Archive for 1920s

Vintage Desert Water Bag

In the olden days, when cars had hood ornaments, when you drove across the desert in the western United States, you could keep your water cool. »»

The Penny Arcade in Manitou Springs – Caution lots of photos!

In Manitou Springs, Colorado there is a place called the Penny Arcade. It is a retro game player’s heaven. Every vintage machine costs what »»

Horses Mules Power Profit

Horses-Mules Power-Profit. The Horse Association of America, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois. This one is a little outside my normal topic and date range, but »»

Crystal Sweets Bottling Company Bubble Bottle “B”

Crystal Sweets Bottling Company, “B” bubble bottle. Apparently this bottle was made between 1928 and 1930. See more on the history of the Crystal »»

This is Jimmie Rodgers

This is Jimmie Rodgers, RCA Records, VPS-6091, 1983. Liner notes by Hank Snow.

Jimmie Rodgers (1897–1933) was known as the “singing brakeman.” We don’t know what »»

Stan Cline Lithographs of Classic Automobiles

Auto Classics from Stan Cline. 1920s: Model A Ford and 1920 Buick Touring at a Mobil Gas station. 1930s: 1930 Plymouth Model 30-U Roadster, a 1930 »»