fireescapes

7 photos and 1 illustration tagged fireescapes, from 3 members of Flickr Commons.

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Tri-boro Barber School, 264 Bowery, Manhattan.

Keep your fire escapes clear (LOC)

  • Terry said:
    I love these old posters. I appreciate being able to see such wonderful items from our past that would not have been possible without your efforts. Thank you! I'm not sure what "With no known restrictions on publication" means but I'm wondering if it's okay to use copies of posters for art, both personal or to sell. Thank you very much.
  • Andrey Timofeev said:
    Really excellent work, I love it.
  • The Library of Congress said:
    back.roads: The "no known restrictions" note does mean that it's okay to use copies. Glad you're enjoying the art work! -- Helena (LOC)
  • H. K.. said:
    Perfect shot...
  • Ray Moody said:
    Only 3 colors. Very cool.

Long shoreman's strike - N.Y. (LOC)

  • Wystan said:
    men's, not man's. Also, "Longshoremen's" is one word.
  • Elias Georgantas said:
    Herz's ticket office appears in this photo as well: www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/2163152033/ Could it possibly be that during the strike labourers sought casual work elsewhere. In the other photo Herz is offering work in the railways. Horizontal mobility in the transport sector?

Murray Hill Hotel, from Park Avenue and 40th Street, Manhatt...