October 1935. A street scene in the mining town of Omar, West Virginia. 35mm negative by Ben Shahn for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
I grew up here. Almost every building you see in this picture is now gone, many before the 1960s. When the companies abandoned these towns, the people abandoned them for lack of work.
Oh, but the railroad tracks and the roads are still there.
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 9:30pm.
I thought there was a better picture. Where is it?
[Two posts up. Or you can click on the photographer's name above the photo. (Yes, I know I could just link to it right here. But give a man a fish ... ) - Dave]
