A Nostalgic Thanksgiving Pictorial
First off a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving from all of us here at Man Over Board to you and your family. I was reminiscing today about holidays past and thought it a good idea to share with you some really classic Americana. We spent time going through 1000’s of photos from the New York Public Library and also the Norman Rockwell collection of classic paintings to remember a bygone era.
A picture is worth a thousand words and so be it. The first part are the classic Rockwell paintings that graced the Boys Life and the Saturday Evening Post magazine covers. The second part are photographs, mostly 1913 to 1937 in New York City. These include old Macy Day Parade Balloons and various landmarks around the city taken during the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
While you are enjoying your Thanksgiving with your family and friends. Please don’t forget our brave young men and women who fought for our freedom and came back, never to be the same again. Many who have no family to enjoy the holiday with. Giving a donation to the Paralyzed Veterans of America will surely make this day a little better for those who served. You can donate by clicking on the top left or simply by clicking here.











NEW YORK CITY THANKSGIVINGS PAST














GETTING READY WITH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

- BALCONY TO WATCH THE MACY’S PARADE ROCKEFELLER CENTER

- STREET LEADING TO THE PARADE ROUTE

- ONE OF THE FAMOUS AUTOMATS DESERT AFTER DINNER?

- THE MAYFLOWER HOTEL IN THE BACKGROUND
- PENN STATION A BUSY PLACE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

- ONE WAY TO GET TO THE PARADE ROUTE

- YET ANOTHER WAY TO THE PARADE

- FAMOUS LUCHOWS FOR THOSE WHO DON’T COOK

ANOTHER REASON TO BE THANKFUL (HEY THIS IS A GUYS BLOG)
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I sure get a lot of error messages when I leave comments. Sometimes it takes me two or three times to leave a message. This is my second try. Just wanted you to know.
That last picture doesn’t quite fit this post. I know it’s a guy blog. Bwahahahahahaha.
Have a terrific Thanksgiving Glenn. Big hug.
Dawg nabbit, Sandee what error messages does it say? Hmmm ,……. if anyone else has a problem please let us know, thanks Glenn
Hi Glenn, Happy Thanksgiving. Indeed very nostalgic images. I love the Kentucky Fried Chicken and of course the last picture. David B
Hey Glenn –
Great pictures and photos again – as always, love the old NYC shots!
Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving – and thanks as always to you for your kind comments on Bonehead and Spot On!
Love the old pics. The parade is cool, but that gothic NY architecture kills me. Amazing.
Yeah, the last pic ain’t too bad either
Very nice line up of photos Glenn.
P.S….D covers her virgin eyes!!
Hope you didn’t eat too much Turkey!
~D~
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I LOVE norman rockwell… and my husband loves the chick at the end! Great blog, something for everyone!
Happy Turkey Day! Although I prefer to call it pork day since I’ve found most turkey rather tasteless…I’ll be missing out on the food this year but meh, just eat extra over there on my behalf!
Nice pictures! Want to borrow those smooth legs for a few dresses haha.
Cheers~
OH my those are wonderful pictures. Sure does bring back some memories for me. I love the Kentucky Fried chicken on the platter. Terrific
And congratulations, you have won an award for best blog. But you have to go to my blog to receive the award.
Hope you have a great day after today.
Hi Mr.Glenn, some really great classic pictures.I,too,loved the Kentucky Fried picture,and as for the picture at the end,well,good thing The Sainted Patient Wife didn’t see me checking that one out,would have whacked me upside the head with her bolo knife! Dropping my EC when they get me restored buddy,thanks!
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