Everyone is saddened by the recent fire at Jimmy John’s restaurant and by the loss of some of the decorations that added so much atmosphere to the place. Today this blog is in tribute to Jimmy John. I feel fortunate to have met him and been touched by his sense of humor and creativity. He was a wonderful photographer, he could easily have pursued it as a profession and succeeded. But then we would not have had his wonderful hot dogs and cheeseburgers to enjoy! Here is a sampling of views he took documenting the home front in West Chester during World War II. If anyone can identify the people pictured I invite your comments. Pamela Powell, photo archivist Aircraft spotters on top of the F & M Building, West Chester, PA 1942. Scrap metal collection at Chester County Courthouse, West Chester, PA, 1942 War Bonds Booth, West Chester, PA 1942. Pictured L to R are: Betty McGowan, Harriet Ewing, Muriel Zebley, Joyce Faust.
Motor Corp volunteers farming, Lil Smith on left, 1942.
Recruits leaving West Chester on the train, 1942
Sailor's wedding, West Chester, PA ca. 1942.
Parting at the train, recruit leaving from Pennsylvania Railroad Station, West Chester, PA 1942.
May 12 2010, 10:21am | Original Link »