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PETRIFIED FOREST: TOURISM. A tourist buying a piece of petrified wood near the
PETRIFIED FOREST: TOURISM.
A tourist buying a piece of petrified wood near the Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939
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1939 Arizona August Cigar Fossil Russell Southwest Souvenir Tourism Tourist Wood Petrified Petrified Forest National Park
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In this photograph captured by Russell Lee in August 1939, we are transported back in time to witness the allure of Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. The image showcases a tourist eagerly purchasing a piece of petrified wood, highlighting the thriving tourism industry surrounding this natural wonder. The scene is set against the backdrop of an early American Southwest landscape, with men and women dressed in their finest attire exploring the park's treasures. A young girl wearing a hat stands beside the visitor center, her curiosity evident as she observes the transaction taking place. The photo captures not only the commercial aspect of tourism but also serves as a testament to human fascination with nature's wonders. The presence of a cigar-smoking man adds an air of sophistication and leisure to this snapshot from yesteryears. Petrified wood, transformed over millions of years into stone while retaining its original organic structure, has become one of Arizona's most sought-after souvenirs. This timeless image reminds us that even decades ago, people were drawn to these ancient fossils as tangible connections to Earth's history. Preserved by Library of Congress and made available through Granger Art on Demand, this remarkable print transports us back in time and invites us to ponder our own connection with nature and our insatiable desire for exploration.
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