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Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers. Imperial Valley, California

#Mexican #ImperialValley #California #ImperialValleys #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769804/

The image depicts a rural scene with an earthen bank serving as the foreground, leading up to what appears to be temporary housing. There are two large trees on either side of this path which provides some shade and perhaps protection from wind for whoever lives in these structures.

In the middle ground stands a small wooden shack with its front wall exposed, suggesting it might have been damaged or collapsed at one point. Clothes hang above on lines strung between poles to dry against what seems like an open sky, indicating daily domestic activities amidst less-than-ideal living conditions.

The background is dominated by more barren land extending into the distance under a clear sky with no visible vegetation close up, which might suggest arid or semi-arid climate typical of Imperial Valley region in California. The absence of any modern infrastructure such as roads, electricity poles etc., implies that this place may be far from urban centers.

The overall black and white tone adds an element of timelessness to the scene but also heightens its starkness given what appears to be modest living conditions with simple structures made possibly out of wood or similar materials. The image captures a moment in history, providing insight into how workers' housing was treated during certain periods for non-locals working on agricultural fields like those found primarily within Imperial Valley's farming landscape.

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

A street in Brawley, Imperial Valley

The alt text for this image reads: "A black and white photograph depicting a rural scene with dilapidated structures, including wooden buildings with gabled roofs and weathered textures. A wire fence partially obstructs the view of one building, while another is visible in the background under an overcast sky. The ground appears dry and barren, suggesting arid conditions typical of Imperial Valley's Brawley area."

#Brawley #ImperialValley #ImperialValleys

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