1930's Chicago

Picture stolen from the Library of Congress

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I think it is Chicago, but I could be wrong. I got this image, along with several others, from a collection of colour images taken in the 1930’s and 40’s at the Library of Congress website.

This is one of the most amazing collections of pictures I have seen online, 1600 in total, broke down into specific categories, including a railroad category.

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This picture looks like something right off of a model railroad. I don’t think I would want to scale those fire escapes!

I will post some of the images here from time to time.

-Tim

Posted by: | 01-25-2006 | 10:01 AM
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Wide angle

Wide angle shot of a piece of the Port Kelsey

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Too bad it won’t fit through the door….

-Tim

Posted by: | 01-24-2006 | 10:01 AM
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Harper's Ferry, West Virgina

Interesting location, interesting picture.

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Image Copyright (c) 2006 Tim Warris

What a great picture! This was sent to me over the weekend by a friend (the blurry one) of mine, and I thought it would make a pretty good Picture of the Day. What really makes it interesting is the advertisement painted onto the rocks in the distance. I don’t think any company would get away with that today!

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I found a picture taken at this same location in 1905. There was actually a double slip switch right on the bridge! Again, not something you would see today.

Posted by: | 01-23-2006 | 10:01 AM
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