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Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Scenes. The City Hall - Norman French - Charles Atwood
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Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Scenes. The City Hall - Norman French - Charles Atwood
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Scenes. The City Hall - Norman French - Charles Atwood, Architect, 1874; - $400, 000; for a city of 200, 000; (Longmeadow stone?) newly important in civic life, crowded with long lines of people on Relief and applicants to see the Mayor, public health and old-age pension applicants; Democratic political meetings on one night and Republican the next; women shoppers going in to get warm; Christmas Legion Christmas parties for children. City Hall, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform. US, USA
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1874 1936 1940 Americana Architect Camera Charles Children Christmas City Civic Crowded Democratic Documentary Great Depression Hall Health Hine Holyoke Important Legion Lewis Hine Lewis W Hine Lewis Wickes Hine Lines Long Massachusetts Mayor Meetings Newly Night Norman Old Age Parties People Photographer Political Public Reform Movements Relief Republican Scenes Social Change Social Reform Stone Tool Warm Women Applicants Atwood Longmeadow Pension Shoppers
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This print captures the essence of Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts in a bygone era. The focal point is the majestic City Hall, an architectural masterpiece designed by Norman French and Charles Atwood in 1874. Valued at an impressive $400,000, this grand structure symbolizes the newfound importance of civic life in this bustling city of 200,000 residents. The image portrays a vibrant scene outside City Hall's doors; long lines of people eagerly await their turn to seek relief or apply for various public services such as health benefits and old-age pensions. The building also serves as a hub for political activity with Democratic and Republican meetings held on alternating nights. Amidst the crowd are women shoppers seeking respite from the chilly weather within its welcoming walls. Additionally, heartwarming Christmas Legion parties are hosted here annually to bring joy to children during the festive season. Photographed in 1936 by Lewis Hine, an influential American photographer known for his commitment to social reform through documentary photography, this image reflects his dedication to capturing moments that shed light on societal issues. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of America's resilience during challenging times like the Great Depression. Lewis Wickes Hine's lens immortalizes not only a physical structure but also embodies the spirit of reform movements and social change that were taking place across our nation at that time.
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