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In the early 20th century, most apartment dwellers had no air conditioning. Summer in a cramped tenement meant opening every window, sleeping on fire escapes, and finding relief wherever water and shade could be found. This photograph captures how ordinary New Yorkers survived the heat.
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The sun hammers down on the brick facade. Inside, the air hangs thick and still. You move slowly, seeking the sliver of shade near the window, or climb the metal stairs to the roof with a wet sheet and a pillow, hoping for a breeze that might come at midnight.
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How do you cool down when things get uncomfortable? What would you miss most?