As most New Yorkers know, the subway system is the lifeline of New York City. In 1946 Stanley Kubrick set out as a staff photographer for LOOK magazine to capture the story of New York City’s subway commuters.
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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New York City’s Subway Commuters in the 1940s
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