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1940s

Benny Goodman — 1946

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on January 10, 2021
  • 1940s

Benny Goodman, the King of Swing. This caricature of Benny and his “licorice stick” is wonderful (see the full artwork at the link).

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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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Orson Welles: “How Did He Get That Way?” — 1940

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on June 3, 2020
  • 1940s

A supine genius who had accomplished more by age 24 than… almost everyone.

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Nigel Bruce and Basil Rathbone Frolicking with Dachshunds

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on August 7, 2017
  • 1940s

Nigel Bruce and Basil Rathbone cavort poolside with Bruce’s doggies.

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“The Gutsiest Author Photo Ever Taken”

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on July 23, 2017October 21, 2017
  • 1940s

And it certainly is. (Click to see full photo — there are antennae….)

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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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