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Mexican quarter of Los Angeles, one quarter mile from City Hall, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mexican quarter of Los Angeles, one quarter mile from City Hall, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican quarter of Los Angeles. One quarter mile from City Hall. Area has been condemned and will be torn down shortly to make space for the new Union Railroad station. Average rent is eight dollars
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This evocative photograph, titled "Mexican quarter of Los Angeles. One quarter mile from City Hall," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of the Mexican immigrant community in Los Angeles during the Great Depression. The area, which had been condemned and was set to be torn down shortly to make way for the new Union Railroad station, is depicted as a dilapidated and cramped settlement. Lange's composition masterfully conveys the sense of isolation and hardship that defined the lives of the residents. The houses, which appear to be little more than shacks, are haphazardly arranged along a dusty road. Children play outside, their bare feet revealing the extreme poverty that was rampant in the community. The average rent for a dwelling in this area was a meager eight dollars, a figure that was far beyond the reach of many. The photograph was taken during a time when the United States was grappling with the economic hardships of the Great Depression. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, commissioned Lange to document the living conditions of impoverished communities across America. This image, along with many others taken during this period, serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by the most vulnerable members of society during this tumultuous era. The photograph is a nitrate negative, and was later added to the collections of the Library of Congress and the Office of War Information. Dorothea Lange's work continues to be celebrated for its unflinching portrayal of the human condition, and this image, in particular, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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