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10:09 am
Mon September 17, 2012

Re-tracing the steps of a Civil War photographer

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NPR's Claire O'Neill takes a forward-thinking approach to historical photographs. See for yourself via the link.
Today's 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam got us thinking: What if Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner could revisit some of the original sites he photographed? If he used his equipment today, what would the images look like? That is: How have the landscapes changed - or stayed the same?
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1:10 pm
Fri September 14, 2012

Found photos: The 1930s in full color

Credit The Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection/Indiana University
Charles W. Cushman gazes across the Grand Canyon in Arizona, November 1939

Originally published on Fri September 14, 2012 7:51 am

Not just the '30s — also the three decades that followed. But let's not spoil the fun. Basically: Go here to experience a special interactive about the amazing found photos of Charles W. Cushman. You won't regret it!

Then come back and leave your comments below — or on Twitter: #nprcushman

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