Shacks Collection

Shanty town, Nigeria
Shanty town. Photographed on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria

Squatter camp, Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Canada, Maritimes, Newfoundland, West Coast, Rocky Harbour, Norris Point

Canada, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg County, Blue Rocks

USA, Maine, Bailey Island, Lobster Fishermans Shack

India, Goa, Colomb and Palolem Beaches

India, Goa, Kakolem beach, also known as Tiger beach

A fish hut snack shack selling fresh seafood at Dungeness beach, Kent, England

India, Goa, Palolem Beach

Pebbles - Rye Harbour (ink & w/c on wove paper)
474063 Pebbles - Rye Harbour (ink & w/c on wove paper) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 38.1x25.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Sweden, Bohuslan, Kungshamn, red fishing shacks in the Fisketangen, old fisherman's neighborhood Date: 02-06-2019

An old house almost hidden by sunflowers, Rodney, Miss. 1940. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
An old house almost hidden by sunflowers, Rodney, Mississippi

Shacks condemned by Board of Health... Belle Glade, Fla. 1941. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
Shacks condemned by Board of Health, formerly (?) occupied by migrant workers and pickers, Belle Glade, Florida

Southern U.S... Louisiana?, ca. 1940. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
Southern U.S.... Louisiana? [Sign: Roosevelt ]

Abandoned shacks, vicinity of Beaufort, S. C. 1939. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
Abandoned shacks, vicinity of Beaufort, South Carolina

Bavarian Alps
Zbyszek Nowak

The Cliff Dwellers of New York, 1881. Creator: Mary Nimmo
The Cliff Dwellers of New York, 1881

Shacktown in Altamont district, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Shacktown in Altamont district. Note tent. Near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. [Timber house under construction]

Shack for potato pickers, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oregon, Klamath County, Merrill. Shack for potato pickers. Young woman from South Dakota lives in a tent house

One room per family in rough wooden barracks... near Grants pass, Josephine County, Oregon, 1939
Oregon, Josephine County, near Grants Pass. One room per family in rough wooden barracks on growers property. No running water in camp. Hop ranch

Potato pickers camp, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Potato pickers camp. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Golden Mount overlooking the busy canal, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT389100 Golden Mount overlooking the busy canal, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

Expulsion of the poor from a shanty town on the edge of the military zone of Gentilly (colour litho)
2818650 Expulsion of the poor from a shanty town on the edge of the military zone of Gentilly (colour litho) by French School

Studies, 1859 (bodycolour & pencil on paper)
1214169 Studies, 1859 (bodycolour & pencil on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 55.0x37.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Topsy Turvey, or, our Antipodes (coloured engraving)
2818058 Topsy Turvey, or, our Antipodes (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Topsy Turvey, or, our Antipodes)

Hill Village in the District of Bauhelepoor, 1787 (aquatint)
STC414259 Hill Village in the District of Bauhelepoor, 1787 (aquatint) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: from drawings made during his travels in India)

Nocturne Amongst the Tenements (oil on board)
1267882 Nocturne Amongst the Tenements (oil on board) by Maria, Mario de (Marius Pictor) (1852-1924); 49x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two shacks
Christian Duguay

[Encampment with shacks and laundry]. Brady album, p. 129, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
[Encampment with shacks and laundry]. Brady album, p. 129, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Labourers House - Picault Island, Aldabra Group
Picault Island, part of the Aldabra Group, part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, 1, 000 kilometres (620 miles) from Mahe Island

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Myanmar, Shan State, A house beside a tributary to Inle Lake, near Indein and Nyaung Ohak villages

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Haiti, Isla de Laganave, Aerial view of slum buildings made from corrugated steel

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A remote beach shack in Marthas Vineyard

Poor Tenements In England During The 1930 s. From The Story Of Seventy Momentous Years, Published By Odhams Press 1937

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"Exploring the World of Shacks: From Shanty Towns to Beach Huts" In Nigeria, shanty towns like those in Lagos reveal a stark reality of poverty and resilience. North Dakota's old farm sheds stand as reminders of a bygone era, echoing the state's agricultural heritage. Yorkshire's Scarborough boasts vibrant beach huts on North Bay beach, adding a splash of color to its coastal charm. Nova Scotia's Blue Rocks showcases picturesque shacks that blend seamlessly with the rugged coastal landscape. Bailey Island in Maine offers an authentic glimpse into lobster fisherman life with their traditional fishing shacks dotting the shoreline. Goa's Colomb and Palolem beaches in India are adorned with charming shacks where visitors can soak up sunsets and indulge in local delicacies. Kakolem Beach, also known as Tiger Beach, entices adventurers seeking solitude amidst nature’s beauty along Goa’s coastline. Soweto's squatter camp near Johannesburg tells stories of struggle and hope within South Africa’s urban landscape. Dungeness beach in Kent hosts snack shacks serving freshly caught seafood—a treat for food enthusiasts against a stunning backdrop. Palolem Beach in Goa captivates travelers with its serene shores lined by rustic yet cozy bamboo huts offering tranquil escapes from city life. Pebbles - Rye Harbour (ink & w/c on wove paper) captures the essence of England’s seaside retreats through delicate artwork depicting quaint fishing shacks nestled among pebbles. Sweden’s Bohuslan region reveals Kungshamn's red fishing shacks at Fisketangen—an enchanting neighborhood steeped in maritime history dating back to 02-06-2019. From humble dwellings to idyllic getaways, these diverse examples showcase how "shack culture" transcends borders, offering glimpses into unique communities and their way of life.