Exploring a bygone era.

A respite for those weary of how our culture has devolved, back to a time of elegance and beauty across various media. Not to sugar coat the past, but to remind those who remember and introduce those who haven't a clue.

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Road Sign, from the series Preach, Photo by Carrie Mae Weems, 1991-92

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Road Sign, from the series Preach, Photo by Carrie Mae Weems, 1991-92

[luv50sand60s]

I thought it was Ponus Avenue at first blush - I love it. How are you, my good friend? Hope all is well in Cupcake, Connecticut!

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Harper’s Bazaar December 1951

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After the Storm, Photo by Michael Knapstein

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After the Storm, Photo by Michael Knapstein

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Photo by Joan Colom, 1950s

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Photo by Joan Colom, 1950s

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Eugene Smith. Deleitosa, Caceres 1951. Spain

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Untitled, Photo by Ralph Eugene Meatyard, c. 1957-58

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Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT, 1 27 24, Photo by Joe Bruha, Copyright 2024

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Untitled 3 (Mask), Photo by Ralph Mercer, 2012

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Dali with lens, backstage at the CBS Morning Show, NYC, Photo by Philippe Halsman. 1959

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Rainy Day, East 75th Street, NYC, Photo by Simpson Kalisher, 1959

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Canadian National Railroads Hostler of Railroads, Hamilton, Ontario, Photo by David Plowden, 1959

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Kees Scherer Christmas in Holland , 1955-1960