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Cityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Cityscapes: A Glimpse into America's Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating cityscape photographs from the early 1940s

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Butte, Montana, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee

Butte, Montana, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Butte, Montana

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Old lead mines here have been reopened, Creede, Colo. 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger

Old lead mines here have been reopened, Creede, Colo. 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Old lead mines here have been reopened, Creede, Colo. Creede for many years was " a ghost town, " but has resumed the activities that made it an important lead producing center years ago

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Village of La Alama, near Questa, Taos Co. New Mexico, 1943. Creator: John Collier

Village of La Alama, near Questa, Taos Co. New Mexico, 1943. Creator: John Collier
Village of La Alama, near Questa, Taos Co. New Mexico

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Looking north on Woodward Ave. from the Maccabee[s] Building... Detroit, Mich. 1942

Looking north on Woodward Ave. from the Maccabee[s] Building... Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking north on Woodward Ave. from the Maccabee[s] Building with the Fisher Building at the far left, and the Wardell Hotel at the middle right, Detroit, Mich

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Looking down on a parking lot from the rear of the Fisher Building, Detroit, Mich. 1942

Looking down on a parking lot from the rear of the Fisher Building, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking down on a parking lot from the rear of the Fisher Building, Detroit, Mich

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Looking south from the Maccabees Building with the Detroit skyline in distance, Detroit, Mich

Looking south from the Maccabees Building with the Detroit skyline in distance, Detroit, Mich
Looking south from the Maccabees Building with the Detroit skyline in the distance, Detroit, Mich. Photo shows Woodward Ave. extending south from Warren

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Traffic at 5: 30 on Second Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel

Traffic at 5: 30 on Second Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Traffic at 5:30 on Second Avenue, Detroit, Mich

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Looking east toward Rackham Building, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel

Looking east toward Rackham Building, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking east toward Rackham Building, Detroit, Mich. Photo shows the Rackham Memorial Building on right and Detroit Institute of Art on left, with Farnsworth Street running between them

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Looking west from the Maccabees Building, 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel

Looking west from the Maccabees Building, 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking west from the Maccabees Building. Photo shows Detroit Public Library at right

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Ouray, Colorado, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee

Ouray, Colorado, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Ouray, Colorado. [Nicknamed the Switzerland of America ]

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Amarillo, Texas, general view, Santa Fe R. R. trip, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano

Amarillo, Texas, general view, Santa Fe R. R. trip, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Amarillo, Texas, general view, Santa Fe R.R. trip

Background imageCityscape Photographs Gmgpc Collection: Houses of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1935. Creator: Walker Evans

Houses of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1935. Creator: Walker Evans
Houses of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania


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"Capturing the Essence of Cityscapes: A Glimpse into America's Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating cityscape photographs from the early 1940s. These snapshots offer a unique glimpse into various cities across America, showcasing their distinct charm and character during a transformative era. In Butte, Montana, Russell Lee transports us to 1942 with his lens capturing the old lead mines that have been reopened. The rugged landscape juxtaposed with industrial elements tells a story of resilience and progress. Andreas Feininger takes us to Creede, Colorado, where he showcases the reopening of old lead mines as well. His photograph encapsulates both beauty and industry coexisting harmoniously against nature's backdrop. John Collier invites us to explore La Alama village near Questa in Taos Co. , New Mexico. This enchanting snapshot reveals an idyllic scene nestled amidst picturesque surroundings—a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this region. Arthur Siegel provides multiple perspectives on Detroit, Michigan—once known as Motor City—in his series of photographs. From looking north on Woodward Ave. , we witness bustling streets filled with life; peering down at a parking lot from behind Fisher Building unveils an organized chaos; while gazing south from Maccabees Building allows our eyes to wander over Detroit's iconic skyline. Continuing our journey through Detroit, Siegel captures traffic at 5:30 pm on Second Avenue—an image that perfectly encapsulates urban hustle and bustle during rush hour. Looking east towards Rackham Building offers a glimpse into architectural grandeur while looking west from Maccabees Building presents an intriguing perspective on city life unfolding below. Russell Lee transports us once again, this time to Ouray, Colorado in 1940. Through his lens, we are transported to this quaint town surrounded by majestic mountains—a serene escape far removed from bustling cityscapes. Jack Delano takes us on a Santa Fe R. R.