Wickes Collection (#18)

"Wickes: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the world of Wickes, where history unfolds before your eyes

Wickes Collection: MASSACHUSETTS: GANG, c1916. A street gang of boys smoking on the corner of Margaret

MASSACHUSETTS: GANG, c1916. A street gang of boys smoking on the corner of Margaret and Water Streets, Springfield, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1916

Wickes Collection: WACO: MESSENGER, 1913. A fifteen-year old messenger boy working for Mackay Telegraph Company in

WACO: MESSENGER, 1913. A fifteen-year old messenger boy working for Mackay Telegraph Company in Waco, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Hine, September 1913

Wickes Collection: DELIVERY BOY, 1913. A thirteen-year-old delivery boy for Shreveport, Louisiana

DELIVERY BOY, 1913. A thirteen-year-old delivery boy for Shreveport, Louisiana Drug Company in Shreveport, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1913

Wickes Collection: TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS, 1911. A young group of Western Union Messengers in Norfolk, Virginia

TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS, 1911. A young group of Western Union Messengers in Norfolk, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

Wickes Collection: WESTERN UNION MESSENGER. A fourteen-year-old messenger boy for Western Union in Shreveport

WESTERN UNION MESSENGER. A fourteen-year-old messenger boy for Western Union in Shreveport, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1913

Wickes Collection: POSTAL MESSENGERS, 1911. A young group of Postal Messengers in Norfolk, Virginia

POSTAL MESSENGERS, 1911. A young group of Postal Messengers in Norfolk, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

Wickes Collection: TELEGRAPH MESSENGER, 1913. A young telegraph messenger on a street in New Orleans, Louisiana

TELEGRAPH MESSENGER, 1913. A young telegraph messenger on a street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1913

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"Wickes: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the world of Wickes, where history unfolds before your eyes. From billiards in 1910 to the grandeur of the Empire State Building in 1931, this caption takes you on a captivating journey. In 1910, boys gather at the Pool Branch Chauteau & Manchester in St. Louis, engrossed in a game of pool. Their youthful enthusiasm and competitive spirit fill the air as they aim for victory. Fast forward to 1931, when Lewis Hine captures an iconic image of the Empire State Building from East 34th Street and Madison Avenue. This architectural marvel stands tall against the New York City skyline, symbolizing progress and ambition. Hine's lens also transports us back to child labor realities in early twentieth-century America. In one photograph from 1910, young messenger boys find solace using showers at Postal Telegraph Co. , highlighting their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. But not all moments captured by Hine are somber; some reveal glimpses of joyous occasions. Cicely draws my portrait with unwavering focus and talent while The Rising Sun illuminates a quaint corner where locals gather for warmth and camaraderie. Traveling across England's landscapes through time, we encounter Saint Peter's Church in Wisbeach (c1850s), Saints Mary and Peter in Wolverhampton (c1850s), and Saint Peter's Church in Evercreech (c1850s). These architectural wonders stand as testaments to faith that have weathered centuries. Returning to New York City around c1910 brings us face-to-face with tenement life - families living together within cramped spaces yet finding strength within their close-knit communities. Finally, we dive into refreshing waters alongside teenage boys at a swimming hole after a long day - capturing carefree moments that remind us of simpler times filled with laughter and friendship.