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Mildred Pierce
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If you've not yet caught wind of the HBO mini-series remake, Mildred Pierce, it is most excellent! …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Picha Apr 28, 2011.
This Camera Is My Time Machine
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There are many things that inspire me.. but nothing so much as the diesel era.This site is a product of that inspiration. This is my 1928. I've…Continue
Tags: photography, dieselpunk
Started this discussion. Last reply by TheBoyWhoLived Mar 30, 2011.
Modern Tech Meets Vintage Art Deco in Mechanical Marvel
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I stumbled across this little wonder and had to share it. More info via link.http://dvice.com/archives/2009/05/art-deco-style.phpContinue
Tags: deco, art, clock, technology
Started this discussion. Last reply by Atterton Mar 12, 2010.
The Leica Freedom Train
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My grandmother sent this to me.. knowing my interests in WW2 and Cameras. Enjoy!The Leica was the pioneer 35mm camera. It is a German product - precise, minimalist, and utterly efficient. Behind its…Continue
Tags: Jews, Freedom, Nazis, WW2, camera
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tome Wilson Mar 10, 2010.
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Mildred Pierce
If you've not yet caught wind of the HBO mini-series remake, Mildred Pierce, it is most excellent! If you are a fan of 1930's fashion, music, and society.. I'm willing to wager you'll dig it. Tonight, HBO will air the final two episodes. Also, if anyone has seen the original, I'd love to hear your…See More
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Britain's Oldest Working Television For Sale
Stumbled upon this story and had to share.Story from The Telegraph'Britain's oldest working television set, which was manufactured by Marconi in 1936, is expected to sell for more than £5,000 at auction.'"Britain's oldest working television has been dusted off for auction Photo: BNPS1:26AM BST 04 Apr 2011The machine was bought for almost £100 three weeks after television transmissions began. But Mr GB Davis of Dulwich, south–east London…See More
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This Camera Is My Time Machine
There are many things that inspire me.. but nothing so much as the diesel era.This site is a product of that inspiration. This is my 1928. I've been working really hard on this and am excited to finally share it with all of you.Take a look around, check out the blog, and check back often as I will be updating regularly. Cheers!-Piper thewhowholivedpiperwilliams.net See More
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WWII photos superimposed impressively on present-day locations
A Friend of mine Sent this to me today, thought it was worth sharing here. Enjoy!http://sergey-larenkov.livejournal.com/tag/ВойнаSee More
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Edith Shain Dies. Farewell to an Icon. .
A friend of mine sent this story to me today.. and I felt it definitely deserved a place here.-Taken from the Chicago Tribune.It's one of the most iconic images to emerge from World War II.Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph of an anonymous young sailor in a dark-blue uniform dipping a white-uniformed nurse backward while giving her a long kiss in the middle of Times Square on Aug. 14, 1945, symbolized the euphoria surrounding the news that the Japanese had surrendered…See More
TheBoyWhoLived replied to Beauregard's discussion 'Who framed Roger Rabbit'
"Definitely Diesel! ..not one that I've seen in years.. time to find it!"
TheBoyWhoLived commented on Sparky Gage's article '1930 Zenith PC'
"I would LOVE to have this in my office!"
TheBoyWhoLived commented on Hayen Mill's article 'Who Needs Drums?'
"I'm not really sure how I feel about this. haha. it's definitely creative though.. I'll give them that much. ."
TheBoyWhoLived commented on Hayen Mill's article 'The Fascination Car'
"..very interesting.. looks like something that might have uses on land and under water. ."
Atterton replied to TheBoyWhoLived's discussion 'Modern Tech Meets Vintage Art Deco in Mechanical Marvel'
"Atmos? Did you people not watch Doctor Who, that stuff can kill you."
Tome Wilson replied to TheBoyWhoLived's discussion 'Modern Tech Meets Vintage Art Deco in Mechanical Marvel'
""Just like its Atmos brethren, this mechanical marvel is powered by temperature changes, where a variation of one degree Celsius will power the clock for 48 hours."
What? That's the strangest thing I've heard all…"
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Zoot Shooters Bring Gangster Style To The Gun Range
Posted on May 4, 2011 at 12:00pm 2 Comments 3 Favorites
The Viceroy
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 6:00pm 7 Comments 5 Favorites
Yesterday was my last free day before the big move west..
so I set out to get a few images of one of my favourite Grand Rapids haunts; The Viceroy.
I can't speak for the hooch, (I'm a teetotaler)
but the food is great, the staff is friendly, and the ambiance is one of a kind.…
Continue Britain's Oldest Working Television For Sale
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 4:22pm 3 Comments 4 Favorites
Stumbled upon this story and had to share.
Story from The Telegraph
'Britain's oldest working television set, which was manufactured by Marconi in 1936, is expected to sell for more than £5,000 at auction.'…
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Blake "Maceo" Canham-Bennett said… Good to find you on here, Brent. I've stumbled across your Dieselpunks profile previously, I'm sure of it... somehow I just didn't click that it was you. :D
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