| Times Square 'Browns Out' | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1541 |
| Catalog #: | 350454 | |
| Clip Number: | 350454-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 023-328-05 | |
| Timecode: | 00:18:45 - 00:19:31 | |
| Location: | NEW YORK | |
| Year Shot: | 1950 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/MINING: Coal INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Crisis LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York SIGNS: Neon | |
| Description: | Times Square 'Browns Out': Because of the heightening coal crisis, New York’s 'gay white way' assumes a wartime appearance. The bright signs are turned off and Times Square is in the dark again. Industrial Paralysis coal operations came to a halt flow of coal ceased when the dead industry government and the minors drew the line. A shot of old Broadway all lit up and then the next shot is old Broadway darkened. | |
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