In the era before pollution regulations, American cities were plagued by unchecked ... creating dangerous living conditions for residents. Here are vintage photos that reveal the grim reality ...

we were immediately immersed in the retro-style of early 1950s America. Neon pinks, yellows, and blues lit up the walls, while the floors were detailed with classic black-and-white tiling.

"It was such a great era for dance ... groovy styles of 1970s America. Complete with shag carpeting, linoleum floors, wood paneling, retro wallpaper and, yes, posters of Farrah Fawcett, Burt ...