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January 1943. Washington, D.C. “Pearl Ginsburg refused to have her boardinghouse rent raised.” Medium format nitrate negative by Esther Bubley for the Office of War Information.
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March 1937. Scotts Run, West Virginia. “Employed bachelor coal miner at home in Sessa Hill. This scene is typical of hundreds of bachelors who belong to a group of immigrants whose family was separated by immigration restrictions. This man may, or may not, have a wife in another country.” Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine. Large format acetate negative.
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This is another one of those fun “then and now” photos that make history come alive. I saw this photo from 1937 and it looks like the place is about to fall down. surprisingly it was still standing and looks like it’s in great shape. It’s the Josiah Smith Tennent House and is on the US Register of Historic Places. Today it is home to a variety of non-profit organizations, including a dental care facility and day care– [GOOGLE MAPS]
1937. “Charleston, South Carolina. 727 Bay Street.” Come in, and watch your step. 8×10 inch acetate negative by Frances Benjamin Johnston.
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This is another one of those fun “then and now” photos that make history come alive. The house pictured was built in 1844, photographed here in 1939, and still stands today in 2017, where is it used as an office for a real estate appraiser. — [GOOGLE MAPS]
1939. “Glascock House, 1109 21st Ave., Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Built 1844 for John Glascock of Virginia.” Photo by Frances Benjamin Johnston.
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It’s an integral part of most of our homes and something we take for granted. Usually your garage is used to house your car, but oftentimes it’s another storage room, converted bedroom, or even rehearsal space for a band! How did this space come to be, however? Today’s infographic shows the evolution of the garage from converted free-standing horse carriage houses to an actual part of our homes.
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