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Typical prairie sodhouse, Wichita County, Kansas, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
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Typical prairie sodhouse, Wichita County, Kansas, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
PNP246249 Typical prairie sodhouse, Wichita County, Kansas, c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23362254
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Basic Frontier Homestead Immigrant Midwest Migrant Migrants Migration Old West Pioneer Pioneers Settler Settlers Western Wild West Sod House
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This photograph captures a slice of history in the heartland of America. Taken around 1880 by an anonymous American photographer, it showcases a typical prairie sodhouse in Wichita County, Kansas. The image is part of a private collection now held by Peter Newark American Pictures. The sodhouse stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of early pioneers who settled in this wild and untamed frontier. Its humble structure reflects the basic living conditions that these brave settlers endured as they built their new lives on North American soil. In this scene, we see a horse-drawn cart parked outside the sodhouse, symbolizing the essential role that horses played in everyday life during this era. The presence of livestock further emphasizes the self-sufficiency required for survival in such remote areas. This photograph offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten – an era when migrants from all walks of life ventured westward seeking opportunities and freedom. It serves as a reminder of our collective past and pays homage to those who paved the way for future generations. Through its powerful composition and timeless quality, this image transports us back to an iconic chapter in American history – one defined by courage, perseverance, and hope for brighter tomorrows amidst challenging circumstances.
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