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van-ish: To pass completely from existence
Amer-i-can-a: materials concerning or characteristic of America, its civilization, or its culture
Every day it seems as though another landmark (historic or not) is torn down to make way for a parking garage or some other creation. Things such as roadside diners and drive-in movies fall into disrepair. America keeps changing for better or worse and bits and pieces of the past fade away into oblivion.
I started this blog with the intention of providing a place where folks can sit back and sift through nostalgic Americana. Pictures, videos, books, and other items that might otherwise be forgotten will have a home here. I scour the public domain and take care to only use items with no known copyright restrictions.
So sit back, enjoy, and feel free to send ideas or items that I can post here.
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Hello!
Great website!
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Peace to You!
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Editor, Beforeitsnews.com
Thank you so much for creating this lovely website. It’s really great to see and remember our country in its glory days.
We’re really interested in using a photo that you posted of Louis B Mayer. Can you tell me what the copyright restrictions are on that photo? Thanks
No copyright restrictions at all on the Louis B. Mayer photograph
Hi! I really like the image “Farmer listening to radio while milking cow – 1923″ and my Wisconsin bluegrass band would love to be able to use it- could you tell me about the copyright restrictions on the image and whether there is a higher resolution version available somewhere? Many thanks!
Russ
Hi Russ! All of the images I post here are in the public domain. Here is the link to the image at the Library of Congress – http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2006676363/
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Andrew! Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy receiving your posts. You always have great content. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Susan