Vintage Photo Archive – About PastInFrames

Welcome to PastInFrames.com, your trusted vintage photo archive showcasing America’s visual past. We specialize in collecting, restoring, and preserving historic U.S. photographs and rare books that tell the stories of generations.

Whether you’re browsing old street scenes, portraits of pioneers, or ordering a framed print of a 1930s skyline, you’re helping us give life to forgotten images.

Our Mission: Preserve the Past Through a Vintage Photo Archive

At PastInFrames, our mission is simple: preserve and share American visual history. From rare photos of 19th-century cities to collectible books and postcards, we curate materials that tell personal, cultural, and national stories.

Our vintage photo archive is designed for:

  • Historians and educators
  • Collectors and interior designers
  • Nostalgia lovers and curious minds

Why We Created PastInFrames

We started this project out of love for lost stories. Many incredible photos sit unseen in attics, boxes, or discarded negatives. Our goal is to rescue, restore, and respectfully share them through high-quality digital and physical formats.

When you explore our vintage photo archive, you’re not just looking at pictures — you’re stepping into moments from real American lives.

What We Offer

PastInFrames.com features:

  • Vintage American photo prints (available framed and unframed)
  • Collectible books and documents
  • A growing archive of blog articles and historical insights
  • Limited-edition scans and restorations from private collections

You can browse or buy directly in our Shop or follow our stories on the Blog.

How You Can Support the Archive

You help preserve history every time you:

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Order prints or books from our vintage shop

Submit family photos or historic images via our contact form

Share our vintage photo archive on social media or link to us from your website

Every image we post, every product we list, and every story we publish is chosen to give visitors a unique view into the past.

What Makes Our Vintage Photo Archive Different?

  • Authenticity: We verify each photograph or publication we sell
  • Restoration: We digitally restore aged or damaged photos for clarity while keeping their character intact
  • Curation: We focus on quality over quantity—every item tells a story
  • Community: We welcome reader submissions and stories from your own family archives

Whether you’re a teacher, collector, genealogist, or vintage design lover—this archive is built for you.

Support the Project

You can support our mission in multiple ways:

  • Purchase vintage photo prints or collectible books from our Shop
  • Follow our blog for new discoveries and historical deep-dives
  • Submit your own family photos or local history through our Contact Page
  • Share our archive on social media to spread awareness and preserve forgotten stories

Join the Journey Through Time

At PastInFrames, we believe every image has a voice. When you explore our archive, you’re not just browsing photos—you’re stepping into living history.

Thank you for being a part of the story.

Email: info@pastinframes.com
Website: https://pastinframes.com