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NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, c1885. Family of homesteaders, photographed outside of their sod house with a windmill on the roof of the adjoining building in Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, c1885
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NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, c1885. Family of homesteaders, photographed outside of their sod house with a windmill on the roof of the adjoining building in Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, c1885
NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, c1885.
Family of homesteaders, photographed outside of their sod house with a windmill on the roof of the adjoining building in Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, c1885
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Media ID 6181928
1885 Adolescent Brother Butcher Child Custer County Daughter Devore Family Farm Farmer Father Great Plains Homesteader Husband Mill Mother Nebraska Pioneer Prairie Rural Sargent Settler Sister Solomon Tee Nager Toddler Westward Expansion Wife Wind Mill Young
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken by Solomon D. Butcher in 1885, transports us back to the pioneering era of Nebraska. The image showcases a resilient family of homesteaders standing proudly outside their modest sod house, located in Custer County. A windmill perched atop the adjoining building serves as a testament to their resourcefulness and determination in harnessing the power of the prairie winds. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness multiple generations coming together on the vast American frontier. The husband and wife stand side by side, embodying strength and unity as they navigate the challenges of rural life. Their children surround them - an adolescent daughter with her younger sister close by, while a toddler clings onto his mother's leg. The young son stands beside his father, eager to learn from him as he grows into manhood. The sepia tones add depth to this historic scene, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time when families relied on each other and nature's gifts for survival. It is through photographs like these that we can appreciate the sacrifices made by those who paved the way for westward expansion. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Granger Art on Demand, let us remember the spirit of these settlers who transformed barren lands into thriving farms and communities. Their legacy lives on today in Nebraska's rich history and enduring pioneer spirit.
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