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Tag: vintage photos


Jan
2023

Vintage Photos of Dorm Life in the 1920s-1960s

categories: Back to School, vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday

While browsing the web, I stumbled up on a gold mine of vintage dorm life photos from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It featured students from the 1920s-1960s (and before & after these dates), having a fun time in school.

Let’s take a look at what I found on this Vintage Photo Tuesday (collection of vintage images blog posts)!

Vintage photo maybe 1950s or 1960s of two women hanging out in their door room studying and on the phone at the University of Wisconsin Madison

Students Gloria Fraidin and Marianne Johnson hang out in dorm room.

Vintage Photos of Dorm Life

1920s-1960s Images

Moving in Day! 1955 photo of students moving into their dorms. Look at those super white shoes in the trunk. Fancy!

1950s vintage photo of young men in 1955 moving into their Dorms at the University of Wisconsin Madison. 1950s fashion for men & 1950s cars.

Source: University of Wisconsin—La Crosse. Special Collections and Area Research Center

Moving in with the help of Dad. An early 1950s photo.

I shared the below image in my last post on ‘Vintage Samsonite Advertising‘, but it was too good to not reshare again (those saddle shoes!).

Early 1950s photo of Moving into the dorm; UW-Madison. A young woman holding luggage, accompanied by two older men also holding luggage, stands in the hallway of a dormitory. C. 1950s

Source: Flickr-UW-Madison Archives Identifier: S05632

1955 (maybe a bit later) photo of two young women holding giant teddy bears in the students lounge in their residence.

I’m slightly terrifed of the bear on the right BUT our young woman’s leopard print capris & matching collar on her sweater is to die for! Love!

1950s vintage photo of two young university students in 1950s fashions one in saddle shoes another in leopard print (capris pants & leopard print collar sweater) holding giant teddy bears at their residence hall. Vintage Dorm Life in Wisconsin

Source: Stevens Point Area Research Center : Lot 231, Box 23, Students-Candids, Folder 1

These co-eds make a fashion statement in stripes while relaxing in their dorm building. C. 1950s.

So many fun things to look at in this photo. The illustration of the girl in her loungewear on the wall. The cool Mid-Century curtains. Our one girl with a hair net on to protect her hairstyle and of course the stuffed animals. So fun!

1950s vintage photo of two young women at the university of Wisconsin Madison in striped pajamas in their dorm building having a a slumber party

Source: Flickr- UW-Stevens Point Identifier: Lot 231, Box 23, Students-Candids, Folder 1

1960 photo of students eating pizza and drinking sodas in their dorm room.

1960s vintage photo of three young women at the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1960s fashions eating pizza and drinking sodas in their dorm. -Vintage Dorm Life.

Source: University of Wisconsin—La Crosse. Special Collections and Area Research Center

1950s vintage photo of two young men learning how to iron.

1950s vintage photo of two young men in university learning how to iron while staying in the dorms. Dorm Life

Source: University of Wisconsin—La Crosse. Special Collections and Area Research Center

Whether it was the 1950s or the 1960s (like below), laundry had to get done.

Women students ironing in a dorm room in Trowbridge Hall, which opened in 1960. The building was named for faculty member and history professor Myrtle Trowbridge. C. 1961 (Source).

1960s vintage photo of women university students in their dorm at the University of Wisconisn doing the laundry and ironing

UW- La Crosse Identifier: UW-L photos_Activities_Studying

1920s photo: A group of female students lounge around their dorm room before bedtime.

1920s vintage photo of a group of young women in their dorm room hanging out in their pajamas at the University of Wisconsin Madison

Source: Flickr- UW-Madison Archives Identifier: S15006

1940s Photo: Ann Emory Hall bedroom with a young woman in 1940s fashions making notes.

1940s vintage photo: 1941 photo of a a girl in her College dorm room in Wisconsin in 1940s fashions

Source: Flickr-UW Madison Archives Identifier: S13067

This photo might fall into the 1970’s but it also could be late 1960s. I’m not 100% sure (no date on the photo), but it was too historical to not share. 3 young Black women share a laugh in their dorm room surrounded by posters of historial Black figures & a “Black is Beautiful” image.

vintage photo from the 1960s or 1970s of Black women in a dorm room at the University of Wisconsin Madison surrounded by Black Activists

Source: Flickr-UW-Madison Archives Identifier: S14102

An older woman holds a pillow while two younger women (in cute two piece skirt suits) stand by an open suitcase in a dorm room. C. 1940s

1940s Vintage photo of student life in a dorm at UW-Madison. An older woman holds a pillow while two younger women stand by an open suitcase in a dorm room. C. 1940s

Source: Flickr-UW Madison Archives Identifier: S05602

A Mid-Century decorated snack bar at the Sellery Hall Dorm, I think late 1960s. I love the Starburst clock and of course the cool Tiki’s on the wall.

1960s vintage photo of students at the University of Wisconsin Madison relaxing at the snack bar at Sellery Hall. The room is Mid Century with a Tiki feel on the wall

Source: Flickr-UW-Madison Archives Identifier: S12210

Party time at the dorm! Jack Vazina and Dave Thompson, in waiter uniforms, work the bar during a party in Swenson house of Kronshage hall. C. 1949.

1940s vintage photo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison of 2 young men, Jack Vazina and Dave Thompson, in waiter uniforms, work the bar during a party in Swenson house of Kronshage hall. C. 1949. Vintage Dorm Life.
1940s vintage photo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison of 2 young men, Jack Vazina and Dave Thompson, in waiter uniforms, drink from the taps at the bar during a party in Swenson house of Kronshage hall. C. 1949. Vintage Dorm Life.

Source: Flickr-UW-Madison Archives Identifier: S12187 & S12186

Sample women’s dorm room; UW-Madison.

Two women examine a sample dormitory room for women at Memorial Union. in 1935 (That is some coat on our lady on the right and I love her 1930s shoes. Very cute).

1930s vintage photo of two women one older and one younger in 1930s fashions looking at what a dorm room looks like at the University of Wisconsin Madison

Source: Flickr-UW-Madison Archives Identifier: S05648

1950s Photo: The “Dorm Den”. A “den where the boys relax” in one of the dormitories. A group of young men are reading, chatting and listening to the radio.

1950s photo of young men in the dorm den reading chatting and listening to the radio at the University of Wisconsin madison.

Source: University of Wisconsin–Madison. Archives : S05633

Room of the times. 1960s student dorm with posts of JFK, Peanuts, and Simon & Garfunkel.

1960s vintage photo of a Student dorm with posts of JFK, Peanuts, and Simon & Garfunkel at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Source: University of Wisconsin—Madison. Archives S16709

The last photo of this set is a fantastic one for those who love 1940s fashions & 1940s hairstyles because there are some stunning dresses and outfits in this photo from 1948.

Now what are we looking at exactly? Robert “Rabbit” Roemer, candidate for Dorm Duke, standing with his female admirers. What is “Dorm Duke”? No clue! If one of my readers know please share in the comments below.

1940s vintage photo from 1948 featuring young women in beautiful 1940s fashions at the University of Wisconsin Madison holding a sign to vote for a guy named rabbit for Dorm Duke (dressed as a rabbit).

Source: University of Wisconsin—Madison. Archives S17087

I hpoe you enjoyed this post on Dorm life in Wisconsin. Please share any thoughts you wish to share in the comments section below (maybe fav photo, what dorm life was like for you etc. ).

On a personal note, I lived in a dorm for one year when I attend “Toronto Metropolitan University from 1999-2003”. My first year in the big city and my first dorm experience (I had already attended 3 years of college at this point but lived at home). It was a lot of fun and I’m glad I did it.

Thanks for dropping by!

FURTHER READING:

Liz


Nov
2022

A Look Back At Life In 1940s-1960s Drinking Establishments & Home Bars

categories: Vintage Advertising, vintage images

It’s my Dad’s 70th birthday on Nov 19th, so we are having a fancy cocktail / dinner party all based around the bar my grandfather built in his basement in 1966 (the base is made out of flagstone from Wiarton, Ontario).

The bar i’m talking about is below and this photo from the 1970s features the following people:

  • My grandmother (Omi) who is looking right at the camera in that fantastic yellow dress
  • The woman with the incredible back on her dress is my MOM! Dang! Wish I knew what the rest of the dress looked like
  • My grandfather (Opi) is behind the bar
  • My mom’s brother (my uncle) is to the right with my Aunt (his wife).
  • Man on the left, unknown.

What a fun photo!!

1970s vintage photo of a home bar featuring a 1970's cocktail party-Image is the Vintage Inn Blog's family.

For today’s post in honour of the home bar pictured above, I wanted to showcase people enjoying themselves IN cocktails bars, taverns, pubs and of course home bars. These could be vintage photos or vintage ads but they are all from the 1940s to the 1960s.

Cheers!

1950s vintage photo of a woman in a 1950s dress sitting on a bar stool at her home bar while her husband makes a drink behind the bar. Fun Mid Century Bar look.

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A Look Back At Life In 1940s-1960s Drinking Establishments & Home Bars

The Vintage Images

“Photo time! Everyone head behind the bar!”. Late 1940s / Early 1950s fun photo of a group of young people at this incredible bar, packed to the top with cool things (including the front of the bar).

From what I can see from zooming in, a Cheeseburger & Hamburger are $0.25 and ‘Iron City’ is the beer of choice.

late 1940s /early1950s vintage photo of a group of young people behind a very decked out bar with the bartender tp the left. They look like they could be college students.

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

This 1950s, maybe early 1960s photo will live in my memory for as long as I live because of the leopard print purse our stylish lady is holding. Dang everyone looks so good at this pub night!

1950s 1960s vintage mid century photo of people in 1950s fashions 1960s fashions including a leopard print purse enjoying drinks at a bar

Source: Flashbak

1950s vintage photo of the bartender reaching over to shake someone’s hand that is not in the image. Looks like everyone is a good mood. Love the little glasses.

1950s vintage photo of people at a bar and a bartender making drinks

Source: Etsy-iloveyoumorephotos

1950s vintage ad for Schenley Whisky featuring actor, Raymond Massey enoying finer entertainment (like hanging out at his home bar).

“Acting is tense work. That’s why Raymond often relaxes at home with friends. Schenley stars at those gatherings. Its mello taste pleases everyone.”

1950s Vintage Ad for Schenley Whisky featuring actor Raymond Massey who likes to enjoy entertaining at his home bar.

Source: eBay

Everyone is welcome at the Bar! Cheers! A 1950s vintage photo.

1950s vintage photo of a pretty Black woman in 1950s fashion sitting on a bar stool posing with a man in a 1950s suit holding a beer

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

1960s Photo: Ben and Frank did not get the memo…Hawaiian shirts must be worn when working the bar at the social club! Looking good Ralph!

1960s vintage photo of Guys Mixing Drinks Behind the Bar at the Social Club in the 1960's. The one guy is wearing a hawaiian shirt.

Source: Etsy-iloveyoumorephotos

Two barmaids at a pub in London, 1949.

1940s vintage photo of Two barmaids at a pub in London, 1949 in 1940s dresses and 1940s hairstyles holding beers and cigarettes.

Source: Flickr

Members of the Capetowners Club in a bar in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver(early 1960s).

1960s vintage photo of two Black couples all dressed up at a bar in 1960s fashions. They are Members of the Capetowners Club in a bar in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver. (early 1960s)

Source: Pinterest

1960s Schlitz Beer Ad. “Invitation from your Tavern Keeper: COME AND WATCH THE RACES!” Looks like a fun time!

1960S vintage ad for Schlitz Beer featuring a couple in 1950s fashions sitting in a Bar / Tavern enjoying a beer while watching the horse races.

Source: Etsy – EdenKitschVintage

1940s or 1950s vintage photo of Tiki Bar, ‘Trad’r Sam’ in San Francisco.

Trad’r Sam was opened in 1937 by a man named Sam Baylon, large stalks of bananas hung from the ceilings and bartenders took the Tiki-theme thing in full stride, donning beige outfits and Safari caps ready to take you away in a rum rhapsody. The most popular order was the Banana Cow (blended rum, brandy, Benedictine, banana and cream) (Source).

1950s vintage photo of bartenders working at the Tiki bar Tradr Sam they are wearing safari outfits a man in uniform sits at the bar a woman in the back enjoys a beer

Source: SignsUnited.com

The college bar. 1940s photo. How dapper is our young man in the front of this image? Soooo dapper!

1940s vintage photo of a group of Black men and woman enjoying their college bar. Fun 1940s college fashions.

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

One night in 1947 a group of friends, got all dressed up and headed out to their favourite bar for a night of fun.

1940s vintage photo from 1947 of a group of people in a bar enjoying themselves with friends. The women are wearing 1940s dresses and 1940s hairstyles

Source: Etsy –JakeRoebucks

Bartender in action in this 1960s photo.

1960s vintage photo of a bartender serving people at the bar in the 1960s. One man is holding a cigar.

Source: Etsy – QsVintageImages

Happy 70th Birthday Dad!

(1970’s photo of my parents in Jamaica. My mom is doing the leap frog, while my open shirt dad looks on)

1970s vintage photo of the Vintage Inn Blogs parents, Manfred and Susan Gruening in Jamaica on the beach having fun

Question time! Please share in the comments section below, what you favourite photos or ad was. Also please let me know if you have a favourite drinking establishment that you enjoy.

Further Reading:

Thanks for dropping by and spending some time at the Vintage Inn. I look forward to welcoming you back!

Liz