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Huckster, 47th & Wood, 1959

Huckster, 47th & Wood, 1959
This 1959 photo of a huckster and his cart at the corner of 47th and Wood suggests the wide variety of shopping experiences available at that time. People could buy from peddlers, walk to their local stores, or drive to shopping malls located further away.