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Possibly: Many of those dependent on the mill have turned... Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Possibly: Many of those dependent on the mill have turned... Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho. Many of those dependent on the mill have turned to small stump farming and many have been forced on relief. In this town the Humbird Lumber Company shut down in 1930]
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Possibly: Many of those dependent on the mill have turned to small stump farming and many have been forced on relief. In this poignant photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho in 1939, we witness the devastating impact of the Great Depression on a once-thriving community. The image captures a sense of desolation as abandoned clapboard houses line the street, their weathered exteriors bearing witness to years of economic hardship. The closure of Humbird Lumber Company in 1930 left countless families without a source of income, pushing them towards small-scale stump farming as a means of survival. As we gaze upon this still image frozen in time, it becomes evident that hope has faded from these streets. Doors stand closed and windows remain shuttered, symbolizing shattered dreams and dashed aspirations. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only physical poverty but also the emotional toll inflicted by economic recession. Each dilapidated house seems to tell its own story; stories filled with struggle, resilience, and an unwavering spirit amidst adversity. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that behind every statistic lies real people facing unimaginable challenges. It is through Lange's masterful composition that we are transported back to this era – an era marked by loss and despair but also one where communities found strength within themselves to persevere against all odds. As viewers today, we must reflect upon our shared history captured within this frame and strive for empathy towards those who continue to face similar hardships around us.
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