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POST OFFICE, 1936. Men standing in front of a Post Office on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
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POST OFFICE, 1936. Men standing in front of a Post Office on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
POST OFFICE, 1936.
Men standing in front of a Post Office on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936
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1936 Dorothea Downtown Great Depression June Lange Lower East Side New Deal Post Office Sign Smoking Storefront Us Postal Service Veteran Working Class
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This photograph, titled "POST OFFICE, 1936" transports us back to the bustling streets of Lower East Side Manhattan during a pivotal moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1936, this image captures a group of men standing proudly in front of a post office. The scene exudes an air of resilience and determination as these working-class individuals navigate their daily lives amidst the Great Depression. The worn storefront sign serves as a reminder that even during challenging times, essential services like the United States Postal Service continued to function as lifelines for communities. Lange's composition skillfully frames the men against the backdrop of an early downtown cityscape. Their presence evokes curiosity about their stories - perhaps they are veterans seeking employment or hardworking citizens making ends meet. As smoke swirls from one man's cigarette, we can almost imagine snippets of conversation floating through the air - discussions about current events or personal struggles. This snapshot freezes a fleeting moment in time when ordinary people found solace and connection within their local post office. "POST OFFICE, 1936" is not just a photograph; it is an emblematic representation of American resilience during one of its most challenging eras. It stands as a testament to Dorothea Lange's ability to capture raw emotion and tell powerful stories through her lens.
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