In New York City, 1943
Pennsylvania Station is an icon in media, and it used to be called the heart of New York City. The iconic building featured in this photo was eventually demolished in the 60s to make way for Madison Square Garden.
In New York City 1943
Photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt took a photo of this waiting room, ensuring that no one would ever forget the architecture and the swell of the massive crowds that would pass through its grand halls every single day.
A Country Doctor, 1948
In Kremmling, CO, Dr. Ernest Ceriani was the only doctor to call within a 1,200-square-mile. Back then, that was a blessing because of how scarce doctors were. This picture was taken by Eugene Smith and is called “Country Doctor.”
A Country Doctor 1948
The photo was taken at 2 AM after a dramatic operation in which a mother and her unborn child perished. It is indeed a somber photo, but all aspects of human life must be recorded.
