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Small portable sawmill, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Small portable sawmill, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small portable sawmill, very typical of the sawmills which are cutting small pine and hardwood growth of the area. Note mill and boiler, sawdust pile, stacks of slabs (or outsiders) located in fringe of trees between the highway and a corn field. Near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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This photograph by Dorothea Lange transports us back to the rural landscapes of Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1939. The image showcases a small portable sawmill, which stands as a symbol of the region's thriving timber industry during that era. In this snapshot, we witness the typicality of such mills that were responsible for cutting down small pine and hardwood growth found in abundance throughout the area. Lange's keen eye captures every detail with precision; from the mill itself to the boiler nearby, stacks of slabs or outsiders located on the fringe between a cornfield and highway. The composition highlights how these sawmills seamlessly blended into their surroundings within nature's embrace. The context surrounding this photograph is equally significant. It was taken during America's Great Depression, when poverty and economic recession plagued many parts of the country. Lange's work for Farm Security Administration (FSA) aimed to document these hardships while also showcasing regionalism and rural life across America. Through her lens, Lange immortalizes not only an industrial scene but also sheds light on societal struggles faced by those living in impoverished areas like Chapel Hill at that time. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our nation's history while honoring Dorothea Lange’s legacy as one of America’s most influential photographers.
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