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Miscellaneous | The Disneyland Hotel
Breakfast at the Coffee Shop
A recent undated 1960s batch of slides yielded this shot of the Disneyland Hotel. In an example of not-so-great planning, the sign had to read “Hotel Disneyland” because of the location of the elevator.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
The Desert Golf Rush
Though a desert, the Coachella Valley has become known to some as the “golf capital of the world.” Learn more about desert golf's history.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Disney
Long Lost Disneyland Landmark Rediscovered
The Monsanto House of the Future lasted from 1957 to 1967 at Tomorrowland in Disneyland, but you can see it again this weekend.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Camping Trailer: On The Trail
From DIY haulers to fully equipped living rooms on wheels, the birth of the camping trailer gives us a unique look at American history.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!
Someone Built a Community of Tiny Luxury Homes in Tampa. Here’s a Look Inside the Priciest Unit.
At $249,550, the ultra-luxe N1 mobile home at Florida's new Escape Tampa Bay the Oaks is the community's last and most expensive model for sale.
Home Improvement | Interior Design
Mid-century modern is the style that won’t die
There’s no getting over our obsession with Eames loungers, Saarinen tables and Nelson Bubble lamps — mid-century modern furniture is baked into our culture.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
What Is Mid-Century Modernism?
Mid-century Modernism was a watershed moment in the history of American design, when retro curves and modern materials took hold.
Recipes | Vintage Recipes
Our 20 Best Vintage Dessert Recipes of All Time
Looking for a dessert that's stood the test of time? These vintage desserts are so delicious and dependable that they're anything but a thing of the past.
Travel | Travel
50 Amazing Photos from the Golden Age of Air Travel
A girl and her father play a game of checkers.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
9 Unique Experiences At JFK’s Incredible TWA Hotel
With vintage touches, '60s music playing throughout, and some historic decadence, the TWA Hotel is a staple of JFK International.
Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture
Finding and Renovating a Fullerton Forever Home
Discover a 1955 Eichler Fullerton Forever home that, with hard work, creative visions and clever strategies, became an MCM dream.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
30 Fascinating Photos of Disneyland From the Early 1960s
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California. Opened in 1955, it was the first theme park opened by The Walt Disney Company and the onl...
Travel | Travel
How Flying Went from Luxurious to Lackluster
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when taking a flight on a commercial airliner was something to look forward to, with luxurious meals,
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Where to Find the Best Eames Chair Lookalikes (That Don't Cost $10K)
If you’re really good at sex, you probably own an Eames.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
The Rise and Fall of Concorde, the Midcentury Supersonic Jetliner That Still Inspires Awe Today
The popularity of the phrase 'style over substance' has encouraged us to assume an inherent and absolute divide between those concepts. But as the most ambitious works of man remind us, style pushed to its limits its substance, and vice versa.
Travel | Travel
I Stayed in a Classic Motor Hotel and It Was Peak Nostalgia
You haven't really traveled the West until you've stayed at a classic motor inn. One editor shared her trip experience at Cuyama Buckhorn.
Miscellaneous | I Like This
How to Be an Effective Supermarket Checker: The Front Line 1965
How to be an effective supermarket checker. .CharlieDeanArchives - Archive footage from the 20th century making history come alive!
Recipes | Vintage Recipes
Vintage 1950s Recipes to Try at Home
Ready for a taste down memory lane? Here are some classic (and yummy) vintage 1950s recipes for you to try cooking and baking at home!
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Eichler Homes: Bringing Mid-Century Modern to the Masses
In the 1950s and 60s, Joseph Eichler developed modern homes available to the masses. Now, these Eichler homes are pricey collector’s items.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
“Vintage Weird Celebrates Genuine, Verifiable Vintage Weirdness”: 115 Of The Weirdest Pics From This Facebook Group
A list of fascinating photos celebrating genuine, verifiable vintage weirdness from the Vintage Weird Facebook group.
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
How To Decorate Your Home Like Don Draper's Apartment In Mad Men
Obsessed with the mid-century modern, 1960s style on Mad Men? Here are some tips for how to decorate your home like Don Draper's apartment in Mad Men.
Visual Arts | Photography
The Dennis Hopper Photograph That Caught Los Angeles
The actor stopped at an intersection, took out his Nikon, and made history.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
A Brief Compendium of Modernist Homes for Movie Villains with Flawless Taste
A Brief Compendium of Modernist Homes for Movie Villains with Flawless Taste - Inspiration Vault - Messy Nessy Chic
Architecture & Interior Design | Modernism
Sun, fun and architecture at Palm Springs Modernism Week 2022
Palm Springs Modernism Week 2022: here's the Wallpaper* guide to what to see. From iconic home tours to an open-top bus architectural tour of the area
History | History
How Car Culture Shaped The Crazy, Cool Architecture Of Midcentury LA | LAist
Decades after they were built, some of the most iconic structures built to sell and service automobiles are being restored and repurposed.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
CB2 brings back pieces by ‘Mad Men’-era designer Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb shaped the modern American aesthetic. For the first time in 50 years, his work will be mass-produced in the United States—and the pieces are surprisingly affordable.
Recipes | Baking
This Mid-Century Modern Gingerbread House Is the Pandemic Christmas Project We All Need | Epicurious
This ain’t your kid’s gingerbread house. Join us on photo tour of Judy Kim’s elaborate cardamom cookie house, and then print the template and get started.
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
How to Decorate Your Home Like You're Living in Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit"
There are so many things to love about everyone’s newest Netflix obsession, the limited series the “The Queen’s Gambit," but the interiors take the cake for me. Here's how to recreate the look of the 1960s sets in your own space.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Ed van der Elsken at the Rijksmuseum: an exhibition full of surprises | Financial Times
An unfinished book found in Dutch photographer’s archives is just one of the discoveries on show
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
An architect’s time capsule midcentury home is for sale in Glendale
Los Angeles architect Gus Stamos built this modest Chevy Chase Canyon home in Glendale for his family in 1968, and its retro interiors have stood the test of time
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Early designs for Disneyland's monorail show how different the popular attraction could have looked
"The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky" shows rare concept art and designs of the popular mode of transportation inside the parks.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Retro Hotel Finds for the Mid Century Road Tripper
This fall, pick a retro hotel that will put you in the middle of true mid century style. From Boston to Florida, there's a mid century paradise to find.
Miscellaneous | I Like This
Here's What Malls Have Looked Like Through the Years, From the '50s Until Now
Malls are really no different from the marketplaces in ancient civilizations — though the introduction of things like mall Santas, specialty stores and food courts certainly changed everything.
Miscellaneous | Other Stories
40 Stunning Photos of Entertaining at Home in the '50s and '60s
A lot of etiquette best practices have gone out of fashion in the last 60 years. Take a look back at how hosting guests (from over-the-top appetizers to social etiquette) at home has evolved over time.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Perfectly preserved midcentury modern asking $2.2M in Pasadena - Curbed LA
It’s on the market for the first time in six decades
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
13 More Photos Of Southern California From The 1950s
Featuring many of the towns and winding roads you may remember as a small child in Southern California, these 13 photos are a blast from the past.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Top 10 Mid Century Modern Movies and Television Shows For #QuarantineLife
While you have a little free time on your hands, check out a mid century movie or television show that expxertly captures the iconic design style!
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
With Traditional Movie Theaters Closed, Drive-Ins Are Thriving
With the closing of traditional movie theaters due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, people are practicing social distancing at drive-ins.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
The New Midcentury Modern
How developers are trying to meet demand for new midcentury houses
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
Vintage photos of 1950s diners show the quintessentially American restaurants in their heyday
By the 1950s, diners were a staple for the average American restaurant-goer, mainly due to their low prices, large menus, and extended hours.
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
A Kitchen for Entertaining: How Wallpaper Sparked a Redesign
See how a bit of well-placed wallpaper becomes the inspiration behind this fresh and inviting kitchen.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
14 vintage photos of Disneyland behind the scenes that will make you see the theme park in a whole new light
In the '60s, some photographers got behind-the-scenes looks at the California theme park, and captured their experiences through film.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
Is this the world's most glamorous airport hotel? Inside JFK's Sixties-inspired TWA Hotel
Jane Mulkerrins felt like an extra on 'Mad Men' when she stayed at the new TWA at JFK
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
The Case Study houses that made Los Angeles a modernist mecca
These homes helped to define modern architecture.
Travel | Travel
The 14 Coolest Drive-In Movie Theaters in America | Mental Floss
At the peak of their popularity, America was home to 4000 drive-ins, but that number now hovers around the 355 mark. Here are a few of our personal favorites.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
A designer saves this 1963 glass box home from demolition, giving it mid mod edge
Glass box homes are a signature style of Mid Century Modern architecture, and this lake house is stunning enough to match the gorgeous views over the water.
Visual Arts | Photography
Garry Winogrand's Color Street Photo Exhibit is Enthralling and Confusing
Garry Winogrand Color is a fantastic exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum that showcases much of the photographer's rarely seen slide film.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
A Look Back at Charles Schridde's Houses of The Future
Illustrator Charles Schridde created some of the most stunning images of what he thought the home of tomorrow will look like back in the 1960s.
History | Southern California
Lucille Ball's Former California Home Is Available For Rent | Mental Floss
The legendary comedian and 'I Love Lucy' star lived here with her co-star and real-life husband, Desi Arnaz.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
The experience that lets you relive the magic of flying on board a luxurious 1970s Pan Am 747 | Daily Mail Online
The experience is housed inside LA's Air Hollywood, the world's largest aviation-themed film studio. Tickets cost between $475 and $875 for two.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Pan Am Experience: Elaborate dinner theater recreates air travel from the 1970s
One-part re-enactment, one-part dinner theater, Los Angeles' Pan-Am Experience mixes top-quality food with elaborate detail to recreate what it was like to fly a Boeing 747 in the 1970s.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
11 Fun Facts About Barbie | Mental Floss
Barbie has been a cultural icon since she hit runway—er, toy aisles—60 years ago. Now, Mattel is going all out to celebrate her diamond jubilee.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Midcentury modern design got its start as Cold War propaganda
Before midcentury was a household name, the State Department used MoMA’s “Good Design” exhibitions to sell the American vision of consumerism abroad.
Travel | Travel
The TWA Hotel Will Start Accepting Reservations Next Week
Starting at noon EST on Feb. 14, the TWA Hotel will begin accepting reservations for stays starting May 15.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Frank Sinatra’s Legendary Midcentury Hits the Market at $12.5M - Dwell
Designed by William Pereira, the storied Byrdview estate where Frank Sintra lived in the 1950s and '60s is looking for a new owner.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
The Enduring Allure of Mid-Century Modernism - Flashbak
Mid-century modernism, they say, is timeless. But it’s also very clearly from a certain time and place. An American take on Bauhaus designs and the International style, 50’s modern interior designs have returned in force, bolstered by Mad Men, Etsy, P
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
David Klein's Magnificent TWA Posters - Flashbak
The illustrator and artist David Klein is best known today for his glorious posters for the Howard Hughes owned Trans World Airlines in the 1950s and 1960s. TWA at the time was one of the world’s most well known and admired airlines. It became the f
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
What Does Mid-Century Modern Really Mean?
We put together a very high-level overview on the Mid-Mod design movement to provide insight on what makes a piece authentically Mid-Century Modern.
Visual Arts | Photography
The Mystery Man Who Spent 20 Years Photographing North American Buildings
His name was Barry Gfeller, and he left behind an astonishing 50,000 previously unseen images.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
The grooviest bachelor pad in Chicago modeled its kitchen after The Brady Bunch
The only thing missing is Alice!
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
The Vanishing World of Neon Motel Signs - Atlas Obscura
A photographer has spent decades capturing these symbols of Americana and the open road.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Nat Geo: Vintage Photos of the "Happiest Place on Earth"
In 1955, Walt Disney transformed a California orange grove into a scene right out of his imagination.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Weird History: What Ever Happened to the Home Intercom? | Apartment Therapy
Weird history -- whatever happened to the intercom? We traced this home trend back in time.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
First look inside the TWA Hotel’s sleek, midcentury-inspired rooms - Curbed NY
Get a peek inside the TWA Hotel’s new hotel rooms, which are inspired by midcentury modern design.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
These photos show an idealized vision of midcentury America… with a subtle hint of weirdness
Not much is known about Nina Leen, the Russian-born Life photographer who moved to New York in 1939 and proceeded to spend the next four decades making some of the best — and least remembered —…
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Midcentury modern homes and buildings can be found in many cities & some may surprise you!
Midcentury modern homes and buildings can be found in many cities across the U.S., and some may surprise you! Let’s take a little road trip, shall we?
Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation
Court OKs demolition of Hollywood building for Frank Gehry project, dealing a blow to preservationists
In a defeat for preservationists, a three-judge appellate court panel cleared the way for the demolition of a 1960 bank building in Hollywood. At the same time, the court sent the redevelopment project back to the city for more work.
Music | Music News
Vic Damone, Who Crooned His Way to Postwar Popularity, Dies at 89 - The New York Times
In an era dominated by Sinatra, Como and Bennett, Mr. Damone built his own following on records and television and in nightclubs.
Entertainment | The Original Series
You can probably find Star Trek's Enterprise chairs at a yard sale
Common office furniture was used to make Kirk's seat.
Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation
Classic Valley Diner Du-Par’s Will Depart Studio City on January 1 - Eater LA
The company wants to return to the Valley, they just don’t know where
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
A Guide to the 100 Stunning Architectural Gems of L.A. - Los Angeles Magazine
The burnished splendor of Art Deco. The clean grace of Modernism. When it comes to architecture, our city is a wonderland
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
You Have Until Next Month to Check Out McDonald's 'No. 1 Store' Before It's Demolished
The replica of Ray Kroc's first McDonald's franchise store was rebuilt and turned into a museum.
Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation
CBS Television City draws speculation about potential sale
For decades, audiences got to see the recording of iconic shows such as "The Price is Right" at CBS Television City, but now there are reports the property may be up for bid.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Photographer Compares 1960s Postcards Vs. How These Places Look Today, And The Difference Is Unbelievable | Bored Panda
Not long ago an old matchbook laying on photographer Pablo Iglesias Maurer's desk caught his eye. Or rather, it was the postcard-like picture on it, of a resort
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
17 vintage back to school ads you would never see today
Back in the day, you couldn't go to campus without bowties, bell-bottoms, sugar and jazz.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
10 Modernist Patio Furniture Pieces for Your Summer Patio
Whether it's good conversation, a good tan or a good drink you're after, these patio furniture picks are a must for a sizzling hot season of hosting.
Travel | Travel
An old relic of the American road trip is disappearing - Business Insider
After its heyday in the mid-20th century, the traditional mom and pop motel has largely slipped from the public imagination.
Miscellaneous | Places You Can Still Go
Mapping California’s best remaining midcentury motels
Travel back in time to the golden age of motels. These are the ones still standing—and worth visiting.
History | Historic Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium: The ultimate guide to LA’s ballpark - Curbed LA
The Dodgers return for opening day on April 3, and we’ve got the lowdown on which games to see, where to eat, and more.
Visual Arts | Photography
The Man Who Photographed a Forgotten America by Moonlight - Feature Shoot
Late Arrival, 2011 Diner, 2011 Noel Kerns is an American time traveler. His camera has taken him on road trips across Texas, down Route 66, and through the ghost towns of the American West. He’s found these bygone patches of the United States under the
Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture
Darling '50s trailer home in Palm Springs can be yours for $55K - Curbed
This is everything we love combined into one adorable parcel: a converted 1950s vintage trailer "tiny" home—in Palm Springs. But that’s not all.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Step back in time with these fascinating historical images of NYC
Photographer Ben Rowland recently put together a website that showcases one thing: very big, very old images of New York. “The Big Picture New York&
Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation
Frank Gehry-Lytton Savings Cliffhanger Reveals a Rotten PLUM
DEEGAN ON LA-Frank Gehry has two options -- some may say a Hobson’s choice – now that the LA City Council has unanimously approved Historic-Cultural Monument status for Kurt Meyer’s Lytton Savings Bank building located on the property Gehry wants to transform into a complex of skyscrapers at the western gateway to the Sunset Strip.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
How LA Banks Got Their Mid-Century Mosaics and Murals
Why do so many Los Angeles-area banks have amazing murals, mosaics, and sculptures? It's mostly the the work of the Millard Sheets Studio, which starting in the fifties designed more than 100 Home...
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Why James Bond Would Love Modernism Week – Modernism Weekly
What the Super Spy and Modernism Week have in common and why you shouldn't miss this party. Women love him, men aspire to be him. Whether your personal preference is Sean, Roger or Daniel (purrrrr!),
Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Design
An Hour From Atlanta, 'Skyhaven' Offers Mad Men Lifestyle - Curbed Atlanta
Want to live like Don Draper, but away from the rigors of city life? A home in Rome, about 70 miles from downtown Atlanta, offers the quintessential midcentury lifestyle. Even the name of the home, Skyhaven, evokes images of a Bond-esque existence.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
California dreaming: the homes where the spirit of the 60s lives on | Life and style | The Guardian
‘Nobody ever thought of leaving here unless they were carried out’: why many of the original residents of these elegant Marin County homes still live there
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Motels and motor courts: Saving Las Vegas’ mid-century gems - Las Vegas Weekly
During the mid-20th century, an organic uniqueness evolved in Downtown Las Vegas, a gift of sorts for the future, for that day when the quaint and personal motor courts with stunning signage would somehow outlast the more elegant destinations of yesteryear, providing historical depth in an ever-changing city.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
A Miami Oasis Pays Homage to Florida's Rich Architectural Heritage | Dwell
When architects Melissa and Jacob Brillhart set out to design their new home in downtown Miami, they drew inspiration from Florida modernism and the dogtrot model to create a tropical oasis in the city. The couple designed and built most of the home thems
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
18 Modern Living Rooms | Dwell
These living rooms showcase modern furniture collections while maintaining a welcoming ambience.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Be the Second Owner Ever of This Groovy Mid-Century Mod in Sherman Oaks - New to Market - Curbed LA
Hitting the market for the first time since being built in 1964 is this mid-century modern in the Royal Woods neighborhood of Sherman Oaks. While the five-bedroom, three-bath residence is...
History | Los Angeles History
If These Menus Could Talk: The History of L.A. Power Dining Revealed - Hollywood Reporter
The first time chef Roy Choi visited the Los Angeles Public Library's 9,000-item vintage menu collection, he felt like Christopher Reeve's character in the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, a playwright who travels back decades.
Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation
Say Goodbye to the Scandia Building - Los Angeles Magazine
Before the wrecking balls arrive to make way for a Marriott, a look back at one of L.A.’s finest and most happening restaurants ever
History | Los Angeles History
Vintage Menus Are the Special Du Jour - Los Angeles Magazine
The Los Angeles Public Library’s incredible menu collection goes on display June 13
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
We've certainly been 'Mad' for modern: 'Mad Men's' trend-setting design legacy - LA Times
In its nearly eight years on the air, AMC's period drama "Mad Men" became must-see TV for design professionals and decor fans and, arguably, a boon to the home furnishings industry. The interiors — conceived by production designer Dan
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
The Midcentury Architecture of California Modernist John Lautner | Dwell
Architect Helena Arahuete, a longtime colleague of John Lautner's, will discuss the midcentury modernist's legacy as well as her own work at Dwell on Design in Los Angeles on May 30. We've assembled a few of Lautner's most revered works in anticipation.
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
Mad Men Style: The Best of the 1960s from House Beautiful
While Betty Draper was busy in her Ossining, NY, home, House Beautiful was featuring cutting-edge home designs to make any 1960s woman swoon.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Vacation like 'Mad Men': Mid-century homes you can rent
TV's Mad Men, which enters its final season this month, has been lauded for its emphasis on visual authenticity. From Don's narrow ties to the evocative interiors he inhabits, the show has come to embody mid-century style.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
The legacy of ‘Mad Men’ won’t be its clothes or its cocktails. It’ll be all that modernist furniture.
How “Mad Men” has influenced our tastes in design.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Hillside Mid-Century Home Renovation in Texas | Dwell
An architectural designer and an artist harnessed the collective power of their design firm to remake a dilapidated mid-century gem into a hillside perch for their family.
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
This Modern Mailbox Was Made for Midcentury Lovers | Dwell
You might not expect a mailbox to have a story behind it, but most mailboxes are not the Midcentury Modern Mailbox from modbox USA. The Kickstarter-funded box was inspired from founder Greg Kelly’s frustration that there weren’t any mailboxes that com
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
How to Build the Perfect Bar Cart
Whether you like things shaken or stirred. Blame it on our Mad Men-induced nostalgia, but second only to meeting Don Draper for a dirty martini at a New York City members-only bar, crafting our own bar cart seems like the coolest way to be a part of the show's bygone eras—and save on those sneaky, eye-watering bar tabs.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
Mad Men Sets Have Arrived in New York, and They are Glorious - TV Time - Curbed National
Photos via Architizer "Matthew Weiner's Mad Men", an exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York opens tomorrow, March 14, offering visitors the chance to...
News | Interesting Stories
Exclusive: The New Owner of Norms Reveals His Plans For the Legendary Site - Los Angeles Magazine
Jason Illoulian is open to the chain restaurant staying put. His architect would rather say goodbye
History | Beverly Hills & Midtown
The Story Behind L.A.’s Coolest Looking Gas Station - Los Angeles Magazine
Jack Colker’s 76 Station has been nominated for landmark status. Here its designer, Gin Wong, weighs in
History | Los Angeles History
Googie: Architecture of the Space Age
Before I moved to Los Angeles (almost 2 years ago now) I had never heard the word Googie. In fact, when a friend -- a native Californian -- used the term I initially thought it must have something to do with Google. I didn't know the word, but I definitel
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
10 Absolutely Gorgeous Midcentury Living Rooms
Get ready to fall madly in love with the architectural gems featured in the new book, Midcentury Houses Today.
Architecture & Interior Design | Googie
Eat a burger at Hollywood's favorite functioning retro diner | Stories | Roadtrippers
If Johnie’s Coffee Shop is the most commonly used non-functioning diner for Hollywood, Bob's Big Boy Broiler (also known as Johnie’s Broiler and Archie’s Atomic Drive-in) in Downey, CA is probably the most used active diner...
History | Downtown
Clifton’s Cafeteria is Coming Back to Life at Long Last! - Los Angeles Magazine
The iconic restaurant’s new retro neon sign lit up Broadway this weekend. Here's what's in store next!
History | Los Angeles History
Alison Martino's "Vintage Los Angeles": Dan Tana's 50th Anniversay
When people ask me to suggest a classic Hollywood joint, there’s only one place that comes to mind: Dan Tana’s. On October 1 this dark and cozy Italian landmark will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Architecture & Interior Design | Googie
Norms Restaurant May Not Be Demolished, Yet | WEHOville
The LA Historic Heritage Commission will consider designating Norms restaurant an historic / cultural property.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Grab A Glass Because It's The Best Whiskey Ads Of The 1960s!
James Bond + Jim Beam = Winner! Forget everything you knew about the 1960s. Forget Mad Men, forget Apollo 11, forget The Beatles, forget JFK, forget Cuba, don't forget Vietnam...but forget about the rest. In the '60s, all you had to care about was a nice bottle of bourbon and the quickest method of getting it into your mouth.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
When Will 1958's World-Wide TV of the Future Finally Get Here?
The living room of the future was supposed to be interactive. It was supposed to have all the world's media at your fingertips. And above all, it was supposed to have a big ass TV. Today, Americans can buy enormous TVs for relatively cheap. But we're stil
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
To stain or not to stain - should all wood tones match in Max's apartment? - Retro Renovation
Reader Max is about to move into a new apartment in Chicago and has been frequenting estate sales to collect vintage furniture for his new place. He has found several pieces he loves — a dining set, end tables, record player, easy chair and vintage pe
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
Ikea Argang Collection reissues limited edition designs from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
Midcentury modern and Scandinavian furniture designs seem as ubiquitous, relevant, and on trend as they did in the middle of the 20th century, and even more so as our gadgets get more futuristic and our interiors have gone decidedly retro (helped along n
Travel | Travel
Hawaiian Airlines: 85 years of high-flying fashion - Hawaii Insider
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated its 85th anniversary this week by releasing vintage photos of planes and crews from the decades since Nov. 11, 1929, when it began regularly scheduled service under the name of Inter-Island Airways.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
The Jetsons Amusement Park Ride That Never Was
Bruce Bushman was a designer whose name you may not know, but whose work you've almost certainly seen. He worked on everything from the design of the Disneyland castle to episodes of The Flintstones TV show. But there's one project that Bushman worked on
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
The rise and spectacular fall of Venice Beach's Pacific Ocean Park
If you had walked along the beach in Venice in the early 1970s, you would have come across the sagging, crumbling, partially incinerated ghost of an old amusement park on a pier. If you've watched the skate documentary
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
The All-American Expo That Invaded Cold War Russia
Over the course of six weeks during the height of the Cold War, almost three million Soviets visited an exhibition that celebrated America. American kitchens, American art, American cars, and most especially American capitalism. The American National Exhi
History | Historic Los Angeles
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis: Restaurant Owners!
Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Eddie Deezen. Visit Eddie at his website or at Facebook.For ten years (1946-1956) Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were the hottest act in show business. The combination of Dean's laid-
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
History of Route 66 Revealed in The Autry Center's New Exhibit
Find out how the highway went from dirt road to On the Road
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
DIY Midcentury-Style Plant Stand - A Beautiful Mess
Hey, it's Mandi! You guys, this project is so easy I almost feel like I shouldn't be calling it a project. It's a pretty simple concept that's not really anything new—attach legs to wood and call it a plant stand!...
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
Artful Midcentury Remodels
Renovating a historic home can be daunting, but these seven remodels balance past, present, and future.
History | Historic Los Angeles
Slide Show: Wild and Wonderful Concept Art from Long Lost L.A. Theme Park
Theme park designer Christopher Merritt and historian Domenic Priore dove deep to find never-before seen photos and incredible 1950s concept art for their new book Pacific Ocean Park: The Rise and Fall of Los Angeles’s Space Age Nautical Pleasure Pier.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
These Vintage Ads Prove We Had No Idea What The Future Would Actually Look Like
If you thought "The Jetsons" was far-fetched, think again. While you may laugh at the idea of every household having a robot, flying cars, and supercomputers, it was the beginning of the Space Age in the 1950s and 1960s, and futurism was all the rage. And if these vintage ads and images are anything to go by... it's exactly what people wanted to see.
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
10 Easy Ways to Add a Mid-Century Modern Style to Your Home
Ever wondered how you can get a mid-century modern style in your home without moving? Here are 10 amazing ideas to add to your homes décor to achieve the ultimate mid-century, contemporary 1950's style.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
Thank the Jews for the "Mad Men" Aesthetic: How They Designed the Modern American Home
The mid-century modernists who fled Hitler helped shape a visual aesthetic that's still pervasive, as shown in a new museum exhibit.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Q&A: Midcentury preservation stands out in year's architectural trends - St. Louis Business Journal
In Friday’s edition of the Business Journal, we asked Michelle Swatek, the executive director of the St. Louis chapter of the American Institute of Architects, to tell us what’s going on in the St. Louis market. She cited preservation of Midcentury bu
History | History
How Mad Men-Era Americans Imagined the World Would Look In 1970
The AMC show Mad Men is in its final season, with its mid-season finale (yeah, I don't know what that means exactly either) airing this past Sunday. The show started with 1960 as its backdrop, and we now see characters in the world of 1969. A lot chan
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
10 Hot Trends in Retro Furniture that You'll Love in your Home
Create vintage charm in your home with retro furniture appeal There is no doubt that retro trends in furniture are back in a big way! Have you ever heard i
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Cameron's house from Ferris Bueller finally sells for $1M
After five years on the market, the house from Ferris Bueller's Day Off finally sells - for less than half its original asking price.
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century
Own a Mies van der Rohe Home For $160K Design News | Apartment Therapy
Detroit certainly has some bargain real estate at the moment, but perhaps none as great a deal as this. The Lafayette Park complex was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1959, with this fully remodeled 1,400 square foot townhome currently asking $159,900.
History | Historic Los Angeles
Vintage Los Angeles: Wild Times at the Safari Inn
The Safari Inn is one of Burbank’s most famous historical landmarks, and still open to the public. This Googie-style oasis has maintained its original retro décor, the recently restored neon sign has been shining its kitschy lights on Olive Avenue since 1955, and the shield-and-spears motif repeats in the management office and in the ironwork on the walls.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Meet the Bananas 1950s Arch House Above the Sunset Strip
The British Pathé has recently uploaded thousands of wild historic videos to their YouTube, including a 44-second, tantalizing introduction to this very...
History | Historic Los Angeles
A Cool Map of Los Angeles's Mid-Century Beatnik Hangouts
In their heyday around the middle of the century, beatniks could be found "from Long Beach to Hollywood and even to little South Gate," says LA Public Library map librarian Glen Creason in Los Angeles magazine,
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Vintage Los Angeles: Fish Shanty and the Kooky Wonderland That Was Restaurant Row
La Cienega and Beverly Boulevard was once a playful pocket of themed eateries, amusement parks, and nightclubs
Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!
Sneak peek: Mid-century modern is all the rage at upcoming home tour - Austin Business Journal
Preservation Austin is featuring five homes with roots dating back to the 1950s and 1960s in its annual tour on tap for April 5.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Dozens of lost Warhol artworks discovered on 80s floppy disks
The artworks were commissioned in 1985 by Commodore, who wanted Warhol to demonstrate the graphic capabilities of its new Amiga 1000 computer.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
These Intergalactic Travel Posters Look Like They Were Designed By Don Draper
If you could fly to Pluto on a 1950s-era Pan Am flight, this is what the advertisements would look like.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Photos: Elvis Presley's Futuristic Honeymoon Pad In Palm Springs Up For Sale
The King sure knew how to live in style.
