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Decaying antebellum plantation house in Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Decaying antebellum plantation house in Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Decaying antebellum plantation house in Greene County, Georgia. [Building dating from before the American Civil War (1861-1865)]
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This haunting photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the forlorn image of a decaying antebellum plantation house in Greene County, Georgia. The building, which dates back to before the American Civil War (1861-1865), stands as a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Abandoned and neglected, the once grand edifice now lies in ruins, its timber frame weathered and worn. The farm security administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI), two New Deal agencies, commissioned Dorothea Lange to document the effects of the Great Depression on rural America. This image, with its dilapidated buildings and desolate countryside, is a powerful testament to the economic hardships faced by farmers during this period. The plantation house, now deserted, stands in stark contrast to the lush timberlands and fertile farmlands that surround it. The image is a poignant reminder of the rural poverty that persisted in the United States during the 1930s, a time of widespread economic hardship. Dorothea Lange, a pioneer in the field of documentary photography, captured the essence of this moment in history, providing a visual record of a time and place that has since been lost to the ravages of time.
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