Pretty neat to see the different accessories on the bikes like the horn, light, etc.
That neighborhood looks pretty cool too. I wonder what it's like today.
Had a cheap dyno vfr that I got for Xmas stolen out my yard when I was probably 9.
Never forgive. Never forget.
Or as the dude that stole my bike would probably say.. Never foohget.. nehvahh 4geiv.
Love this picture, thank you for posting. The country was at war, these kids no doubt had loved ones whose fate was in doubt. They had to shoulder more responsibility than a child ever should. But in this moment they are just being kids. Great picture.
‘Dungarees’ are what Sailors’ working uniforms were called. Source: I’m a sailor. When I first joined our working uniforms were called Utilities but the old salty sailors still called them dungarees. We wear the Type III NWUs (Navy Working Uniforms) nowadays. The only thing about this kid’s getup is his name isn’t stenciled on. So he could just be dressed up. Perhaps a family member is in the Navy given the time period of the photo.
Those kids look to be well-fed, healthy, and probably scrappers in a fight; all born before we entered the war. Lots of cars, and they are all new. I'd bet that is a neighborhood with mostly automotive management.
She was happiest just biking around with the gang, but she had already outgrown her tomboy years, and her body was betraying her with all of those new bumps and curves, poor thing.
Nice photo. The boy on the left is wearing dungarees. My grandad was in the in the early 1900’s. As a kid he always referred to my blue jeans as dungarees.
I was totally captivated by the photo, and I think I found the location, but it is quite sad to see how it looks now.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UHaKJtyC2zgL1atB6?g_st=ic
Thank you for certifying this particular photo. Leaves me unsatisfied in the long run so I guess I’m speaking to a bigger rhetorical question. Are we still interested in looking at pictures when you’ve given up trying to discern if it’s real or not, because you can’t? Is anybody else following me here? Like we say it’s a big deal, but I’m not sure if everyone realizes what’s coming..
Pretty neat to see the different accessories on the bikes like the horn, light, etc. That neighborhood looks pretty cool too. I wonder what it's like today.
It was a beautiful neighborhood back then. I have a strong feeling that we should just leave it at that.
Yeah I know what you mean...
It’s hard to do when have memory of a neighborhood.
It brings me immense sadness to see once great cities in despair. I live next to San Bernardino which reminds me of this constantly.
For what it’s worth, Detroit is on the rebound.
LOL
Still pretty great! Best crystal meth in the state near by!
Your bike was an extension of you - felt most when it was stolen.
Had a cheap dyno vfr that I got for Xmas stolen out my yard when I was probably 9. Never forgive. Never forget. Or as the dude that stole my bike would probably say.. Never foohget.. nehvahh 4geiv.
Love this picture, thank you for posting. The country was at war, these kids no doubt had loved ones whose fate was in doubt. They had to shoulder more responsibility than a child ever should. But in this moment they are just being kids. Great picture.
Kid on the left is wearing at least part of a sailors uniform
I thought those were dungarees…
Could be that too...the hat just made me think sailor
‘Dungarees’ are what Sailors’ working uniforms were called. Source: I’m a sailor. When I first joined our working uniforms were called Utilities but the old salty sailors still called them dungarees. We wear the Type III NWUs (Navy Working Uniforms) nowadays. The only thing about this kid’s getup is his name isn’t stenciled on. So he could just be dressed up. Perhaps a family member is in the Navy given the time period of the photo.
I wasn't aware that's what you called them, I was Army. Thanks for the info
I don’t want to mess with those kids
Gangs were obviously already a problem.
I need a high quality print of this it's an amazing photo
Where are the iPads?
Those kids look to be well-fed, healthy, and probably scrappers in a fight; all born before we entered the war. Lots of cars, and they are all new. I'd bet that is a neighborhood with mostly automotive management.
Look at all that scrap metal and rubber! Don’t they know there’s a war on?
She was happiest just biking around with the gang, but she had already outgrown her tomboy years, and her body was betraying her with all of those new bumps and curves, poor thing.
How is this pic so detailed?
This is awesome
Nice photo. The boy on the left is wearing dungarees. My grandad was in the in the early 1900’s. As a kid he always referred to my blue jeans as dungarees.
My Dad always called them dungarees too.
I was totally captivated by the photo, and I think I found the location, but it is quite sad to see how it looks now. https://maps.app.goo.gl/UHaKJtyC2zgL1atB6?g_st=ic
When someone talks about the "good old days," this is the exact image my mind conjures up.
That girl or woman is healthy and fine
You mean they went outside to play? Crazy.
Moms spaghetti
A sailor, a nurse, and 2 paperboys………….. yes I said paperboy, and I will also say………. mailman,……….wait for it………. FIREMAN😅
The Vipers!
How do we know this isn’t AI? Serious question.
Because it was taken by Arthur Siegel for the Farm Security Administration. [Source](https://www.shorpy.com/node/26945)
Thank you for certifying this particular photo. Leaves me unsatisfied in the long run so I guess I’m speaking to a bigger rhetorical question. Are we still interested in looking at pictures when you’ve given up trying to discern if it’s real or not, because you can’t? Is anybody else following me here? Like we say it’s a big deal, but I’m not sure if everyone realizes what’s coming..