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Looking down main street of a frontier... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Looking down main street of a frontier... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
California Siskiyou County, Tulelake. Looking down main street of a frontier town, still impaired. This town has no safe drinking water. [Signs: Standard Oil Products; Richfield; Casino; Coca-Cola; Federated Stores; Dry Goods; Mildreds Beauty Salon; Tulelake Electric Shop ]
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Capturing the Struggles of a Frontier Town - Tulelake, California in 1939
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph by Dorothea Lange transports us back to the heart of a frontier town in Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California during the challenging times of the Great Depression. As we look down the main street, we witness a scene that reflects both resilience and hardship. The worn-out buildings lining the street stand as testaments to an impaired community still grappling with economic difficulties. The signs adorning these structures - Standard Oil Products, Richfield, Casino, Coca-Cola - offer glimpses into daily life and commerce amidst adversity. However, this image also sheds light on another pressing issue faced by this struggling town: lack of safe drinking water. A stark reminder is presented through Lange's lens that even basic necessities were scarce for these resilient individuals striving to survive against all odds. Amidst this backdrop of struggle and scarcity, there are glimmers of hope. Mildred's Beauty Salon stands proudly among other shops like Federated Stores and Tulelake Electric Shop – symbols of perseverance and determination within a community facing immense challenges. Dorothea Lange's skillful composition captures not only the physical landscape but also conveys a sense of quietude prevailing over this once-booming frontier town. This photograph serves as an enduring testament to America's past while reminding us how far we have come in building stronger communities today.
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