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Interests => Around the House & In the Garage => Topic started by: Chris_ on July 14, 2011, 10:33:49 PM

Title: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: Chris_ on July 14, 2011, 10:33:49 PM: Quote
Hard to believe we haven’t yet posted this photo from the Library of Congress archives, because it makes for an excellent street scene shot. We know exactly where Farm Security Administration photographer John Vachon stood when he took this photograph – just south of the intersection of 13th Street and N Street in Lincoln, Nebraska – and we have a pretty good idea of when he shot it – May of 1942. Why he took it? We see that, though he made a more extensive trip through Nebraska in November 1938, documenting the hardships of the Depression, his May 1942 trip to the state was brief – just long enough to cover the graduation ceremonies and final weeks of the term at the University of Nebraska, located just up the street from the above photograph.
Hemmings Motor News (http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/07/13/lincoln-nebraska-1942/)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/LincolnNebraska_02_1500-700x464.jpg)

I thought some folks might find this interesting. I haven't looked at all the links, but the original article is full of photographic sources.
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: namvet on July 20, 2011, 07:33:14 PM: it is indeed. to look back at how they lived then. and this was during wartime.

not sure if I put this up or not. originally from the denver post I found a few years back

Captured: America in Color from 1939-1943

PHOTOS (http://visboo.com/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943.html)

I was floored to see this photo in this collection.

(http://visboo.com/img/places/usa-1939-70.jpg)

the actual B-25 bomber assembly plant my mom worked in during the war
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: JohnnyReb on July 21, 2011, 02:39:42 AM: Quote from: namvet on July 20, 2011, 07:33:14 PM

the actual B-25 bomber assembly plant my mom worked in during the war

How many OSHA safety violations do you see in that photo?
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: namvet on July 21, 2011, 08:25:49 AM: Quote from: JohnnyReb on July 21, 2011, 02:39:42 AM
How many OSHA safety violations do you see in that photo?

enough to get the job done
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: FreeBorn on July 26, 2011, 10:16:58 PM: Quote from: namvet on July 21, 2011, 08:25:49 AM
enough to get the job done
Classic! (sad but true!) :rofl:
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: Chris_ on July 27, 2011, 07:35:22 PM: Here's a by-mail advertisement for Model T parts from BangShift (http://www.bangshift.com/blog/Model-T-Repair-Offer-from-1928.html).
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/card1.jpg)

I wonder if the offer is still valid. :)
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: BattleHymn on July 27, 2011, 07:50:45 PM: Chris,

I'm surprised you haven't jumped on the 1956 Cadillac wagon being advertised in the sidebar:

(http://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/7873790-640-0.jpg?rev=1)

Chris's next ride (http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/cadillac/unspecified/1264744.html)

I'm sure it will buff out. :-)
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: Chris_ on July 27, 2011, 07:51:46 PM: I'm surprised my neighbors haven't complained about (or stolen) my Datsun yet. :sad1:

Still haven't decided if I want to sell or keep it yet. I'm browsing for low-mileage Town Cars and Grand Marquis with the Ford 4.6 V8 as a donor car for the 280ZX.
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: Chris_ on July 27, 2011, 07:55:30 PM: Quote from: BattleHymn on July 27, 2011, 07:50:45 PM
I'm surprised you haven't jumped on the 1956 Cadillac wagon being advertised in the sidebar:

(http://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/7873790-640-0.jpg?rev=1)
Slap an engine and a drivetrain on that sucker and I'd drive it just like that. :rofl:
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: BattleHymn on July 27, 2011, 07:55:59 PM: Do you guys have government auctions there? You might be able to snag some fire department's Crown Vic or something on the cheap.
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: BattleHymn on July 27, 2011, 07:58:22 PM: (http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/gallery/files/1/1956_cadillac_wagon_f.jpg)

I looked up a complete version, and decided I'll take two. One in this color combo, and the other in seafoam/wood paneling.

I have a soft spot for wagons anyways. :naughty:
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: Chris_ on July 27, 2011, 07:58:23 PM: We have public and private auctions here. I have a friend who works at one of them. I've never been to one yet.
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: BattleHymn on July 27, 2011, 08:01:04 PM: Quote from: chris_ on July 27, 2011, 07:58:23 PM
We have public and private auctions here. I have a friend who works at one of them. I've never been to one yet.

With more police units (at least in my area, it seems) going away from the Crown Vic to the Charger/Impala units, you might be able to snag one for cheap. If you decide to get serious about a transplant, I'd get on the horn with your friend quick.
Title: Re: Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942
Post by: Chris_ on July 27, 2011, 08:11:46 PM: Manheim. That's the name I was thinking of. They have an auction site locally (they're a national company).

I'd prefer the Town Cars and Grand Marquis because those are usually owned by older people who take better care of their vehicles and don't drive like maniacs trying to beat the next red light (I hate those assholes, even though my mom told me I drive like an old woman).