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1930s

Stand Pipes — Vol. 2

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on July 26, 2020
  • 1890s

Another look at historical “stand pipes” (or water towers) from picture postcards from the late-19th and early 20th century. From basic and utilitarian to surprisingly ornate.

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Wyatt Metal & Boiler Works — 1939

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on January 6, 2019
  • 1930s

This industrial metal structure — possibly in use at a Texas oil refinery? — looks pleasingly futuristic. The winding exterior staircase is a nice touch.

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Merry Christmas from Thelma Todd and Her Giant Sombrero

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on December 23, 2018December 23, 2018
  • 1930s

Hollywood stars have always had to do silly things for the sake of publicity….

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Dracula’s Daughter: She’s Exotic! She’s Hypnotic! She Gives You That Weird Feeling! — 1936

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on October 7, 2018
  • 1930s

Hollywood poster artists are responsible for much of a movie’s attraction. In fact, I love these fantastic posters so much I don’t even really need to see the movie. See a whole bunch of promotional artwork for “Dracula’s Daughter” at the link.

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The Propeller-Driven German Train Known as “The Rail Zeppelin”

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on July 31, 2017July 31, 2017
  • 1930s

Check out this crazy prototype — a streamlined aluminum locomotive with a propeller and a BMW V12 engine. The videos are cool.

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WWII Air Raid Shelters, Deluxe and Otherwise — 1939

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on July 20, 2017
  • 1930s

As Britain entered the war, well-founded fears of bombings and gas attacks led citizens and communities to construct air raid shelters. More illustrations inside.

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Route 66: Iceberg Cafe, Albuquerque

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on July 16, 2017
  • 1930s

The Iceberg Cafe was a Route 66 fixture for years. Check out several great photos of the roadside attraction inside.

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