Storefront Collection (#9)

BROOKLYN: RIOTS, 1964. Mrs. Anna Kelter reacts to the damage done to her store on Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

AD: SEWING MACHINE. Advertisement for the Grover & Banker Sewing Machine Company, located at 495 Broadway in New York City. Lithograph, c1870

CHICAGO: SOUTH SIDE, 1941. Signs in the windows of the South Side Action Committee in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1941

WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Shift change at the coal mine in Maidsville, West Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1938

FLORIDA, 1941. Boys eating popsicles outside of a store in Starke, Florida. Photograph, July 1941

FLORIDA, 1941. American servicemen on the street in Starke, Florida. Photograph, 1941

TEXAS: LIQUOR STORE. View of a liquor store in Palacios, Texas. Photograph by John Vachon, 1943

SUFFRAGE HEADQUARTERS. The National American Woman Suffrage Association building at 1420 F Street in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1913

LOS ANGELES, 1965. Storefronts in a Mexican neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Photograph by Thomas O Halloran, July 1965

GEORGIA, c1899. Uncle Pauls Pawn Shop in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph, c1899

BOSTON: BOOKSHOP, c1900. Old Corner Bookstore, the first brick building in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph, c1900

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1939. A fortune tellers window in Washington, D. C. Photograph
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1939. A fortune tellers window in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1939

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1939. The waywalk leading from the Old Post Office in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1939. The waywalk leading from the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1939

PHILADELPHIA, c1855. Storefronts on the corner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frederick De Bourg Richards, c1855

PHILADELPHIA, c1855. Storefronts on the corner of 5th Street and Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frederick De Bourg Richards, c1855

PHILADELPHIA, c1855. The Arcade Hotel on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frederick De Bourg Richards

STOREFRONT, 1937. A market in Manchester, New Hampshire. Photograph by Edwin Locke, 1937

STOREFRONT, c1937. Illuminated signs and storefronts on a street, possibly in New Hampshire. Photograph, c1937

GEORGIA: ALBANY, 1962. A street scene in Albany, Georgia. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, August 1962

WINDOW DISPLAY, 1941. Mannequins in a store window in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1941

WINDOW DISPLAY, 1941. Mannequins in a department store window in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1940

BALTIMORE: STOREFRONT. A storefront on the corner of South Broadway and Shakespeare Street in Fells Point, Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by E.H. Pickering, 1936

WASHINGTON: RIOTS, 1968. Firemen hosing down buildings that were burned during the riots in Washington, D.C. that followed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Photograph by Warren K

MEMPHIS: BEALE STREET. View down Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, 1974

MEMPHIS: BEALE ST. 1974. The Daisy Theater on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, 1974

MEMPHIS: BEALE ST. 1974. View down Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, 1974

CALIFORNIA: BODIE, c1962. Boone Store, in the ghost town of Bodie, California, which became a California state park in 1962. Photograph by Ronald Partridge, c1962

NEW ORLEANS: BUILDING. A view of the Upper Pontalba Building at the intersection of St. Peter and Chartres Streets, opposite Jackson Square, in New Orleans, Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS: STOREFRONT. Exterior view of a hardware store at 906 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1938

NEW ORLEANS: STOREFRONT. Exterior view of a grocery store at 701 Bourbon Street, on the corner of St. Peter Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1938

CHICAGO, c1910. The Brevoort Hotel in Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, c1910

NEW YORK CITY, c1890. A view of Broadway and Maiden Lane in New York City. Lithograph, c1890

NEW YORK CITY, 1938. Shoeshiners outside of a butcher shop in Harlem, New York City. Photograph by Jack Allison, 1938

NEW YORK CITY, 1938. A beauty salon, probably in Harlem, New York City. Photograph by Jack Allison, 1938

KENYA: NAIROBI, 1936. A view of Sixth Avenue in Nairobi, Kenya. Photographed in 1936

U. S. MAIL TRUCK. U. S. Mail truck, early 20th century
U.S. MAIL TRUCK. U.S. Mail truck, early 20th century

OKLAHOMA: MILK SHOP, 2006. Braums Milk shop along Route 66, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photograph by Carol Highsmith, July 2006

WWII: FRANCE, c1942. French women queuing outside of a grocery store in German-occupied France. Photograph, c1942

LOS ANGELES EARTHQUAKE. A damaged street, following the earthquake of 16 March 1933

ATLANTIC CITY: PARADE. An Atlantic City parade in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

NEW YORK CITY, 1940. The corner of Battery Place and Washington Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Photograph by Stanley P. Mixon, 1940

NEW YORK: STOREFRONT, 1940. A Greek grocery store on Washington Street in New York City. Photograph by Stanley Mixon, 1940

MISSISSIPPI: STOREFRONT. African American workers standing in front of a general store in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Photographed by Russell Lee, 1939

BOSTON: AMES BUILDING. The Ames Building and Youngs Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph, c1906

NEW ORLEANS: STOREFRONTS. A view of the Royal Furniture Shop (left) and the G. Napolitano Grocery on the corner of Royal and Dumaine Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS: HOUSE. A view of the Bienvenu-Thomas House at 712 Royal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1938

NEW ORLEANS: BALCONIES. A view of the cast-iron lacework balconies of the LaBranche house on the corner of Royal and St. Peter Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana

ALASKA: SKAGWAY. Looking north on Broadway at Skagway, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

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"Capturing the Essence of Storefronts: A Glimpse into History and Culture" Step back in time to 1939, where men gather in front of the Board of Trade bar and gambling house in Butte, Montana. The photograph by Arthur Rothstein transports us to an era filled with camaraderie and excitement. Traveling further south, we find ourselves at the entrance of the Same Old Moses Saloon in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Moses Weinberger proudly stands at its threshold alongside bartenders Mack O'Brien and Ike Reed. This establishment holds a significant place in history as the first legal saloon in the Oklahoma Territory since 1890. Moving forward to 1941, we stroll through a street nestled within Chicago's African American section. The vibrant energy emanating from this bustling neighborhood is palpable as residents go about their daily lives. Delving even deeper into history, we encounter Abraham Lincoln's law office circa 1850. This humble storefront witnessed countless hours dedicated to justice and advocacy by Lincoln himself alongside his partner William Herndon. Transitioning to a different scene altogether, we step inside Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop captured mysteriously by an unknown creator in 1937. Little did they know that these humble beginnings would pave the way for aviation history. Crossing continents, our journey takes us to Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island where Bowrington Road Market tempts passersby with succulent roast ducks for sale. The aromatic scents waft through this lively street market enticing locals and visitors alike. Venturing across oceans once again brings us closer to home – Lostwithiel, Cornwall – where Fore Street stands frozen in time during 1966. Its charming storefronts tell stories of generations past while preserving tradition amidst changing times. As our exploration continues stateside, adult advertisements adorn store windows offering glimpses into Burke / Triolo Productions' world of antique buying clothing business ventures - a testament to the ever-evolving nature of commerce.