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ABANDONED FARM, 1939. An farm and farmhouse in Columbia Basin, Grant County, Washington State
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ABANDONED FARM, 1939. An farm and farmhouse in Columbia Basin, Grant County, Washington State
ABANDONED FARM, 1939.
An farm and farmhouse in Columbia Basin, Grant County, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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1939 Abandoned August Dirt Dirt Road Dorothea Empty Farm Farmhouse Field Great Depression Lange New Deal Northwest Pacific Northwest Poverty Quiet Road Rural Summer
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ABANDONED FARM, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Quiet Desolation of the Great Depression
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. This photograph by Dorothea Lange takes us back to a time of immense hardship and economic struggle in America. Captured in August 1939, this image showcases an abandoned farm and farmhouse nestled within the vast Columbia Basin of Grant County, Washington State. The scene is hauntingly beautiful yet profoundly melancholic. The dilapidated farmhouse stands as a testament to shattered dreams and dashed hopes during one of the darkest periods in American history – the Great Depression. Surrounding it, we see an empty field that was once teeming with life but now lies barren under the scorching summer sun. A dirt road winds its way towards this forsaken place, symbolizing both isolation and forgotten memories. It serves as a stark reminder of how rural communities were left behind amidst widespread poverty and despair. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only physical decay but also emotional emptiness. Through her lens, we can almost hear the silence that envelops this desolate landscape – a quietude broken only by whispers carried on gentle breezes. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot from history, we are reminded of the resilience and strength that emerged from such adversity. This photograph stands as a powerful testament to human perseverance during challenging times while serving as a somber reminder never to forget those who suffered through them.
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