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The last time we checked in with photo restorer Patty Allison of Imbued With Hues of Portland Maine, was in February so today is a good time to catch up on her recent work. In addition to restoring vintage photos, Patty is one of the leading artists in the country, practicing digital colorization. Allison spends a considerable amount of time…
This Elke’s Pontiac used car sales lot was located on Grand Central Avenue in Tampa, Florida when this promotional photo dated October 20, 1953 was taken. Elke’s new car dealership was situated on Florida Avenue in the City. The first two rows of cars on display appear to be nice and clean and for the…
Grandfather Mountain State Park is located in northwestern North Carolina, near the 469 mile long Blue Ridge Parkway in the town of Banner Elk. It was privately owned until 2008 when a portion of it became a State Park. At an elevation of 5,946 feet commanding views of up to 100-miles are possible and on a clear day the…
Rice and Holman Ford which is still in business today began operations ninety-four years ago in 1924 offering the Model “T.” The pair of experienced car dealers opened the dealership in Merchantville, New Jersey, located about six miles east of Philadelphia. The Ford agency survived through the depression by selling the Model “A,” “B,” and…
Number One-Hundred and Fifty Two of the Kodachrome Car Photograph Series begins this week with an image of a 1960s Chevrolet. The proud owner of this bright red hardtop and whoever shot the image spent some time positioning it, so the reflection in the water was just right. Tell us all about this two-door hardtop and what…
The lead image in today’s installment in the Vintage Gas Station Series is a view of grand opening day of Edward Lee’s Shell station located at the corner of Division and Yakima Avenues in Tacoma, Washington. The original extra-wide photo has been reduced in size for publication; the original picture contains a pair of spotlights at…
Today’s images are promotional photos taken of the Fred Bryant Motor Co. used car sales lot in Lexington, Kentucky, on Route 25. The Company, as early as 1930 operated a Chevrolet dealership located at 728 Bullock Avenue in the City, and was still in business as late as 1953 selling Oldsmobiles. The office building was a…
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