Címke: RoaringTwenties

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A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923.

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The 1920s were a time of great change and progress in the United States. One of the most remarkable developments of the time was the autoped, an early motorized scooter. These two-wheeled vehicles were originally designed as a method of transportation for commuters in crowded cities, and in 1923, they made their debut in New York City. On a sunny June day in the Big Apple, a young couple was seen riding together on an autoped. The man had his arm draped around the woman’s shoulders as they zipped around the city streets, enjoying the wind in their hair and … A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923. részletei…

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Margaret Bourke-White atop the Chrysler Building, 1930.

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In 1930, pioneering photographer Margaret Bourke-White made history by becoming the first woman to ever photograph a skyscraper from its summit. Her iconic image of the Chrysler Building in New York City has become an enduring symbol of the Roaring Twenties, a period of unprecedented economic prosperity, technological innovation, and cultural change. Bourke-White was an intrepid risk-taker and her photo of the Chrysler Building is a testament to her drive and ambition. She spent months planning the shoot, overcoming significant obstacles to make the ascent. The resulting image captures the spirit of the era, highlighting the dizzying heights to which … Margaret Bourke-White atop the Chrysler Building, 1930. részletei…