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Looking down Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Looking down Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Looking down Union Avenue. Memphis, Tennessee. [John A. DuPre & Co. Cotton'; Williams Cotton Co.'; Bluff-City Cotton Co. - sellers of Consigned and F.O.B. Cotton']
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Looking down Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, 1937, captures the economic hardships of the Great Depression in the United States. This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange, showcases the desolate scene of a nearly empty street lined with abandoned buildings and closed businesses. At the heart of this once bustling commercial district, the signs of "John A. DuPre & Co. Cotton," "Williams Cotton Co.," and "Bluff-City Cotton Co." stand out in stark contrast to the surrounding emptiness. These companies, sellers of consigned and Free on Board (F.O.B.) cotton, were likely significant players in Memphis' thriving cotton industry before the economic downturn. The photograph, taken during the 1930s, was produced during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her work, including this image, is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the Great Depression on rural and urban communities alike. The photograph's haunting composition and the faded signs of the cotton companies serve as a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during this challenging time in history. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was a pioneering American photographer known for her documentary work depicting the human condition, particularly during times of social and economic upheaval. Her powerful images continue to inspire and inform our understanding of the past and the human experience.
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