Cache Of Historic Newspapers Unveils The Mysteries Of Old New Orleans

It typically takes a lifetime to build an admirable collection, years spent scouring flea markets, garage sales, and auction houses for each new addition. But for Joseph Makkos, his prized collection appeared all at once - in the form of a Craigslist ad offering thousands of historic New Orleans newspapers. For free.
Makkos' collection offers an amazingly detailed view of the city's storied past: Its politics, food, sporting events, local businesses, architecture, tragedies, and celebrations.