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U.S. 101 near San Juan Bautista, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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U.S. 101 near San Juan Bautista, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
U.S. 101 near San Juan Bautista, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "U.S. 101 near San Juan Bautista, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the late 1930s. The image, held in the Library of Congress, documents a section of U.S. Route 101 during a heavy rainstorm. The road, once a vital artery for communication and commerce, is now transformed into a river, submerging telegraph poles and flooding the landscape. During this period, the United States was grappling with the Great Depression, an economic downturn that left many Americans struggling. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, commissioned Lange and other photographers to document the effects of the Depression on rural communities. This photograph, taken for the FSA, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of the era. Lange's image also serves as a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature. The torrential rain, a common occurrence in California, has rendered the road impassable, isolating the community and disrupting communication lines. The telegraph poles, once essential for transmitting information, now stand helplessly in the water. The photograph, captured on nitrate film, is a testament to Lange's mastery of photography. The contrast between the dark rain-soaked landscape and the stark white telegraph poles adds depth and texture to the image. The photograph, with its raw and unfiltered depiction of the environment, speaks to the resilience of the American spirit and the enduring power of nature.
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