Super 50s

Welcome to the Golden Era! If your heart skips a beat for warm family dinners, Elvis on the radio and Lucy on the screen or you like to remember iconic historic moments and test your 50s knowledge, you’re in the right place.

Super50s welcomes you back, to when respect cost nothing and family time was sacred.

  • 1950s Candy Store Designs Candy stores in the 1950s were more than just shops; they were fantastical experiences. Their designs were heavily influenced by midcentury modern and Googie style, reflecting the era's fascination with space and the atomic age. Picture…

  • History and Evolution of Metal Toy Tanks Metal toy tanks in the 1950s were quite popular, riding the wave of post-war enthusiasm and capturing the fascination of kids and collectors alike. Toy manufacturers saw the potential in crafting miniature armored…

  • Before screens stole our attention and convenience replaced creativity, the 1950s thrived on hands-on ingenuity. It was a time when kids built their own toys, music had soul, and Saturday afternoons were for tinkering—not scrolling. The cigar box guitar was…

  • Plaid blankets spread like a checkerboard across the carpet. Our giggles bounce off the walls as we settle in for the night. The living room's our little island, safe and sound, with flashlights ready to cast shadows. Susie's mom makes…

  • A Day at the Ballpark Boys and girls, dads with rolled-up sleeves and moms in polka-dot dresses, all walk to the field with excitement in their steps. The baseball field is a slice of small-town America—a dusty diamond surrounded by…

  • In the 1950s, a detective emerged as a beacon for young readers. Her stories weren't just mysteries; they showed possibilities many had yet to imagine. As society changed, this character stood for what could be achieved with courage and smarts.…

  • Architecture and Atmosphere Stepping into a 1950s bowling alley was like entering a retro time machine. Neon signs flashed like movie marquees, and spacious interiors invited laughter and hustle. The design was as iconic as a jukebox playing Elvis—a blend…

  • History of J.C. Higgins Brand In 1908, Sears and Roebuck created the J.C. Higgins brand for their sporting goods line. They named it after John Higgins, the company's comptroller, adding a "C" to his name. The brand started with baseballs…

  • Look at that – some people still remember what real driving felt like. I salute those those who remember a time when every drive was a symphony of tactile sensations and subtle mastery. There is more than one thing we…