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Inspector making notes in rear yard of vacant tenement, 1937 (b/w photo)
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Inspector making notes in rear yard of vacant tenement, 1937 (b/w photo)
8679865 Inspector making notes in rear yard of vacant tenement, 1937 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); New York Public Library, USA
Media ID 38091760
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Destitution Exterior Facade External View Building Faќade Outdoor Setting Outside Facade Penury Poors Precariousness Shanty Town Slum Slum Area Slum Dwellings Slumland Windows Writing Action 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 America Continent Etats Unis Etats Unis Usa United States External View Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking print captures an inspector diligently making notes in the rear yard of a vacant tenement building in 1937. The stark image portrays the harsh reality of urban poverty during the Great Depression era, with dilapidated slum dwellings looming in the background.
The inspector's focused expression hints at the gravity of his task as he documents the living conditions of those who once called this desolate place home. The barren yard serves as a haunting reminder of the struggles faced by many Americans during this tumultuous time.
The composition of the photograph is both poignant and thought-provoking, drawing viewers into a moment frozen in time. The textures and shadows captured by the unknown photographer add depth to the scene, emphasizing the sense of neglect and decay that permeates through every corner of this forgotten neighborhood.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to address issues of poverty and inequality that continue to plague society today. This image serves as a powerful testament to resilience in adversity, urging us to reflect on how far we have come while acknowledging how much further we still have to go.
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