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DESERTED CHURCH, 1941. Deserted church at Sterlingville, New York, near Watertown
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DESERTED CHURCH, 1941. Deserted church at Sterlingville, New York, near Watertown
DESERTED CHURCH, 1941.
Deserted church at Sterlingville, New York, near Watertown. Photographed by Jack Delano, October 1941
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1941 Abandoned Church Delano Farm Security Administration Great Depression Jack New Deal New York October Upstate Aisle Watertown
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This photograph, titled "DESERTED CHURCH, 1941" transports us back to a time of desolation and reflection. Taken by the talented photographer Jack Delano in October 1941, this image captures the essence of a forgotten era. The scene unfolds in Sterlingville, New York, near Watertown. A once vibrant church now stands abandoned amidst the vastness of an American desert. The Great Depression had left its mark on this place, as evidenced by the worn pews and empty aisles that stretch into the distance. Delano's lens skillfully captures the haunting beauty within these walls. The midday light filters through broken windows, casting ethereal shadows upon decaying interiors. Each detail tells a story: cracked plaster on weathered walls, remnants of religious symbols clinging to fading paintwork. As we gaze at this photograph from Granger Art on Demand's collection, we are reminded of both loss and resilience during challenging times. It serves as a poignant reminder of how communities were affected by economic hardship during the era of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. "DESERTED CHURCH" is not just an image frozen in time; it is also a testament to human perseverance against adversity. Let it inspire us to reflect on our own journeys and find solace in knowing that even amidst abandonment and decay, there is always hope for renewal.
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