There’s nothing like looking back in time and seeing what life was like so many years ago. This collection of photos of New Orleans captures what life was like in the city so many years ago, during the time of the Great Depression.

1) Casino Cinema
Yale.edu / Ben Shahn
You can just feel the excitement of getting to the movies here.
2) Sleeping on a pile of lumber on bow of packet boat on Mississippi River
Yale.edu / Russell Lee
They probably had a long day working on the river.
3) New Orleans Classic revival house in Rampart St.
Yale.edu / Walker Evans
Wow the beauty of the fine details on those porches is truly amazing.
4) Tailor on the street
Yale.edu / Ben Shahn
I guess open pick up windows have been around for a really long time.
5) Group of men talking on Decatur St.
Yale.edu / Russell Lee
I wonder what they were pondering that day.

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6) Sunday afternoon
Yale.edu / Marion Post Wolcott
I guess the sun has always been a problem in our fair city.
7) Regal beer
Yale.edu / Marion Post Wolcott
Hm, has anyone ever heard of this brand of beer before?
8) Buildings in the French Quarter
Yale.edu / Marion Post Wolcott
Wow those are some really gorgeous buildings to discover!
9) Woman talking in front of a home
Yale.edu / John Vachon
I love the outfits and hairdos!
10) Movie theatre on Saint Charles Street, Liberty Theater
Yale.edu / Walker Evans
This makes me want to go to an old school theater.

Isn’t it incredible to explore these photos from the past? They remind me of the rich history of New Orleans, a city that will be celebrating its 300th year of existence in a couple of years. Which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below–we love to hear your feedback!

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