Article created by: Greta Jaruševičiūtė

There is something very special about old photos, a reminder that the past isn’t just the contents of your history books, but was populated by very real people. While we might tend to think of stuffy old portraits and photographs, the truth is that our ancestors were also at times unhinged, human and often quite relatable.

“The Way We Were” is an online group dedicated to sharing interesting vintage photos from the past. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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#1

Triplets Celebrating Their 80th Birthday Together

Black and white old image of three babies on a couch paired with a modern reunion of the same people in color.

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    My Grandmother On Her Wedding Day, 1931

    Black and white old image of a bride wearing a long flowing gown and veil holding flowers in a vintage setting.

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    My Grandfather And Great Grandmother, Mothers' Day 1946

    Vintage photo of a joyful couple riding a bicycle together showing fascinating old images from history.

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    Unknown Lady Walking Down The Street In Harlem, NY, Late 1940s. A Men Stops And Looks At Her,

    Black and white vintage photo of a woman wearing an elaborate floral hat, a classic old image from history.

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    My Grandma In 1962, Eight Years Old

    Young girl in a vintage dress standing in a living room, one of the fascinating old images rarely seen in history class.

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    100th Birthday

    Elderly woman sitting by a decorated table with a 100th birthday cake from 1848 to 1948 in old images.

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    My Grandmother’s Modeling Photos 1940s-50s

    Black and white old image of a woman in vintage clothing posing thoughtfully, highlighting fascinating old images history.

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    We Laid My Grandpa To Rest This Week At The Age Of 101. This Is One Of My Favorite Photos Of Him From His Time In The Navy

    Black and white vintage photo of a young US Navy sailor in uniform, a fascinating old image from history class.

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    My Grandparents On Their Wedding Night, October 1962

    Couple posing behind a door holding a do not disturb sign in a fascinating old image likely unseen in history class.

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    My Great Grandad At 43 In The 1950s

    Close-up black and white portrait of a young man in a vintage style, showcasing fascinating old images from history.

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    My Grandma With Me In My Swanky Panorama Pram, 1976

    Woman sitting on a bench next to a vintage baby stroller with a clear protective cover in a park setting, old images.

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    My Grandmother Holding My Father In Mogadishu, Somalia 1971

    Young woman holding a baby, dressed in traditional attire, captured in a fascinating old image from history.

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    My Great Grandma Took A Mirror Selfie (NYC, 1960s)

    Vintage selfie of a smiling woman taking a photo in a bathroom mirror, showcasing fascinating old images from history.

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    My German Mother In 1938, Just Before Wwii

    Black and white old image of a young child sitting in a sandbox with a bucket and shovel outdoors in a garden.

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    July 1973: A Mother Cooking Out In Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Woman in vintage dress grilling outside on a patio, a fascinating old image from history class archives.

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    My Great-Great-Great Grandmother. Born 1840

    Victorian-era woman in historical dress standing beside an ornate wooden chair in an old captivating image.

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    My Mother Turns 70 Monday. Got My Favorite Pictures Of Her Together For A Celebration

    Vintage portrait of a smiling young girl with curly hair in a classic dress, one hand resting on her cheek, old images.

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    My Mother, 20, Posing In Her White Satin Gown On Her Wedding Day. 1947

    Vintage black and white photo of a bride in a satin gown and long veil holding a bouquet, classic old image history.

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    Happy Birthday To My Sister Who Turns 29 For The 41st Time Today!1963 Virginia

    Young girl in vintage dress and bonnet smiling by a decorated table with cake in a fascinating old image from 1963.

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    Woman Poses For Her Photo In A Very Fine Dress, During The Late 1890s. Love The Feather In Back Of Her Head

    Elegant woman from the past wearing a feathered hat and vintage dress in a fascinating old historic photograph.

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    #21

    My Dad Fought Nazis From 1942-1945

    Soldier in uniform leaning on a U.S. Mailbox in a dusty military camp, an old image from fascinating history collection.

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    Playing Dress-Up At Grandma’s House, 1960s

    Two young girls in vintage dresses standing on a dirt driveway next to an old car in a historic setting.

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    #23

    Hot Potato Vendor 1892

    Man standing next to a vintage mobile furnace, an old image showing fascinating history equipment and technology.

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    #24

    Another One Of My Grandmother, With My Dad’s Older Sister, Ca. 1934

    Black and white vintage photo of woman sitting on carved wooden stool with young girl in old-fashioned dress, fascinating old images.

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    My Mom, Born In 1928 And In This Pic Maybe She's 3 Or 4? Still Have Her Necklace

    Vintage photo of a young girl holding a doll, showcasing fascinating old images from history.

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    My Lolo And Lola During Their Wedding Day 1958 And I Picture I Took Of Them

    Black and white old image of a smiling couple dressed formally, showcasing fascinating moments from history class unseen photos.

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    Big Smile For The Photographer From This Smartly Dressed Woman. Was This A Fashion Look During Ww2? Certainly Is Mid 1940s

    Vintage photo of a smiling woman in a black dress sitting on wooden porch steps in fascinating old images.

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    My Parents Wedding, September 1961, Tehran, Iran

    Vintage black and white wedding photo of a bride and groom, showcasing a fascinating old image from history.

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    Prince's Mother, Mattie Shaw, Stands By Prince At His Crib In October 1958, When He Was Four Months Old. Prince Kept This Photo In His Vault

    Woman standing beside a crib holding a toy above a baby in a black and white vintage photo from 1958 old images collection.

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    Men's Catalog, 1970's

    Three men modeling vintage 1970s fashion with bold patterns and high-waisted pants in a fascinating old image.

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    1962 My Mom’s Bridesmaids Carried Grapes

    Black and white vintage wedding photo with bride and bridesmaids holding bouquets in old images history collection.

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    The Faces Of 1870s Egypt

    Three women in traditional clothing selling fruit in baskets, a fascinating old image from history class archives.

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    My Grandma Enjoying Her Records In The 50s. Check Out Her Poodle Skirt!

    Vintage black and white photo of a woman smiling indoors, one of the fascinating old images not seen in history class.

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    My Grandma And My Mom, 1968. My Mom Was 10 And My Grandma Was 34

    Two females in matching red vintage outfits and patterned tights holding hands in a hallway in a fascinating old image.

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    My Sweet Grandmother, Sylvia, Aged 3

    Vintage Christmas photo from 1938 held in hand, showcasing a fascinating old image from history.

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    Merry Christmas Baby 1969

    Vintage photo of a man in a maroon outfit holding a handbag by a decorated white Christmas tree, old images history class.

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    Texas Children Going To School During The Dust Bowl In 1936. Face Coverings Are To Prevent Sand Pneumonia

    Three children wearing vintage protective masks and goggles standing on a wooden porch in a historical old image.

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    #38

    My Father, At Left, With His Buddies, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Circa 1950

    Three men in long coats smiling on a city street, a classic old image captured for fascinating history photos.

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    My Dad's School Report From 1957, Aged 7

    Old school report card from 1957 showing handwritten remarks and grades, a fascinating old image from history.

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    My Grandma And Grandpa Around 1977

    Vintage photo of a couple sitting closely at a table with drinks, captured in fascinating old images from history.

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    My Grandmother At Twenty Years Old In 1926

    Vintage portrait of a woman with curly hair, showcasing fascinating old images from history not seen in class.

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    My Mom In The Mid 1970s

    Black and white portrait of a young woman with dark hair, capturing a fascinating old image not seen in history class.

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    My Grandparents During Their Wedding, 1947

    Black and white photo of a vintage wedding party with bride, groom, and guests in classic attire, a fascinating old image.

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    My Grandma & Grandad Married On 9/11/49. This Is On Their Honeymoon

    Vintage photo of a couple in formal attire at a restaurant, capturing a fascinating old moment from history.

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    Young person with long hair holding a black cat smiling in a vintage photo from fascinating old images history collection




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