You know the Dinah Washington classic, “What a Difference a Day Makes”? Let me tell ya; 24 short little hours don’t hold a candle to 75 years, as shown by these 14 pictures (courtesy of History Colorado) taken in Colorado in 1941:

1. "Carlton Tunnel / 8 at portal."
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Captured in Teller County.
2. "CMA London Commisary."
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Captured near Alma.
3. "London Mine, women workers."
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Captured near Alma.
4. "Denver Ordnance Plant, TNT storage house."
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5. "EPCD senators on man train."
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Captured in Larimer County.
6."Hoist and operator, Nederland."
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7. "Portrait of girls."
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Captured in Denver.

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8. "Wolhurst Club."
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Location unknown.
9. "National Biscuit Company."
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Location unknown.
10.)"Young Boy Standing on Porch Steps."
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Captured in Denver.
11. "Katherine Buckwalter."
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Captured near Denver.
12. "Denver Ordnance Plant, parked cars."
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13. "Colorado Mining Association."
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Captured in Denver.
14. "Metal committee, Silverton, Colo."
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A special thank you to our friends at History Colorado for allowing us to share these amazing pictures! Did you live in Colorado 75 years ago? Please share your stories in the comments.

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