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Standing chimneys, Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Standing chimneys, Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Standing chimneys are a common sight in Greene County. They often stand in gullied fields indicating where a plantation house once stood. Georgia
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the haunting image of standing chimneys in Greene County, Georgia. The chimneys, remnants of once grand plantation houses, now stand alone in gullied fields, a testament to the economic hardships of the Great Depression. The image is a poignant reminder of the rural life that once existed in the American South during this period. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this scene as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). The FSA was established during the Great Depression to provide relief to farmers and rural communities, while the OWI was created during World War II to control the production and dissemination of information. The chimneys, made of brick and brickwork, are a common sight in the countryside of Greene County. They are a reminder of the heritage and history of the region, a time when plantation houses and large farming estates were a way of life. The ruined buildings, now silent and still, are a stark contrast to the bustling activity of modern agriculture. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the economic hardships of the Great Depression and the recession of the 1930s. It is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the rural way of life was in transition. The image is a reminder of the importance of preserving our history and heritage, even in the face of change and adversity.
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