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12-Step: 1939
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 9:26pm.
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Savannah, Georgia, circa 1939. "117 Jones Street West. Building dates from 1850s." 8x10 acetate negative by Frances Benjamin Johnston. View full size.
Lovely!
Submitted by klg19 on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:49am.
The play of light and shadow in this shot is simply stunning.
As I found a while ago
Submitted by Papa Bear on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 5:10pm.
that first step is a big one.
Friend of Bill W. for over 21 years.
My old neigbourhood!
Submitted by Kevin-Andrew on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 8:43am.
I lived on Jones Street for many years and passed this home almost every day. The best thing about Savannah is I know everything will always be the same when I return.
Light and shadow
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 7:30am.
Each and every photo by Frances Benjamin Johnston is a breathtaker.
The Program
Submitted by John_Newbold on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 5:37am.
OK, how many of you counted to make sure it WAS 12 steps?
Looks like it's still there
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 9:58pm.
Double Dip
Submitted by Anonymous Arkie on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 9:48pm.
The charm of that wonderful opening alongside the stair heading downwards and the fanciful whimsy of the wrought iron of the entry stair. Very nice.
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