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Big Tobacco in the Big Apple

How New York City Became the Heart of the Tobacco Industry
…and Anti Smoking Activism

On the Sidewalks of New York

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Cigarette Ads on Candy Store Windows (0:10)

Chick’s Candy Store

Postcard
1938

Village Cigars

Photograph
1990s

Queens store selling toys, school supplies, and Marlboros (0:13)

Video
Alan Blum, MD
1990

New York City convenience store with Newport advertisements (0:04)

Video
Alan Blum, MD
1990

“Joe’s Candy Store” with cigarette advertisements and children (0:28)

Video
Alan Blum, MD
1990

Handy Fixture

Photograph
Old Gold
Lorillard Tobacco Co.
The Tobacco Leaf
July 12, 1958

Kool Cigarettes Sold Here

Photograph
1990s

We’re Talkin Fresh Here

Photograph
Winston
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
1990s

Savers Discount Health & Beauty Aids

Photograph
1990s

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