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MOUNT PLEASANT, 1935. A back street in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
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MOUNT PLEASANT, 1935. A back street in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
MOUNT PLEASANT, 1935.
A back street in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Walker Evans in July 1935
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1935 County Dirt Road Evan Evans Great Depression Home July New Deal Pennsylvania Powerline Road Rural Telephone Pole Telephone Wire Walker Westmoreland Working Class Mount Pleasant
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This photograph, titled "MOUNT PLEASANT, 1935" takes us back in time to a small back street in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The image was captured by renowned American photographer Walker Evans in July of that year. As we gaze upon the scene, we are transported to an era marked by the Great Depression and the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal policies. This rural working-class neighborhood is depicted with raw authenticity, showcasing the struggles and resilience of its inhabitants. The dirt road stretches ahead, lined with modest homes that stand as symbols of hope amidst adversity. A powerline runs overhead, connecting this remote community to the outside world through telephone poles and wires—a reminder of progress even in challenging times. Evans' keen eye for detail allows us to immerse ourselves fully into this snapshot from history. Every element within the frame tells a story—the worn-out facades of buildings revealing years of hard work; laundry hanging on lines swaying gently in the breeze; children playing barefooted on dusty streets. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to both human strength and vulnerability during one of America's most trying periods. It reminds us that even amid hardship, communities like Mount Pleasant found solace and unity within their shared experiences—a timeless message captured forever by Walker Evans' lens.
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