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PITTSBURGH SLUM, 1938. Housing in the slum section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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PITTSBURGH SLUM, 1938. Housing in the slum section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH SLUM, 1938.
Housing in the slum section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein in July, 1938
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1938 Arthur Baby Children Farm Security Administration Great Depression Housing Neighborhood New Deal Pittsburgh Poverty Slum Street Scene Window Working Class
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This powerful photograph captures the stark reality of life in a Pittsburgh slum during the Great Depression. Taken by Arthur Rothstein in July 1938, it depicts a dilapidated housing complex that housed families struggling to make ends meet. The image showcases the harsh living conditions faced by working-class residents at that time. The worn-out exterior of the building stands as a testament to their daily struggles and hardships. Through its broken windows, we catch glimpses of children playing on the street, reminding us that even amidst poverty, life goes on. Rothstein's lens not only documents physical decay but also sheds light on social issues prevalent during this era. The photograph serves as a reminder of how economic downturns can disproportionately affect certain communities, trapping them in cycles of poverty. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives, Rothstein was employed by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to capture images like these which aimed to raise awareness about social inequality and advocate for change. Decades later, this poignant image continues to resonate with viewers who are confronted with questions about urban development, income disparities, and societal progress. It serves as an important historical artifact that reminds us never to forget those who have been left behind in our collective pursuit for prosperity and equality.
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