These amazing black and white photos of Michigan were taken by photographer John Vachon in July 1940.
Migrant fruit worker from Arkansas walking by the post office, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
In front of post office, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Buyer examining cherries in fruit market, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Visitor at fruit market, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Farmer at produce market, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Chemical laboratory at House of David, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Farmers at produce market, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Bakery shop at House of David, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Farmers at produce market, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Gas station, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Cafe, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Visitors at fruit market. Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Mechanic at the House of David religious community. Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Inspecting crates of cherries at fruit market. Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Fruit market. Benton Harbor, Michigan. Growers pay ten cents to drive truck through the market. If produce is not sold at the end of the line it must enter through the gate again. |
Activity at fruit and produce market. Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Baker at House of David. Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Brick house on main street of Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Open fruit market. Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Inspecting crate of cherries at fruit market. Benton Harbor, Michigan |
You'll note the photos of "Marlene Dietrich" and "Joyce Matthews" are different poses of the same woman - quite certain that's not Marlene Dietrich!
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