ...

SCRAPBOOK - Cap Scrap observes Fire Prevention Week, which began Sunday and runs through Saturday, Oct. 11, with photos of fires and firefighters from years past. Gazette file photos by Charles B.