Staying Cool in Sweltering Summers – New York City, 1943
New York City has seen numerous changes over the years, but one thing that has remained constant is the sweltering heat of its summers. In 1943, heatwaves were common, prompting New Yorkers to devise creative ways to stay calm.
This vintage photo captures a group of friends pouring buckets of ice-cold water over each other, a simple yet effective method of beating the heat in an era before air conditioning became widespread.
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