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Remains of drug store at Fullerton, Louisiana, an abandoned lumber town, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Remains of drug store at Fullerton, Louisiana, an abandoned lumber town, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Remains of drug store at Fullerton, Louisiana, an abandoned lumber town
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This evocative photograph, titled "Remains of drug store at Fullerton, Louisiana, an abandoned lumber town," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the desolate landscape of Fullerton, a once-thriving lumber town in Louisiana that had been left to ruin during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts the dilapidated remains of a drug store, its once-pristine facade now weathered and worn, with broken windows and peeling paint. The building stands alone, a haunting reminder of the economic hardships that had forced the abandonment of this rural community. The surrounding countryside is barren and empty, with no signs of life or activity in sight. Lange, a key documentarian of the Great Depression, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, including this one, provided a powerful visual record of the human impact of the Depression and helped to raise awareness of the need for government intervention to address the crisis. This image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships and unemployment that marked the 1930s in America, and serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The ruins of the drug store at Fullerton, Louisiana, stand as a powerful symbol of the rural communities that were left behind during this period, and serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving our heritage and understanding our past.
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