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FARMHOUSE, 1940. An abandoned farmhouse in Ward County, North Dakota. Photograph by John Vachon
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FARMHOUSE, 1940. An abandoned farmhouse in Ward County, North Dakota. Photograph by John Vachon
FARMHOUSE, 1940.
An abandoned farmhouse in Ward County, North Dakota. Photograph by John Vachon, 1940
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1940 Abandoned Cloud Drought Dust Bowl Empty Farm Security Administration Farmhouse Field Great Depression Great Plains New Deal Prairie Quiet Rural Scenic View Shack Territory Vacant Vachon
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FARMHOUSE, 1940
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captures the haunting beauty of an abandoned farmhouse in Ward County, North Dakota. This evocative photograph by John Vachon transports us back to a time when the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl ravaged America's heartland. In this desolate landscape, we see a weathered house standing alone amidst vast fields. The cloud-filled sky overhead hints at the uncertainty and hardships faced by those who once called this place home. The image is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of drought and economic collapse on rural communities during that era. Vachon's composition skillfully portrays both emptiness and resilience. The dilapidated farmhouse stands as a testament to human perseverance in the face of adversity. Its worn exterior tells stories of struggle and survival, while its vacant windows offer glimpses into lives left behind. This photograph was taken under the Farm Security Administration (FSA) program initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies. Through his lens, Vachon captured not only a quiet prairie scene but also shed light on social issues affecting middle America during that time. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to an era long gone but not forgotten—a moment frozen in time that serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history and collective resilience in times of hardship.
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