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The one-and-a-half story part of this house was built fifty... Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The one-and-a-half story part of this house was built fifty... Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The one-and-a-half story part of this house was built fifty to sixty years ago. The two-story part was built in 1900. Farm is owned by a woman whose husband died seventeen years ago. Person County, North Carolina
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This photograph by Dorothea Lange takes us back to Person County, North Carolina in 1939. The image showcases a humble house with an intriguing history. The one-and-a-half story section of the house was constructed half a century ago, while the two-story part dates back to 1900. It stands as a testament to the passage of time and the evolution of architectural styles. The farm on which this house sits belonged to a resilient woman who tragically lost her husband seventeen years prior. Despite facing adversity, she has managed to maintain ownership of her land and home, embodying strength and determination. Lange's lens captures not only the physical structure but also the surrounding countryside, emphasizing its rural charm. The porch serves as an inviting entrance into this slice of Americana, where laundry hangs gently in the breeze—a symbol of everyday life amidst economic hardship during the Great Depression. Through this poignant image, Lange transports us to a different era—where regionalism and rustic simplicity were integral parts of Southern heritage. As we gaze upon this still image frozen in time, we are reminded of both resilience and poverty that coexisted during those challenging times. Dorothea Lange's work for Farm Security Administration (FSA) remains iconic today for its ability to capture raw emotions within ordinary scenes like this one. Her photography continues to be cherished as it documents American history with unparalleled depth and compassion.
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