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.

  • Diary Entry: July 15, 1954 Wow, today was amazing! I was on the stoop, soaking in the Brooklyn buzz when the Yankees game came on the radio. I'm Johnny, a kid crazy about baseball, especially the Yankees. My buddy Timmy…

  • Historical Popularity of Fels-Naptha Fels-Naptha soap bars were popular in the 1950s, when cleanliness was highly valued. Mothers relied on it for tackling tough stains and keeping clothes spotless. Advertisements promised its effectiveness, showing pristine white shirts free of stains.…

  • Candy Treats at the 50s Corner Store On the corner of Maple and Main sat the old store, the heart of our neighborhood. We kids would rush there after school. The brick building had a faded "Open" sign swinging in…

  • Imagine a time when bicycles were more than just a means of getting around—they were a symbol of freedom and style. The Schwinn Black Phantom, with its classic design and iconic features, captures the essence of the 1950s. This bike…

  • Title: Sunday Church Picnic Memories It was a sunny Sunday with an endless blue sky, perfect for a 1950s day. The church stood tall, its white steeple pointing up. You could hear chatter and laughter from the green fields before…

  • Origins and Evolution of View-Master William Gruber teamed up with Sawyer's Inc. to create the View-Master in the 1930s. It debuted at the 1939 New York World's Fair, initially aimed at adults as a sophisticated entertainment device. The first Model…

  • Wringer Washer Experiences Let me tell you, working with a wringer washer in the 1950s was quite an experience. These machines were the backbone of laundry day, and they sure had a personality! My granny used to say, "That contraption's…

  • History and Evolution RCA Victor 45 record players burst onto the scene in 1949, revolutionizing the music world with their 7-inch records. Before these compact players, music enthusiasts were using larger 78 RPM records. The new 45s were easier to…

  • History and Evolution of Tin Wind-up Toys The 1950s saw tin wind-up toys at their peak, offering a blend of magic and mechanics! Post-war Japan, buzzing with innovation, produced these metal wonders that captivated children and collectors alike. Made from…