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Utah coal town housing, Consumers near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Utah coal town housing, Consumers near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Utah coal town housing. Consumers, near Price, Utah. Mines owned and controlled by absentee capital in the East
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This powerful photograph captures the stark reality of life in a Utah coal town during the Great Depression. The image, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, shows rows of modest housing for coal miners and their families near Price, Utah. These homes were owned and controlled by absentee capital from the East, highlighting the economic disparities that plagued American society at the time.
Lange's lens focuses on the harsh living conditions faced by these hardworking individuals in the coal mining industry. The snowy landscape surrounding the houses serves as a reminder of both nature's beauty and its unforgiving coldness, mirroring the struggles faced by those trying to make ends meet during this tumultuous period.
As we gaze upon this snapshot of history frozen in time, we are transported back to an era marked by economic recession and widespread hardship. Lange's keen eye for detail captures not only physical structures but also emotional narratives, allowing us to empathize with those who lived through such challenging times.
This print is a poignant reminder of our country's industrial past and serves as a testament to the resilience of everyday Americans who persevered through adversity. It stands as a tribute to Dorothea Lange's legacy as a documentarian of social issues and continues to resonate with viewers today.
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