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An Expired Parking Meter In The Snow
Filename: 990_16_5-N-WinS-U_1HR.jpg
Size: 3612 x 4800 (6.5MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Worcester
County: Massachusetts
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Universal Images Group (UIG)
An Expired Parking Meter In The Snow
Worcester, Massachusetts c. 1960 A parking meter after a snow storm
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Media ID 9706969
© Underwood Archives/UIG
Automobiles Autos Cars Cities City Cold Money Monochromatic Monochrome Risk Snow Streets Time Transportation Urban Winter Drifts Gamble Penalty
An Expired Parking Meter in the Snow - A Glimpse into Worcester's Winter Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. Step back in time to Worcester, Massachusetts circa 1960, where a historic moment is frozen in this photograph. As snowflakes gracefully blanket the city streets, an expired parking meter stands as a testament to both risk and time. In this vintage snapshot captured by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported to an era when urban transportation relied on these monochromatic metal sentinels. The image portrays the consequences of a gamble against time - a penalty for those who dared test their luck with limited quarters. The scene evokes nostalgia for winter days gone by, as cars brave the cold amidst towering drifts of snow. This monochrome masterpiece highlights not only the harshness of New England winters but also serves as a reminder of how cities have evolved over decades. With its historical significance, this print encapsulates more than just monetary transactions; it symbolizes an entire era's reliance on automobiles and public spaces. It invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with urban environments and appreciate how far we've come since then. So take a journey through history with this remarkable piece from Underwood Archives' collection – let it transport you back to Worcester's wintry past while reminding us all that even something as mundane as an expired parking meter can hold immense value within its frame.
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