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The main street, Fayetteville Street, of Siler City, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The main street, Fayetteville Street, of Siler City, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The main street, Fayetteville Street, of Siler City, North Carolina. Contrast with picture of same scene taken twenty five years ago. [The Chatham Bank on the right]
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The Main Street of Siler City - A Glimpse into 1930s America
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. This photo print, captured by the talented Dorothea Lange in 1939, takes us back to a defining era in American history. The image showcases Fayetteville Street, the bustling main street of Siler City, North Carolina. As we contrast this scene with a picture taken twenty-five years prior, we witness the evolution of this vibrant southern town. In the foreground stands the iconic Chatham Bank building on the right side of Fayetteville Street. Its presence symbolizes economic stability amidst challenging times - a testament to resilience during the Great Depression. The sight of automobiles parked along the road transports us to an era when cars were becoming more accessible and revolutionizing transportation. The diverse crowd depicted in this photograph reflects both African Americans and Caucasians going about their daily lives. It serves as a reminder that even during difficult periods like the Great Depression, people from different backgrounds came together to support one another. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only buildings but also stories - tales of struggle and determination etched onto every face present on Fayetteville Street that day. This powerful image is part of Lange's remarkable body of work for Farm Security Administration (FSA), documenting life across America during these trying times. As we gaze upon this heritage art piece preserved by Library of Congress' Congressional Library collection, it allows us to reflect on our past while appreciating how far we have come as a nation.
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