New York 1940s in Color

Some time back Business Insider posted a feature showcasing select photographs from a collection by

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Some time back Business Insider posted a feature showcasing select photographs from a collection by photographer Charles Cushman, shots that were captured between 1938 to 1969 and passed along to his alma mater, Indiana University. Offered here is a look into the collection that was curated by JG Mango, photographs of Manhattan in the 1940s for your viewing pleasure. The article in its entirety can be accessed here.

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