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Remains of dry kiln shed, Fullerton, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Remains of dry kiln shed, Fullerton, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Remains of dry kiln shed. Fullerton, Louisiana. Abandoned lumber town
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This evocative photograph, titled "Remains of dry kiln shed, Fullerton, Louisiana," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the desolate landscape of an abandoned lumber town during the Great Depression. The dry kiln shed, a once-essential structure for drying and processing lumber, now lies in ruins, a testament to the economic hardships of the era. The photograph was taken in Fullerton, Louisiana, during a time when the United States was grappling with the aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929 and the subsequent economic recession. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. The scene is hauntingly empty, with the skeletal remains of the dry kiln shed standing alone against a backdrop of barren trees and a clear, blue sky. The texture of the image, with its grainy, nitrate negative, adds to the sense of decay and abandonment. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of economic downturns and the resilience of the American spirit in the face of adversity. Dorothea Lange's work during this period, including this image, is an invaluable contribution to the heritage of American photography and serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve history.
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