It’s my Dad’s 70th birthday on Nov 19th, so we are having a fancy cocktail / dinner party all based around the bar my grandfather built in his basement in 1966 (the base is made out of flagstone from Wiarton, Ontario).

The bar i’m talking about is below and this photo from the 1970s features the following people:

My grandmother (Omi) who is looking right at the camera in that fantastic yellow dress
The woman with the incredible back on her dress is my MOM! Dang! Wish I knew what the rest of the dress looked like
My grandfather (Opi) is behind the bar
My mom’s brother (my uncle) is to the right with my Aunt (his wife).
Man on the left, unknown.

What a fun photo!!

1970s vintage photo of a home bar featuring a 1970's cocktail party-Image is the Vintage Inn Blog's family.

For today’s post in honour of the home bar pictured above, I wanted to showcase people enjoying themselves IN cocktails bars, taverns, pubs and of course home bars. These could be vintage photos or vintage ads but they are all from the 1940s to the 1960s.

Cheers!

1950s vintage photo of a woman in a 1950s dress sitting on a bar stool at her home bar while her husband makes a drink behind the bar. Fun Mid Century Bar look.

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A Look Back At Life In 1940s-1960s Drinking Establishments & Home Bars

The Vintage Images

“Photo time! Everyone head behind the bar!”. Late 1940s / Early 1950s fun photo of a group of young people at this incredible bar, packed to the top with cool things (including the front of the bar).

From what I can see from zooming in, a Cheeseburger & Hamburger are $0.25 and ‘Iron City’ is the beer of choice.

late 1940s /early1950s vintage photo of a group of young people behind a very decked out bar with the bartender tp the left. They look like they could be college students.

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

This 1950s, maybe early 1960s photo will live in my memory for as long as I live because of the leopard print purse our stylish lady is holding. Dang everyone looks so good at this pub night!

1950s 1960s vintage mid century photo of people in 1950s fashions 1960s fashions including a leopard print purse enjoying drinks at a bar

Source: Flashbak

1950s vintage photo of the bartender reaching over to shake someone’s hand that is not in the image. Looks like everyone is a good mood. Love the little glasses.

1950s vintage photo of people at a bar and a bartender making drinks

Source: Etsy-iloveyoumorephotos

1950s vintage ad for Schenley Whisky featuring actor, Raymond Massey enoying finer entertainment (like hanging out at his home bar).

“Acting is tense work. That’s why Raymond often relaxes at home with friends. Schenley stars at those gatherings. Its mello taste pleases everyone.”

1950s Vintage Ad for Schenley Whisky featuring actor Raymond Massey who likes to enjoy entertaining at his home bar.

Source: eBay

Everyone is welcome at the Bar! Cheers! A 1950s vintage photo.

1950s vintage photo of a pretty Black woman in 1950s fashion sitting on a bar stool posing with a man in a 1950s suit holding a beer

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

1960s Photo: Ben and Frank did not get the memo…Hawaiian shirts must be worn when working the bar at the social club! Looking good Ralph!

1960s vintage photo of Guys Mixing Drinks Behind the Bar at the Social Club in the 1960's. The one guy is wearing a hawaiian shirt.

Source: Etsy-iloveyoumorephotos

Two barmaids at a pub in London, 1949.

Source: Flickr

Members of the Capetowners Club in a bar in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver(early 1960s).

1960s vintage photo of two Black couples all dressed up at a bar in 1960s fashions. They are Members of the Capetowners Club in a bar in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver. (early 1960s)

Source: Pinterest

1960s Schlitz Beer Ad. “Invitation from your Tavern Keeper: COME AND WATCH THE RACES!” Looks like a fun time!

1960S vintage ad for Schlitz Beer featuring a couple in 1950s fashions sitting in a Bar / Tavern enjoying a beer while watching the horse races.

Source: Etsy – EdenKitschVintage

1940s or 1950s vintage photo of Tiki Bar, ‘Trad’r Sam’ in San Francisco.

Trad’r Sam was opened in 1937 by a man named Sam Baylon, large stalks of bananas hung from the ceilings and bartenders took the Tiki-theme thing in full stride, donning beige outfits and Safari caps ready to take you away in a rum rhapsody. The most popular order was the Banana Cow (blended rum, brandy, Benedictine, banana and cream) (Source).

1950s vintage photo of bartenders working at the Tiki bar Tradr Sam they are wearing safari outfits a man in uniform sits at the bar a woman in the back enjoys a beer

Source: SignsUnited.com

The college bar. 1940s photo. How dapper is our young man in the front of this image? Soooo dapper!

1940s vintage photo of a group of Black men and woman enjoying their college bar. Fun 1940s college fashions.

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

One night in 1947 a group of friends, got all dressed up and headed out to their favourite bar for a night of fun.

1940s vintage photo from 1947 of a group of people in a bar enjoying themselves with friends. The women are wearing 1940s dresses and 1940s hairstyles

Source: Etsy –JakeRoebucks

Bartender in action in this 1960s photo.

1960s vintage photo of a bartender serving people at the bar in the 1960s. One man is holding a cigar.

Source: Etsy – QsVintageImages

Happy 70th Birthday Dad!

(1970’s photo of my parents in Jamaica. My mom is doing the leap frog, while my open shirt dad looks on)

1970s vintage photo of the Vintage Inn Blogs parents, Manfred and Susan Gruening in Jamaica on the beach having fun

Question time! Please share in the comments section below, what you favourite photos or ad was. Also please let me know if you have a favourite drinking establishment that you enjoy.

Further Reading:

The Vintage Advertising of a Canadian Beer Brand-Labatt’s
Let’s Have A Beer! Vintage Beer Advertising
Are you hosting a cocktail / lounge party? Then you must take a look at my party guide!
Vintage Photos 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Thanks for dropping by and spending some time at the Vintage Inn. I look forward to welcoming you back!

Liz

Have you ever come across an old photo of a group of people and wondered what their story was? Perhaps it was a black and white image of a family gathered around a dining table or a snapshot of friends laughing and posing in front of a beautiful landscape. These vintage photos hold a certain charm and mystery that intrigues us. In fact, according to a recent survey, 67% of people are drawn to old group photos, finding them to be a captivating glimpse into the past.

In this post, we will dive into the world of vintage group photos, where you can imagine and wonder about the stories behind them were.

So grab your magnifying glass and let’s take a look at these fascinating snapshots.

Liz Note: In my personal collection I have a few delightful vintage images of “group photos”. Like the fantastic image below of a group of women from the 1940s in their best dresses, hairstyles and corsages (sorority sisters photo possibly?).

1940s vintage photo of a group of women all dressed up for an event with corsages and 1940s dresses and 1940s hairstyles

For today’s post I want to share a few more from my collection plus some that I have found on the web from the 1920s-1960s.

Let’s begin!

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Vintage Photos from the 1930s-1960s of the Group Photo

I have always loved this 1940s vintage summer photo from my collection, it features a group of women at maybe at a weekend trip or camp? The back of the photos has a bunch of signatures as well of these same ladies. LOVE the vintage names!

1940s vintage photo of a group of women in 1940s summer fashions posing for a group photo

Nov 1936 (post mark on the back of the photo) of a group sorority sisters in Oberlin Ohio. Fantastic 1930s fashions on display in this image.

1930s vintage photo of a group of young women sorority sisters posing together in 1930s fashions in front of a house.

Source: Etsy

Squeeze In! 1950s Vintage Snapshot of a group of Men and Women sitting on a car. Fantastic 1950s fashions on display.

Further Reading: Hanging out with the Car & Vintage Photos of People Hanging Out With The Car’ PART 2

1950s vintage photo: Squeeze In ~ 1950s Vintage Snapshot ~ Group of Men and Women Sitting on a Car in 1950s fashions and 1950s hairstyles. Fantastic Photo!

Source: Etsy- therescuedphoto

Late 1940s photo of a group of young bobby soxers sporting their stylish rolled up jeans (pedal pushers) and cute 1940s hairstyles. Super vintage teenager fashions.

1940s vintage photo of a group of young women in rolled up jeans and bobby sox and late 1940s hairstyles vintage teens

Source: Etsy

1920s image of handsome young college men on the beach, with one playing the ukulele.

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of People Having fun at the Beach

Super Handsome Tan Young College Men On Beach Playing Ukulele - 1920s Vintage Antique Photo

Source: Etsy

Girls trip everyone smile! Stunning 1940s fashions on our super stylish ladies, posing with their suitcases before heading out on an adventure together.

1940s vintage photo of 4 stylish Black Women in very stylish 1940s winter coats and 1940s dresses posing with their suitcases before a trip away.

Source: Etsy

Cincinnatus High School in New York, 1929, a fashionable group of seniors visits Mt. Vernon. This is a awesome photo of a group of seniors all in their 1920s fashions of the day.

1920s vintage photo: Cincinnatus High School in New York, 1929, a fashionable group of seniors visits Mt. Vernon. This is a awesome photo of a group of seniors all in the 1920s fashions of the day.

Source: Etsy

Another from my collection….Spring 1949. Group of young women in late 1940s fashions smiling and happy, posing together (LOVE that plaid dress!).

Further Reading: Plaid: A Fall Fashion Trend. The Vintage Edition

1949 vintage photo of a group of young women posing together in 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles. One woman is wearing a 1940s plaid dress and another a two piece women's suit.

1949 vintage photo of a group of young women posing together in 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles

“My Room-March 1955”. Playful group photo of school girls posing in different styles of outfits with their teacher.

1955 My Room School Girls Having Fun in a group photo posing with their teacher in this 1950s photo.

Source: Etsy

Birthday Party fun! 1950s vintage photo of a group of happy men & women celebrating together (that is some busy wallpaper in the background).

1950s vintage photo of a group of Black Men & Black Women posing for a group shot a birthday party in a living room with funky wallpaper

Source: Etsy

‘Corsages and Cocktails’, a 1950s Reception Party.

1950s vintage photo of couples in 1950s evening gowns and evenwear posing at a table filled with champagne at a 1950s part

Source: Etsy

“Ahhh the stories that were told that night!” 1960s vintage photo of a cool group of men, drinks in hand.

1960s vintage photo of a group of Black Men (and one white man) in 1960s fashions posing together with drinks in hand.

Source: Etsy

1950s image of a group of girls posing for their school club photo. The girls are wearing poodle skirts / circle skirts, plaid pants, saddle shoes and other 1950s fashions.

1950s vintage photo of a group of girls posing for their school club photo. The girls are wearing poodle skirts / circle skirts, saddle shoes and other 1950s fashions.

Source: Etsy

1930s Image: “Okay ladies everyone gather close, put your arms around each other and look at the camera”. Well that did not really happen (only one lady managed it), this is still a fantastic photo of 4 ladies posing in front of what I think might be at their school (Is that a cat in the one girls hand? It looks fuzzy but I really can’t tell).

1930s vintage photo of 4 Black women posing together in 1930s fashions in front of a building.

Source: Etsy

1950s photo: It’s a Jet Flyer birthday cake for our young man’s birthday party (how cute are our plaid dressed little girls on the right?).

1950s vintage photo of a kids birthday party and the kids posing together with a cake that says jet flyers on it

Source: Etsy

“The whole family was very proud of the next generation for wanting to learn how to play the accordion, that they just had to document the moment in time” -1950s vintage photo.

P.S. I LOVE ACCORDIONS!!

1950s Vintage Photo of a family posing together at a picnic with a young person posing with an accordion.

Source: Etsy

I hope you enjoyed this lovely collection of vintage group photos for Vintage Photo Tuesday! Please share your favourite image in the comments section below!

Have a lovely day and thanks for dropping by!

Liz

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