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Mexican quarter of Los Angeles, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mexican quarter of Los Angeles, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican quarter of Los Angeles, California. Average rental is eight dollars. Some houses have plumbing
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the Mexican quarter of Los Angeles, California during the Great Depression. The image portrays a scene of modest dwellings, where the average rental was eight dollars a month. Some houses in the frame exhibit signs of basic modern conveniences, such as plumbing, while others appear to be more rudimentary, with makeshift porches and shacks. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant image as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph offers a glimpse into the living conditions of immigrants and the working class during this economically challenging period in American history. The photograph features several houses and buildings lining the street, with laundry hanging out to dry on clotheslines. A dog rests on the porch of one house, adding a sense of domesticity to the scene. The image, titled "Mexican quarter of Los Angeles, California. Average rental is eight dollars. Some houses have plumbing," is a poignant reminder of the housing conditions that many faced during the Great Depression. This photograph, now part of the collections at the Library of Congress, is an important historical document that sheds light on the economic struggles and resilience of the American people during a time of hardship. Dorothea Lange's work continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the human condition and the power of photography to capture and preserve history.
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