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ROW HOUSES, 1938. Women and children in front of a row of low-income houses in Ambridge
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ROW HOUSES, 1938. Women and children in front of a row of low-income houses in Ambridge
ROW HOUSES, 1938.
Women and children in front of a row of low-income houses in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, July 1938
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1938 Alley Arthur Carefree Children Clothesline Cobblestone Great Depression Housing July Laundry Neighborhood New Deal Pennsylvania Playing Poverty Recreation Rothstein Row House Slum Street Scene Summer Working Class
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Row Houses, 1938: A Glimpse into the Lives of Working-Class Families". This photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Arthur Rothstein in July 1938, it depicts a row of low-income houses in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. In the foreground, women and children gather on the cobblestone street, revealing snippets of their daily lives during the Great Depression. Despite their modest circumstances, there is an air of resilience and carefreeness among these families. The children can be seen playing joyfully on the street while women attend to their chores nearby. A clothesline filled with laundry stretches across one side of the frame, symbolizing both domesticity and hardship. The dilapidated row houses stand as silent witnesses to economic struggles faced by many during this era. Yet amidst poverty and adversity, there is also a sense of community that shines through this image. Neighbors come together to support each other through tough times. Rothstein's photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how ordinary people persevered during challenging times. It reflects not only the harsh realities but also moments of simple pleasures found within working-class neighborhoods like these. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot today, let us remember those who came before us – individuals who weathered storms with strength and determination while finding solace in small joys amidst trying circumstances.
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