A new photo of the day.

[Wild Root]

I saw this and I had to share. Just a sweet photo of a young couple at the fair in 1939.

You can see the young man has a belted back coat and a box camera in hand. Photos like these are what make the golden era seem so appealing I think.

I didn't post this in suits because it is more then about suits. It's about the golden era!

Enjoy,

Root.

 

[Hondo]

Hey Root, well it "suits" us just fine, 1939! how I wish I could turn back the hands of time, carry on old man, Thanks

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I really like photos such as this one--they speak volumes about the past!

Wish I could have been there myself...

 

[Wild Root]

That goes double for me!

Simple photos like these seem to tell a real story of what it was like. I love Hollywood movie shots and such but photos like this truly illustrates what you would see around a fair or most places in the US at that time.

There will be another photo tomorrow!

Root.

 

[RhodoraM21]

Aww.. it makes you just wish you were there to enjoy those good old days of yester year.One thing i love is when pictures like these were taken it was natural no lights or fake smiles it was just snap and there you have a dandy picture.I have always day dream of being in the world fair, boy that would have been a trip to memory lane.

 

[The Wolf]

What about the 1939 World Expo

There is a wonderful mystique about the 1939 NY World's Fair.
But what about the problems they had? I read the Doc Savage and Spider pulps that chronicled some of the disturbing events that happened at the fair. I shudder just thinking about them.
Now, the 1939 World Exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco, that was the toniest!

The Wolf

 

[Angelicious]

There will be another photo tomorrow!

Thanks, Root! That's quite a service you're providing there.

You're an inspiration to us all... :cheers1:

 

[Wild Root]

Sure thing! Happy to do it!

Root.

 

[Wild Root]

The photo of today!

Here is one I really like. Enjoy!

Root.

 

[fifi]

Those are great photos! I would dress like that today if I were going to a fair!

 

[Michaelson]

Here is one I really like. Enjoy!

Root.

This really reminds me of the winters of MY youth, Root. Thanks for posting this one.

High regards! Michaelson

 

[Wild Root]

Glad you liked it! So, you remember the days of steam locos? How cool is that! I wish I could say the same. I have always loved the sound and look of a steam loco. Nothing like them on earth!!! Just love the sound of a steam whistle off in the night. WOOOOOOOO WOOooooooooo.

Take me right back to the track Jack!

Root.

 

[rubyredlocks]

That couple is adorable!
I love how they look relaxed without being completely slumped over like the younger set today.

 

[Michaelson]

Glad you liked it! So, you remember the days of steam locos? How cool is that! I wish I could say the same. I have always loved the sound and look of a steam loco. Nothing like them on earth!!! Just love the sound of a steam whistle off in the night. WOOOOOOOO WOOooooooooo.

Take me right back to the track Jack!

Root.

I was fortunate to have the Norfolk and Western in my town, and they didn't retire steam until the early 60's...so yes, I do remember them...as well as the packed snow on the ground and the clear cold that we thought would NEVER end when in the grips of a February winter....and the old steam engines just reinforced that with the escaping steam vapor that seemed to leak from every crack and cranny of the boiler in the cold air.

Just thinking about it made me shiver!


Regards! Michaelson

 

[Rumpled Fedora]

Love these kind of photos!
Especially the first one. It's like a time capsule, a snapshot in time.

 

[FALLOUT]

Pic

I wonder what they are looking at. Some kind of ride maybe?? Cool pic....

 

[Michaelson]

You've got to watch Wild Root like a hawk. For all WE know, it's really a recent photo he's made, as it sure looks like his back, and his style suit!! Regards! Michaelson

 

[Wild Root]

Hahaha, only if I have an original white belted back suit! That photo is the real deal.

Yes, they're watching a ride at an amusement park. The ride is known as "The Whip". and this is the very ride they're watching.

Cheers,

Root.

 

[Michaelson]

Ah yes, the Whip! I remember them well. I don't think they're around anymore, but they were one of the 'staple' rides at old amusement parks and carvivels in my area for years!! Lots of fun...unless you're on the outside of the seat....then prepared to get crushed!!

Regards! Michaelson

 

[Biltmore Bob]

Imagine, if you will...

going to a fair or park these days and seeing people dress like that.