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SUGAR BEET FACTORY, 1939. The Amalgamated Sugar Company along the Snake River in Malheur County
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SUGAR BEET FACTORY, 1939. The Amalgamated Sugar Company along the Snake River in Malheur County
SUGAR BEET FACTORY, 1939.
The Amalgamated Sugar Company along the Snake River in Malheur County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939
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1939 Aerial View Bridge Factory Great Depression Industry New Deal Northwest October Oregon Pollution Rural Smoke Smokestack Snake Sugar Beet
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This photograph, titled "SUGAR BEET FACTORY, 1939" transports us back to a pivotal moment in American history. Taken by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in October 1939, this aerial view captures the imposing presence of The Amalgamated Sugar Company along the Snake River in Malheur County, Oregon. As our eyes wander across the image, we are struck by the sheer scale of this industrial complex. Smoke billows from towering smokestacks, shrouding the surrounding rural landscape with an eerie haze. This visual juxtaposition serves as a poignant reminder of both progress and environmental consequences during a time marked by economic hardship - The Great Depression. Lange's lens skillfully captures not only the physical structure but also hints at its impact on society. We can almost imagine workers bustling inside these factory walls, their lives intertwined with America's ambitious New Deal initiatives that sought to alleviate poverty and unemployment through industry. The sugar beet factory stands as a symbol of hope amidst adversity; it represents jobs created and livelihoods sustained for those living in this Northwest region. However, it is impossible to ignore how pollution becomes an unintended consequence of such progress. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to reflect upon our nation's past while contemplating its relevance today. It reminds us that every chapter in history carries valuable lessons about balancing growth with sustainability - lessons we must heed as we navigate our own path forward into an uncertain future.
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