It’s amazing to look back in time and see how far we’ve come as a nation and as a state. The following 17 photos showcase what life was like in Louisiana during the Great Depression, offering us a rare glimpse back in time. They are truly special to see:
- Rice farmer drinking in the fields, Crowley
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- Chapel near Donaldsonville
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- Black bear Street scene, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Unloading oysters from packet boat arriving at New Orleans
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- Privy, Olga
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- Son of a successful rehabilitation client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
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- Interior of general store, Pilottown
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- Front of saloon, Raceland
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- Traveling evangelists between Lafayette and Scott, Louisiana.
photogrammar.yale.edu They have spent 25 years on the road preaching the gospel, sharpening knives to meet expenses
- Parade of the balloons, National Rice Festival, Crowley
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- Unloading lumber from packet boat El Rito, Pilottown
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- Pigeon cote on plantation barn near New Orleans
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- Shoemaker in his shop. Kenner
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- Cutting sugarcane in field near Lafayette
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- Belle Grove Plantation built in 1858
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- Levee workers, Plaquemines Parish
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- Old fire engine used in Saint Martinville
photogrammar.yale.edu This was the kind of fire engine they used in the 1850s.
What did you think of these photos? Do you or any of your family members have any photos of Louisiana during the Great Depression? Share your thoughts and any photos you may have with us in the comments below!
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They have spent 25 years on the road preaching the gospel, sharpening knives to meet expenses
This was the kind of fire engine they used in the 1850s.
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