Simple Scenes From the Past Captured

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[00:00:02]Welcome to remarkable old photos, [music] where the past comes alive through captivating images. On this episode, we'll explore the early 20th century growth of Birmingham, the complex [music] dynamics of the Civil War era, and the pioneering spirit of Loie Fuller.

[00:00:17]>> [music] >> Let's take a look.

[00:00:20]In Birmingham, Alabama, circa 1906, the Hotel Hillman [music] stood alongside the century growth.

[00:02:10]>> Alma, Michigan, circa 1901, [music] home to the Alma Sugar Company factory, an early sign of the state's thriving sugar beet industry.

[00:03:23]>> [music] >> Rockville [music] High School, circa 1936, where a timeless message to swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise [music] still resonates today.

[00:05:40]President Coolidge meets [music] Boy Scouts on the White House South Lawn, May 1st, 1926, showcasing his support for American youth.

[00:07:35]Boston Scollay [music] Square Station, circa 1905, where a 5-cent soda was a bargain, showcasing everyday life in a bustling city.

[00:09:16]July 1942, [music] Decatur, Alabama, shipfitter C.R.

[00:09:20]Willingham and helper E.L. Sparkman build ocean-going barges for the U.S.

[00:09:25]Army, >> [music] >> contributing to the war effort on the Tennessee River.

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