13 Sep 2013
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An Early 1950’s view of the South side of West Adams Street at the intersection with Laura Street. Kay Jewelers had the corner location, a women’s fashion store and a Planters Peanut store are wedged between Kay and Beck Shoes. Just peaking into the left of the frame is a portion of the Art Deco […]
12 Mar 2013
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“This is an extreme wide angle camera, 110 degrees. Picture taken in front of Brown’s Camera Store, 118 West Bay St. The Seminole Hotel, middle top. About 1958.” LS I don’t know exactly what camera Loyd Sandgren used for this shot. I’ve seen the negatives and it was shot on 120 mm roll film. My […]
22 Nov 2011
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“1952. A street scene on Bay Street between Laura and Hogan. The Democrats were running Stevenson and Sparkman. You are looking West Northwest. Note the Earle, Mayflower and Seminole Hotels. The Casino theater at that time was nine cents. Some difference in it today.” LS I like the way the Democrat Headquarters on 124 W. […]