![]() In 1643, along with a series of investors, Winthrop formed the Company of Undertakers of the Iron Works in New England, which soon after established the first ironworks in modern-day Quincy. In the mid-1600s, John Winthrop, Jr., son of Governor John Winthrop, saw the untapped need for an ironworks in the newly settled American colonies. whether loved or loathed, the buildings are undoubtedly fascinating and the collection takes viewers on journey through a landscape of the american dream.In America’s colonial infancy, all iron (for nails, weapons, tools, cookware, and horseshoes) was imported from England and costed settlers a premium for shipping. Photographed on film over four decades, margolies also published a book of his favorite images, offering a nostalgic look at the north american culture. some of the most weird and wonderful photos include an auto center masquerading as a dinosaur and a hot dog shaped eating hole.īob’s java jive, tacoma, washington (1979) up until his death in 2016, margolies captured numerous diners, gas stations, road signs and literal architecture. The staggering collection offers an extensive insight into the quirky architecture that defines the highways in the USA. Teapot dome gas station, zillah, washington (1987)Īll images by john margolies, courtesy of library of congress comprising of over 11,700 images, the library of congress has now released the entire photo series – titled ‘roadside america’ – to the public. ![]() ![]() for years, margolies documented his journeys across the country by capturing the unique, and often bizarre, buildings and sculptures that stand along the roadside. The pan american highway has long served as inspiration for films, books and artists, and none more so than for photographer john margolies. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |