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1900s1912New York

Keeping Cool in 1912

By November 18, 2014No Comments

1906 Air ConditioningA bunch of scrawny kids in ragged clothes find relief from a heat wave in 1912 New York by licking blocks of ice. The storefront in the background promises to provide “Fancy Cheap Groceries” including milk, cheese, fruits and vegetables.

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Victor Doppelt

Victor Doppelt

Victor Doppelt explores the world of yesterday through vintage photographs and informative articles.