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D.C. Tenement: 1935
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 03/02/2014 - 1:50pm.
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Summer 1935. "Washington, D.C., alley dwelling. The clutter of filth, debris and tin cans all have highly utilitarian purposes. Many of the houses are without gas, water, or electric connections." Note the Capitol dome at the top of the frame. Our second look at this abode. Harris & Ewing glass negative. View full size.
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Try Our Golden Crumpets
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1950s. Wellington, New Zealand. "Interior of Sunshine Milk Bar lined with booths, photographed by K.E. Niven & Co." Large-format acetate negative, K.E. Niven & Co. Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library. View full size.
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Bicycle Queen: 1959
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 03/01/2014 - 6:01pm.
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March 20, 1959. "Sixteen-year-old actress Annette Funicello, Bicycle Queen of 1959." New York World-Telegram and Sun Photo Collection. View full size.
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Eats, Liquors: 1943
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 03/01/2014 - 11:57am.
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March 1943. "Ash Fork, Arizona. Pulling into the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railyard." With much helpful signage. Photo by Jack Delano. View full size.
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Needle's Eye: 1943
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March 1943. Needles, California. "General view of street leading to depot of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad." Photo by Jack Delano. View full size.
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For the Ladies: 1912
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 7:42pm.
Washington, D.C., circa 1912. "National Safe Deposit Savings & Trust Co., 15th St. & New York Avenue." Note the PUBLIC TOILET FOR WOMEN, possibly for a parade. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Le Grand Pont: 1910
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 1:05pm.
June 30, 1910. "Traveling bridge - Marseilles, France." 5x7 acetate negative, George Grantham Bain Collection. View full size.
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