Cahoots Postal Office - BoroughCahoots Postal Office offers a unique 1940s theme, blending cocktails with a whimsical post-war atmosphere.
Valentine's Day Swing Dance (Alameda)The USS Hornet will host a 1940's swing dance on Valentine's Day, promoting nostalgia, romance, and community.
The best typography of the 1940s - our experts take a look back at the decade's most iconic fontsThe typography of the 1940s reflects the era's duality between tradition and modernism, influencing contemporary design practices.
This Is How Much Pro Athletes Made in the '40sThe 1940s saw a shift in sports as many male athletes served in WWII, allowing female athletes to rise in prominence.Post-WWII, professional athletes began earning substantial salaries, exemplified by figures like Joe Louis earning $4.6 million.
'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' enchanted readers even as author groused that she hoped Williamsburg would be flattenedBetty Smith's 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' became a best-loved novel in the 1940s, elevating Brooklyn's reputation.The novel was widely popular during World War II and contributed to the readers' fascination with Brooklyn.