1920 was the start of a roaring decade, combining a new enthusiasm for life, with crazy old-timey ambition.
With World War I recently over, the United States was in a perfect position to translate its wartime economy into a booming peacetime one. And boy did it ever.
1920 was the start of a roaring decade, combining a new enthusiasm for life, with crazy old-timey ambition.
Here are 20 photos of what life looked like in the year 1920.
1
A Young Boy
Playing the banjo with his dog, circa 1920.
2
A Daredevil
Balancing on the back legs of a chair atop other furniture, 20 stories up in New York, circa 1920.
3
Will and Addie Payne
On their Texas property in 1920.
4
“My Great-Grandfather”
On the farm in 1920.
5
A Cool Girl
Posing with her car, around 1920.
6
Samuel Reshevsky, Age Eight
Defeating several Chess Masters at once in France, 1920.
7
American Women
Voting for the first time, 1920.
8
A Speed Limit Sign
In 1920.
9
“My Great-Grandpa”
Wearing his grandfather's armor, circa 1920.
10
Christmas
Two children around a Christmas tree, Washington D.C., 1920.
11
Companionship
A dog and his boy, 1920.
12
World War I Amputee
Fitted with a welding arm, 1920.
13
Woman Changing Tire
Getting your hands dirty in 1920.
14
Boy Smoking a Cigarette
With his chicken, 1920.
15
Three Women in an Office
Colorado, 1920.
16
A Member of the New York Police Force
Hanging from a girder, 1920.
17
“My Grandfather”
In a marijuana field, 1920.
18
Elderly Group
Taking a selfie photo, 1920.
19
Cleaning Day
At a church in Leipzig, Germany, 1920.
20
Gentleman’s Club
Group photo, 1920.
