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Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. Birmingham, Alabama
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This photograph, titled "Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, Birmingham, Alabama" and captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, offers a glimpse into the industrial heart of the American South during the Great Depression. The image, now held in the Library of Congress, documents the exterior of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company in Birmingham, Alabama. The towering chimneys of the factory dominate the scene, belching out smoke against the gray sky, a symbol of the relentless industry that fueled the region's economy. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image during her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photograph is a poignant reminder of the era's economic struggles, with the looming industrial landscape standing in stark contrast to the hardships faced by many Americans during the Great Depression. The Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, now a National Historic Landmark, was a significant player in the iron and steel industry. Its continued operation during this period underscores the resilience and adaptability of American industry, even in the face of economic adversity. This photograph, with its haunting beauty and historical significance, serves as an enduring testament to the industrial heritage of the United States and the transformative power of photography in capturing a moment in time.
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