A visit to Manhattan in 1941
It's 1941, and we're in Manhattan, New York, New York. Specifically at the corner of 7th Avenue and 45th Street. I found this photo on the Duke University site ROAD (Resource of Outdoor Advertising Descriptions), which specializes in the study of historic advertising. I specialize in time-traveling, just for fun. Come on!
Darn! I seem to have left my iPhone back in the 21st Century! I usually carry it in this pocket. Well, I guess it wouldn't work in 1941, anyway - I don't see any cell phone towers, and besides I forgot to bring my charger.
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The buildings on the left are along Broadway, and in this imaginary story, we're standing there on the corner near the Theater that's showing "Lydia". That's me, in the topcoat, bowtie, and Homberg. You can either be the young woman getting ready to cross 7th Avenue, or the man next to me, who seems to be a lot more confident than me.
Let's take a look at Broadway. Looks like the Gaiety is showing "Charmaine". I wonder if I need a cab? Will you call me a cab? Very funny.
Since it's November 18th of 1941, I know that Pearl Harbor will be attacked in a few weeks, and everything will change as America gets ready to go to war. In the meantime, let's enjoy some more looking around.
Everything looks so modern! No more streetcars, or horses anymore, just cars and buses. Well, times change! At least Coca-Cola is still the same. I wonder how much longer they'll be using that logo? All of the way to the 21st Century you think? That would be nice, because as much as I like progress, I like it when some things stay the same. I think I'll find a soda fountain where we can get a Coke. Can you lend me a nickel?
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