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Roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas
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In this evocative photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in 1937, a roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas, stands as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the American spirit during the Great Depression. The image captures a moment in time when the automobile had become an essential means of transportation and commerce, even in the most rural areas. The filling station, with its red and white Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper signs, offers a refreshing respite for weary travelers on the open road. The garage doors are open, inviting passersby to fill up their tanks with gasoline, while the adjacent roadside stand beckons with the promise of sandwiches and other sustenance. The worn wooden sign above the stand proudly displays the logo of AC Cars, Ltd., a local automobile company, and the words "Sandwiches, Soft Drinks, and Gasoline." The scene is a microcosm of the economic changes taking place in America during the 1930s. The New Deal programs, including the Farm Security Administration (FSA), were providing relief to farmers and rural communities, and the Office of War Information (OWI) was promoting the idea of "buying local" to help stimulate the economy. The image also reflects the growing influence of the automobile industry, which was transforming the way Americans traveled and shopped. Lange's photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the simple pleasures of a roadside sandwich and a fill-up of gasoline could provide a moment of relief and sustenance during the hardships of the Great Depression. The image is a valuable historical document, capturing a moment in time that speaks to the enduring spirit of innovation, resourcefulness, and community that has defined America throughout its history.
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