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Lumber mill which is being dismantled, Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Lumber mill which is being dismantled, Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber mill which is being dismantled. Careyville, Florida
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This evocative photograph, titled "Lumber Mill Which is Being Dismantled. Careyville, Florida," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the economic hardships of the Great Depression era in the United States. The photograph depicts a lumber mill in the process of being dismantled, with various pieces of machinery and equipment scattered around the deserted site. Sawdust covers the ground, and the once bustling industrial hub now stands as a testament to the economic recession that gripped the country during the 1930s. Lange, a prominent figure in the documentary photography movement, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). The FSA was established during the New Deal era to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression, while the OWI was created during World War II to control and coordinate all government information activities. The photograph's composition is striking, with the towering machinery and buildings in the background juxtaposed against the open sky and the barren landscape. The image conveys a sense of abandonment and loss, as well as the resilience and determination of the American people in the face of adversity. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, offering insights into the economic and industrial landscape of the United States during the 1930s. It is a reminder of the past, and a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve history.
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