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Rural filling station becomes community center... for loafing, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Rural filling station becomes community center... for loafing, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rural filling station becomes community center and general grounds for loafing. The men in baseball suits are on a local team which will play a game nearby. The team is called the Cedargrove Team. Fourth of July, Near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, showcases a unique transformation of a rural filling station into a vibrant community center near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The image captures the essence of a lazy summer day on the Fourth of July when the local baseball team, known as the Cedargrove Team, gathers for an upcoming game. The scene is filled with laughter and camaraderie as men dressed in their baseball suits lounge around the makeshift community center. Their bib overalls and dungarees reflect the fashion trends of that era. A caucasian man can be seen holding a broom while engaging in mischief with his African American teammates. Lange's lens beautifully freezes this moment in time against the backdrop of economic depression that plagued America during this period. The photo serves as a testament to how communities found solace and unity amidst challenging times. Preserved within the Congressional Library's collection at the Library of Congress, this image offers us a glimpse into history – capturing not only an advertisement for apparel but also documenting cultural heritage. It reminds us that even during difficult times, people come together to find joy and create lasting memories.
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