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Compare present day ‘retakes’ of U.S. National Parks to 1930’s originals

28 Jan

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The past and present collided when the National Parks Service recreated a number of 1930’s panoramic photos of fire lookouts, this time with modern photographic technology. The results are viewable in an interactive format that’s helping the NPS study the changing landscape of U.S. National Parks. Learn more

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Gorgeous color photos of America in the 1930’s and 40’s

18 Aug

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World War II and Depression-era America was mostly documented in black and white. That’s color photos of the time belonging to the Library of Congress is so engrossing. Shot in color at the same time as more widely recognized black-and-white photos, these images offer a vivid look into American life in 30’s and 40’s. We’ve picked a few favorites of the more than 1500 images total contained within the Library of Congress’ Flickr account. 

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