ext_6695 ([identity profile] mzrowan.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2014-01-31 12:04 pm
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Somerville in 1959

This video is long but fun. It was made in 1959 as part of the re-election bid of Mayor Donovan (which failed). The first eight minutes is a bit dry unless you're really into trucks, but after that it picks up. I especially enjoyed the list of disasters at the end. Remember: "This is Practical Progress!"
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[identity profile] ronhaha108.livejournal.com 2014-01-31 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, devastating hurricanes Carol and Edna and the St Patty's Day blizzard leaving behind 44" of snow as well as flash floods, sounds like early signs of global warming. If only mayor Donovan had said something back then. Practical Progress!

Fun to watch, thx for posting.
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[personal profile] ron_newman 2014-01-31 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm wondering what practical use a half-hour campaign film had in 1959. Surely it was not shown as a TV commercial.

[identity profile] freetobeme18.livejournal.com 2014-01-31 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Awesome!

[identity profile] fefie.livejournal.com 2014-01-31 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
This video is fascinating! Thanks so much for posting about it.

[identity profile] bikergeek.livejournal.com 2014-01-31 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Love the line about Ford choosing the Somerville plant to manufacture Edsels. LOL
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[personal profile] smammy 2014-01-31 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"The first eight minutes is totally awesome unless you're not into trucks…"

[identity profile] masswich.livejournal.com 2014-02-02 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
So many great references in here for the Somerville junkie. He heralds removing unsightly trees and dangerous brick sidewalks too.
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