A visit to Binghamton, New York in 1938
Through the courtesy of the nice people at the Duke University site ROAD (Resource of Outdoor Advertising Descriptions) and the expertise of my top history adventurer (who prefers to remain anonymous) we get to go time-traveling to Binghamton, New York in 1938. Come on!
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The view is looking west on Court Street (US-11) at Water Street. In this imaginary visit, that's me there walking past the ladies, averting my eyes. You could be one of the lovely ladies, if appropriate, or if you choose to, you could be driving one of those classic cars (lucky you!). Heck, you can be the dog getting ready to cross Water Street. I'm just glad you're along with me on this adventure.
I'm not sure what I'm carrying there, probably a book. I've always been bookish, and shy. I wonder if I should go into Markowitz's, and get some cut-rate flowers for the ladies? Roses? Orchids? Gardenias?
OK, you've been patient with me, so here are those classic cars. Duke says the photo is from 1938, and I have no reason to doubt them. I'm no expert on classic cars, but those definitely look like '30s cars to me. By the way, if you're reading this in the 21st Century, yes, the church back there is still there, on Front Street. Now let's take a look at Fowlers.
What a beautiful building! Yes, it's still there, but it doesn't look the same. My best guess is that it was re-skinned in the 1950s.
Thank you for visiting Binghamton, New York in 1938 with me!
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