In the mid 1930's, Gene Leingang's eye turned
to photography. Intent on capturing images of life in New
Orleans, he carried a camera everywhere he went. His favorite
place to take pictures was at Pontchartrain Beach. He was
there with his camera when it opened in 1939, and continually
photographed the Beach until he was called to overseas duty.
From 1942 to 1944, he photographed Paris, Berlin and other
European cities, documenting the progress of World War II.
These rare photos were recently discovered by his son in a
box of memorabilia.
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