The 1900s were a fantastic time of technological growth, and also social growth. Society grew majorly in this century, from the evolution of the television, and the industrial boom of cars and houses, this century was arguably the most intellectual. Not only was this the time for inventions, it was a fun time when the whole world was seemingly more connected, even without the technology we have today. Here are 25 photos that show why the 1900s are better than the 2000s.
1. The average family in 1954, all of this could be afforded on a factory workers wages.
2. Women protesting the school dress code banning them from wearing slacks.
3. Female LAPD trainees practicing with their new revolvers.
4. Two pals, 1920.
5. Senior quotes were better in 1909.
6. Colorized photos from the early 60s are so much fun.
7. The most legendary mugshot ever.
8. Are weddings more or less classy now than in the early 1900s?
9. Christmas in 1959 vs Christmas in 1979.
10. A mother and her 8 WWII veteran sons, you can feel the joy in this room.
11. Atlantic City Beach in 1908.
12. Road-trips in the 60s were somehow better.
13. Moose were more friendly in the 1950s.
14. Times square in 1957.
15. This must be worth a fortune now.
16. Falling in love in the 40s.
17. The 60s vs the 70s, style changed drastically.
18. The house and cars a milkman’s salary made in the early 1960s.
19. Surprisingly fantastic quality for 1918.
20. Does your family portrait look this happy?
21. Style looked far better in the 20th century.
22. There must have been no better feeling than being reunited with your family after the war.
23. Nothing like a cold soda on the beach in the 1950s.
24. Ski trips in the 20th century hit different.
25. Late 1960s summer vacation to Colorado.
