Posted in Nashville
November 29, 2016
11 Rare Photos Taken In Nashville During The Great Depression
These photos of Nashville during the Great Depression are both haunting and humbling. These were strong folks, fighting for the everyday, giving an infusion of hope into the daunting economic downfall of the country. These shots are from Ben Hahn, and date back to 1935.
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Waiting for work, for a break, for a chance for something new.
The difficult time period made it wildly necessary for a happiness to become a choice - not a privilege.
For food, for work, for everything.
It's humbling, to think of the hardship and difficulty of the period.
These photos are of our ancestors - wouldn't it be neat to recognize someone?
Come one, come all!
Forever working hard and fighting for a better life.
Singing songs of worship and hope.
What strong people they were. What endurance and strength.
September, 1935.
A bit of dirt and grime - not quite like today.
Such a humbling thing, don’t you think? Check out some more historic shots of Tennessee.
