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Small privately owned mill in the woods... Mission Creek, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Small privately owned mill in the woods... Mission Creek, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small privately owned mill in the woods, recently discontinued. All the large mills in this area have cut out. Mission Creek, Boundary County, Idaho
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This photograph, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to a small privately owned mill nestled deep within the enchanting woods of Mission Creek, Boundary County, Idaho. The image portrays a scene frozen in time - a relic of an era long gone. The once bustling lumberyard now stands silent and abandoned, its operations recently discontinued. In this remote corner of America during the Great Depression, economic hardships took their toll on the region's large mills which gradually vanished from the landscape. This lone survivor serves as a poignant reminder of an industry that has all but disappeared. Lange's expert composition draws our attention to the mill pond situated adjacent to the weathered structure. Its calm surface mirrors not only the surrounding trees but also reflects upon a turbulent period in American history marked by recession and hardship. The rustic charm exuded by this rural setting evokes nostalgia for simpler times when life revolved around hard work and self-sufficiency. As we gaze upon this still image preserved through Lange's lens, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how regionalism shaped communities during this pivotal moment in history. Through her lens, Lange captures not just a physical location but also conveys emotions tied to resilience and perseverance amidst adversity. This remarkable piece of heritage art is housed within the Congressional Library's collection at the Library of Congress – an invaluable testament to both Lange's artistic prowess and her commitment to documenting America's social fabric during one of its most challenging periods.
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