The Soundscape of New York City at the Beginning of the Last Millennium
This remarkable labor of love from historian Emily Thompson gives us a chance to hear New York a century ago. Explore sounds by Type, Location, or on a Timeline. Finally, the internet offers us a way to lose an afternoon and evening – or two – without wasting our time. Put cat videos on hold and click around this excellent resource.
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Hold Me My Daddy
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