Car-Free Living 1901...
07-24-17, 06:40 AM
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Car-Free Living 1901...
One of the commenters mentioned that in 9 years a photo of the same area would be dominated by cars. On the website link you can click the photo for a super detailed enlargement.
Shorpy Historic Picture Archive :: The Public Square: 1901 high-resolution photo
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Shorpy Historic Picture Archive :: The Public Square: 1901 high-resolution photo
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I don't know that a single one of those buildings still exists. Not even taking into account cars, the place looks completely different.
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I like how well-dressed everyone is. Also, the widespread usage of parasols.
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Neato. "Continuous Vaudeville Theatre."
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Probably also worth noting the road that runs from the foreground to the background in the picture is Woodward Ave, which in 1909 became the first mile of paved road in the country, largely due to the lobbying of cyclists.
