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- Old Man River: 1906
- ... Bridge, and the Casino Boats. On second thought I don't miss those at all, this is a better image.
Vicksburg & Greenville ... that it would not be safe. There are to many bad people in America.
[Smart move. So many kayakers these days getting waylaid by ... Posted by Dave - 08/02/2012 - 3:19pm -
- Goodyear Blimp: 1938
- ... they were navigating by following the highway.
I miss hearing the Goodyear I miss hearing the Goodyear blimp. I say "hearing" ... Enterprise was named after the winning yacht of the 1930 America's Cup. Seeing this picture makes me wonder if this blimp may have been ... Posted by Dave - 08/28/2012 - 12:08pm -
- Zines: 1940
- ... could be immediately recognized from just his brow?
I miss newsstands Nice photo. In my part of the world there aren't many ... Screen Guide, Screen Romances, etc., etc. Looks like America's prurient fixation on celebrity isn't exactly a new phenomenon. (2) ... Posted by Dave - 08/28/2012 - 5:29pm -
- Dr. Brush
- ... This is a German pharmacy -- kumiss is mare's milk.
America circa 1900 Observations: Looks circa 1900 to me. And probably not in ... as Mayor. He is a member of the Baptist Church. He married Miss Marion Beers, and they have ten children.
And an article from 1910 ... Posted by BucksCountyHistory - 09/19/2011 - 9:21pm -
- Spirit of New China: 1939
- ... he presented to the friends of New China, represented by Miss Hilda Yen, Chinese Aviatrix. The plane, 'Spirit of New China.' was built ... land at Washington Airport at 3 p.m. Friday on a tour of America to raise funds for countrymen made homeless in the Japanese War.
... Posted by Dave - 08/26/2012 - 11:43am -
- The Happy Homemaker: 1922
- September 6, 1922. "Miss Elizabeth U. Hoffman." Who might be one teacup short of a place setting. ... in a Warehouse? Where is this, does anyone know? America's Test Kitchen in the olden days?
On the table Looks like tea ... the heck is in the other jar behind the milk bottle ?
Miss Elizabeth U. Hoffman ...wanted in three states for her Tainted Tuna ... Posted by Dave - 08/07/2012 - 1:34am -
- The Boardwalk: 1905
- ... City claims to have one of the oldest Easter parades in America, dating back to 1876. It's fun seeing everyone in their finery. The ... a hat.
Snif,Snif Alright,who cut the cheese?
Miss N.J. Down in front -- somebody's spotted the camera!
Pardon, pardon ... Posted by Dave - 08/14/2012 - 11:38am -
- Country Barber: 1941
- ... and clarifying features of my life from long ago.)
I miss barbershops Not stylists, not chain haircut franchises, not "men's ... only barber in town.
(The Gallery, Jack Delano, Rural America, Small Towns) ... Posted by Dave - 06/28/2021 - 4:35pm -
- Junior Miss Fashions: 1951
- ... Toward escalator. Fellheimer & Wagner, client." Miss Marsha White, about to step out. Large-format acetate negative by ... the first time.
Re Twilight Zone The reference to Miss Marsha White (Anne Francis) from the 1960 episode is quite appropriate, ... There still may be a very few upscale stores left in America where one walks on plush carpeting, surrounded by luxurious ... Posted by Dave - 06/14/2017 - 10:52am -
- High Society: 1921
- February 5, 1921. "Miss Bertha May Graf, chosen the prettiest girl at suffrage headquarters in ... I attended.
[Another photo here . - Dave]
Miss Graf I'm not sure that she was judged beautiful by a Miss America type standard, but rather for an inner quality. That being said, ... Posted by Dave - 09/09/2011 - 12:07pm -
- The Bird Feeder: 1915
- ... doesn't lure you, perhaps these morsels do."
Hello, Miss 1915 She could be loony, but she looks hot to me.
Bird Girl Statue ... 1897, it is one of the two oldest subway stations in North America (Park Street is the other). The MBTA stores some of its old equipment ... Posted by Dave - 07/29/2012 - 6:08pm -
- Rock On: 1926
- August 2, 1926. "Miss Marjorie Joesting." Marjorie, the future Mrs. Arthur Lange, was both Miss Washington, D.C., and a Miss America runner-up at Atlantic City in 1926. National Photo Company Collection ... Posted by Dave - 07/27/2012 - 12:25pm -
- Hires Root Beer: 1904
- ... Hires Root Beer, and a theatrical production called Miss Bob White. 8x10 glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co. View full size. ... consume more root beer per capita than any other city in America.
There are quite a few "micro-brew" root beers made in the ... Posted by Dave - 07/19/2012 - 1:00pm -
- King of the Road: 1963
- ... a trip like the one pictured here on the backroads of America.
Where in Canada? Being as how I'm in Prince George, BC, and ... Coleman, 55 years old, works like a charm
Don't miss the Tupperware! Another iconic item of the 50s and 60s is behind the ... Posted by delworthio - 12/23/2008 - 4:33pm -
- Llano de San Juan: 1940
- ... not as white. It's still used on special occasions.
I miss my Kodachrome Nothing like a roll of Kodachrome and a polarizing ... Oh the saturation!
(The Gallery, Kodachromes, Rural America, Russell Lee) ... Posted by Dave - 08/30/2012 - 2:01pm -
- Chautauqua: 1890s
- ... for both audience and speaker.
And don't miss the massive organ. There is a wonderful pipe organ custom-built to work ... name for the traveling tent shows that criss-crossed America during the summers. They featured musicians, jugglers, singers, ... Posted by Dave - 12/13/2016 - 5:34pm -
- Vacation Time: 1969
- ... must have seen plenty of I-80 as well on his "Asphalt of America" tour.
*Who has a deadline on a trip to Iowa? It was only 250 ... year, Pop decided to drive on through the final night to miss the desert heat, with us kids sleeping in the back. I discovered I could ... Posted by Mvsman - 09/13/2011 - 10:36pm -
- Mrs. Ostermeyer: 1936
- ... full size. 35mm nitrate negative by Russell Lee.
I miss my grandmother's hands. Mrs. Ostermeyer's hands remind me of ... I was related to her. Amazing.
(The Gallery, Rural America, Russell Lee) ... Posted by Dave - 09/09/2011 - 6:33pm -
- Genevieve Hendricks, Decorator
- ... building is 1747 K St N.W., established as a studio by Miss Hendricks in 1926 (the 1926 date based on the following article: according ... and antiques. But said she: "There is no question that America leads the world in interior design."
Aunt Gen Say, does ... Posted by Dave - 08/27/2012 - 4:22pm -
- Texanna Loomis: 1921
- December 31, 1921. "Miss Texanna Loomis." Mary Texanna Loomis, founder and proprietor of the ... of Etheric Science
Among the folks in history count Miss Mary Texanna Loomis, the only extant woman "boss" of a radio college for ... Loomis Family You can learn about the Loomis family in America at our website www.loomis-family.org and we would like to hear from ... Posted by Dave - 09/11/2011 - 8:06pm -
- Splash: 1906
- ... and boxy bland motel schlock.
WHY, why, why does America have such a devotion to tearing down every building once it gets to be ... if that kid is smoking a Helmar Cigarette.)
Pardon me, Miss. If you could go back into that photo and ask one question, what would ... Posted by Dave - 08/24/2011 - 1:25pm -
- Donations: 1917
- ... Someone needs to donate a new water cooler.
What Miss Grant Said "Attend secretarial school, she said"..."Go to romantic South America, she said"..."Young woman, you will go far, she said"..."the world will ... Posted by John.Debold - 04/13/2009 - 1:11pm -
- Radio School: 1921
- ... at no extra charge. This is the first wireless school in America to introduce these important subjects, and many young men are taking ... learning Ohm's law, to judge by the blackboard.
Miss Loomis A Google search for Mary Texanna Loomis will reveal lots of ... Posted by Dave - 09/11/2011 - 8:07pm -
- Cherry Smash: 1921
- ... All very sanitary!
In these troubled times... What America needs right now is a place where you can buy buttermilk by the glass. ... was the creation of Rose O'Neill .
Man, I miss People's Drug I wish that CVS hadn't bought them out. They were ... Posted by Dave - 12/08/2011 - 9:57am -
- Sholl's Cafeteria: 1946
- ... some lemonade in a wavy glass.
Thank you, Ma'am.
I miss Sholl's. More than I miss being seven years old.
Gloves Off ... smell the best of all are popular for Breakfast, in North America.
I would have had a very hard time deciding what to have! However, ... Posted by Dave - 07/23/2012 - 3:37pm -
- Confederate Veterans: 1917
- ... Dr. John A. Pollock, 71, of Kingston, N.C. His bride is Miss Lula L. Aldridge, 50, of the same city. ... Dr. Pollock also is the next ... Confederate army and navy vets. The Confederate States of America did not issue any medals.
And the last Civil War widow I read ... Posted by Dave - 09/11/2011 - 9:00pm -
- Fuel Administration: 1919
- ... This place looks like the inside of a barn! Corporate America could learn a thing or two about office design from this photo.
... nothing but wood pulp and glue.
"Take a Letter, Miss..." The prettiest girl is sitting thisclose taking dictation from ... Posted by Dave - 08/26/2012 - 11:42am -
- Corn Fight: 1939
- ... was taught how, by a woman gym teacher.) See how young Miss Kimberley is flicking from the wrist. If she wound up fully from the ... Bizarre, Agriculture, Arthur Rothstein, Kids, Rural America) ... Posted by Dave - 09/08/2021 - 1:59pm -
- The Steel Pier: 1904
- ... rebuilding, fires, rebuilding, diminishment, rebuilding, Miss America contest runways, cut-offs and add-ons. Seems like right now Donald ... Posted by Dave - 08/20/2012 - 11:08am -
- All Our Children: 1964
- ... ought to have done, to the very end. And I hope they still miss her.
That Could Be Me on the far left standing on the porch. I was ... try though.
(Cornett Family, Kids, Portraits, Rural America, William Gedney) ... Posted by Dave - 09/13/2011 - 11:04pm -
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