Louie
My love for old magazines began in 1964 when we moved to the Northern California coast and I began the 8th grade at Fort Ross Elementary School, a little three room school house. One of the local sheep ranchers, whose family had settled there in the 1860’s and had gone to Fort Ross School donated her collection of National Geographic Magazines that went back to about 1887 and up thru the present.
Being a lover of all history I instantly fell in love with pouring over these magazines that covered all the 20th century up thru the the present date. From then on I was hooked on old magazines.
Then in the late 70’s and early 80’s there was a little used book store in Petaluma, Calif. where I lived and worked. The women that owned this store had scores of old magazines, of every type, from the 20’s thru the 50’s. I used to go there at least once a week and spend my tips on these treasures. I still have quite a few rat holed away in boxes.
I personally feel that the advertisements are the best part of old magazines. They are like an archaeological picture into what life was like for people down thru the decades, and a look at the evolution of progress. It’s wonderful to know that I’m not alone in my interest.
Now, with the internet its so much easier to find and view these vintage advertisements, and especially with you so kindly posting them for the enjoyment of us all.
Muchos Gracias Amigo!
Eduardo aka Eddie[this post was last edited: 9/22/2018-23:31]
My love for old magazines began in 1964 when we moved to the Northern California coast and I began the 8th grade at Fort Ross Elementary School, a little three room school house. One of the local sheep ranchers, whose family had settled there in the 1860’s and had gone to Fort Ross School donated her collection of National Geographic Magazines that went back to about 1887 and up thru the present.
Being a lover of all history I instantly fell in love with pouring over these magazines that covered all the 20th century up thru the the present date. From then on I was hooked on old magazines.
Then in the late 70’s and early 80’s there was a little used book store in Petaluma, Calif. where I lived and worked. The women that owned this store had scores of old magazines, of every type, from the 20’s thru the 50’s. I used to go there at least once a week and spend my tips on these treasures. I still have quite a few rat holed away in boxes.
I personally feel that the advertisements are the best part of old magazines. They are like an archaeological picture into what life was like for people down thru the decades, and a look at the evolution of progress. It’s wonderful to know that I’m not alone in my interest.
Now, with the internet its so much easier to find and view these vintage advertisements, and especially with you so kindly posting them for the enjoyment of us all.
Muchos Gracias Amigo!
Eduardo aka Eddie[this post was last edited: 9/22/2018-23:31]
