The History of Grilling in America
A look at the history of grilling shows us that the rise of suburban life and the Weber grill helped fuel our love of the backyard ritual. It’s hard to imagine summer weekends and holidays like Memorial Day and Fourth of July without the grill going in the backyard. ...
The Beat Generation and the Changing Culture of the 1950’s
The Beat Generation of the 50’s was the forefather of the counterculture movement in the 60’s. The 1950’s is known for many lasting influences in technology, music, movies, food and popular culture. It was a decade of affluence and innovation. In the late 1950’s...
1950’s Innovations: Velcro
Velcro has become an indispensable product in modern times and was actually inspired by nature. Among the many great innovations that came from the 1950’s is Velcro. We have Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral to thank for the invention that is used...The Onion Ring: The Burger’s Next Best Friend
The onion ring may be second choice, but it’s still a delicious one! When going out for a burger in Denver do you always order fries on the side? French fries and hamburgers go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s hard to imagine one without the other. ...
Leaving Black and White Behind for a World of Color Television
Color television in the 1950’s was slow to catch on, but NBC was an early innovator of the technology. The 1950’s is generally regarded as The Golden Age of Television. The new technology was sweeping the country and as more families could afford television...
1950’s Movie Legends: Marilyn Monroe
Following a short but successful career, Marilyn Monroe remains a 1950’s icon. One the brightest shining stars of 1950’s Hollywood was Marilyn Monroe. During the decade she appeared in 23 films, with her major starring roles starting in 1952. She was born... 1950s Hairstyles: From the Bouffant to the Pixie Cut
1950s hairstyles were influenced by the glamour of Hollywood. The 1950s saw a great deal of technological innovation. After the strict war-time years, people in the 1950s were ready to spend money and enjoy the good life. This was reflected in fashion and style, as...