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Postwar New York Like it Has Never Been Seen Before

Now, with Stieglitz’s encouragement, Webb decided to focus all of his energy on photographing the booming postwar city.

See Vintage Post-War New York in All Its Photogenic Glory

the City of New York/Todd Webb Archive Sixth Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets 3/4 (1948) Source: Museum of the City of New York/Todd Webb Archive You can see some of Webb’s most notable images back on display at MCNY until September 4th 2017 in a new exhibition entitled ‘A City Seen: Todd Webb’s Postwar

These Cars from the 40s and 50s Are Still Beautiful to Me

Chrome trim, bumpers and light surrounds became very popular during the 50s in what was a reflection of the American people's desire for more luxury in the postwar years.

Do You Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?

They ushered in the true start of the postwar era, were marked by increased economic prosperity, and saw big changes in terms of people's outlook on civil rights. Furthermore, significant medical breakthroughs were also made. Here are 10 things that defined the 1950s: 1.

17 Utterly Beautiful Photos of Japan's Cherry Blossoms

A postwar cemetery replete with blooming cherry blossoms. The Japanese enjoying the beauty of their land. [related_articles] Cherry blossom reverie. The spring harvest, with cherry blossoms in the distance.

Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?

They ushered in the true start of the postwar era, were marked by increased economic prosperity, and saw big changes in terms of people's outlook on civil rights. Furthermore, significant medical breakthroughs were also made. Here are 10 things that defined the 1950s: 1.

Discover How Cadillac's Iconic Cars Evolved Over the Years

and they are credited with laying the foundations for what was to become modern mass car production. 5. 1941: 62 Convertible Sedan The 1950s Cadillac bumpers (as seen in the Series 62 model above) with their artillery-shaped, protruding grill assemblies made an appearance on a number of models in the postwar

These Alternate Versions of History Will Blow Your Mind...

Its completion may not have won the war for the Nazis, but it would have completely devastated postwar Britain's economy, claiming hundreds of thousands of civilian lives along with it. 2.

Pivotal Historical Scenes Frozen in the Frame of a Moment

A noted public speaker, Asanuma was unusual in postwar Japan for his forceful advocacy of socialism, and his support of the Chinese Communist Party was particularly controversial. Asanuma was assassinated by an extremist nationalist while speaking in a televised political debate in Tokyo.

Bugatti Has Certainly Had a Long and Checkered History...

During the postwar period up until 1963, Bugatti had continued manufacturing airplane parts, but that operation was sold off to Hispano-Suiza, which also happened to be a former car maker turned aircraft supplier. 1987-1995: Bugatti Automobili S.p.A.