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An abandoned lumber town, Fullerton, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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An abandoned lumber town, Fullerton, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fullerton, Louisiana. An abandoned lumber town
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This evocative photograph, titled "Fullerton, Louisiana. An abandoned lumber town," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a haunting glimpse into the past, depicting a once-thriving lumber community that has been deserted and left to decay. The scene is set in the heart of Louisiana, United States, during the Great Depression era. The abandoned buildings, including the lumber mill and lumberyard, stand as silent testaments to the economic hardships that gripped the country during this period. The mill office, with its peeling paint and broken windows, exudes a sense of sadness and abandonment. The sawmill, with its rusted machinery and overgrown foliage, appears to have been frozen in time. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that documented the effects of the Great Depression on rural America. The image was later distributed by the Office of War Information (OWI), which used it to raise awareness about the economic plight of rural communities during the Depression. Lange's masterful use of light and shadow creates a stark contrast between the decaying structures and the lush greenery that surrounds them. The image invites viewers to reflect on the transience of human endeavors and the inexorable passage of time. The abandoned town of Fullerton serves as a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people in the face of adversity.
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