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My History Fix

the Fun Side of History!

SCIENCE & TECH

What impacts our quality of life more than science and technology? From dealing with weather, to the food we eat and the clothes we wear, to the way we communicate…really the list goes on! It’s fun to look back and see what the future looked like to previous generations,
and also to see how the amenities we are so accustomed to came to be.

23rd Jun 2016RETROFUTURISM

Categories: Science & Tech, TransportationTags: automobile, city planning, communication, driving, facetime, flying, futuristic, retrofuturism, space travel, surveillance, weather control

RETROFUTURISM

12th May 20161968: THE WORLD IN TRANSITION

Categories: Civics & Rights, Science & TechTags: 1968 Olympics, 1968 World Series, Apollo 8, Black Power, civil rights, Detroit Tigers, Events of 1968, feminism, first word processor, Martin Luther King, MLK, RFK, Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy, Shirley Chisholm, St Louis Arch, Vietnam

1968: THE WORLD IN TRANSITION

6th Feb 2015SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!

Categories: Science & TechTags: snow, snow blower, snow plow, snow removal, weather, winter

SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!

18th Jul 2014THE FUTURE…AS VIEWED FROM 1938

Categories: Science & Tech, TransportationTags: air travel, DC-4, future, inventions, june 1938, popular mechanics

THE FUTURE…AS VIEWED FROM 1938

27th Jun 2014SUMMER HEAT: HOW DID THEY MANAGE?

Categories: Science & TechTags: air conditioning, climate control, electric fan, heat, summer

SUMMER HEAT: HOW DID THEY MANAGE?

13th Jun 2014VENDING MACHINES: FASCINATING, CONVENIENT, AND OLDER THAN YOU THINK!

Categories: Science & TechTags: automat, horn & hardart, marketing, vending machine

VENDING MACHINES: FASCINATING, CONVENIENT, AND OLDER THAN YOU THINK!

16th May 2014HOUSE OF TOMORROW: A MACHINE FOR LIVING

Categories: Architecture, Interior Design, Science & TechTags: 1933, Chicago, George Fred Keck, House of Tomorrow, mid-century modern, modernism, Worlds Fair

HOUSE OF TOMORROW: A MACHINE FOR LIVING

2nd May 2014MAUVE: THE COLOR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Categories: Fashion, Science & TechTags: aniline dye, chemistry, coal tar, mauve, victorian fashion, william perkin

MAUVE: THE COLOR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

4th Apr 2014A VIKING LEGACY…IN MY PHONE?

Categories: Science & TechTags: bluetooth, harald blatand, technology, vikings

A VIKING LEGACY…IN MY PHONE?

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The forced opportunity to drive slowly on the way The forced opportunity to drive slowly on the way home from work yesterday brought out the gratitude I feel for living in this beautiful city. The last few years have been challenging, but moments like this are priceless. Beacon Street to the Riverway is always scenic, but the snowfall was breathtaking! This was the only chance I had for a safe snap, and I just had to document the moment. #mansardmonday #victorian #architecture #snow #urban #boston #backbay #grateful
Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, p Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, prosperity and peace to all in 2021! ✨ #vintage #newyearbaby #happynewyear #greetingcards
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small por Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small portion of my vintage Christmas collection. The tall gold angel is my childhood tree topper❤️ #vintage #vintagechristmas #christmas #elves #angels
Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made by Hallmark c. 1976. I was happy to find it, as I had one as a child! It’s nestled in a bracelet made of dimes. Both can be found—along with many other treasures— @thoreaulyantiques in Concord, MA. #vintage #thanksgiving #jewelry
Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back. #boston #architecture #masonry #cityphotography #southendboston
This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @th This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @thoreaulyantiques ❤️ #vintage #antique #vases #artdeco
My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #c My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #catsofinstagram #rosemaryclooney #bookstagram @mimi.clooney.trixie
HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Li HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Life Magazine.
#automotive #advertising #vintage #vintagecars #vintageadvertising #antique
Looking for some stability. Found this great ancho Looking for some stability. Found this great anchor knocker in Beacon Hill the other day. ❤️ #beaconhill #boston #anchor #architecture #frontdoor #decor
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today, I took the opportunity to slam on the brakes, pull over and snap this gem in all its Deco glory!❤️ #artdeco #architecture #details #boston #design
Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope a Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope all is well with you! #books #bookstagram #antiques #artdeco #bookends #penguins #vintage #green #collection
Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #new Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #newporttower — what an amazing structure! #architecture #ancient #masonry #archeoastronomy #vibes ❤️
Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forwar Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forward to a new decade full of creativity, fulfillment and good health. This mosaic I made reminds me of being in Flow (as I was when making it) and I expect to feel more of that in the coming year and beyond. Best wishes and Happy New Year! 🎆 #2020 #happynewyear #freshstart #flow #mosaic #create #getitdone
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