NYC World War I - Big Four depot in Anderson IN

rhensley_anderson Jan 13, 2018

  1. rhensley_anderson

    rhensley_anderson TrainBoard Supporter

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    This photo was taken during World War I at the Big Four Depot, 14th and Dillon Streets. This group of women were Red Cross workers who would meet the 'Troop Trains" and distribute baked goods and apples.

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    rhensley_anderson, Jan 13, 2018
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  2. Hytec

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    Always interesting to see how women's fashions have changed over the past hundred years.
    Also that apples dominate the baskets in Johnny Appleseed country.
     
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  3. BoxcabE50

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    Nice. If I was aboard a troop train, and a pretty lady offered me a farm fresh apple..... (y)
     
    BoxcabE50, Jan 13, 2018
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  4. fitz

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    Nice. This continued during WWII as well. Not only fashions have changed but so have attitudes. Women's lib?
     
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