Pullman, portrait of a landmark community

Pullman, portrait of a landmark community

by Fred Leavitt

1981
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The photographs in this book capture the heart of an urban neighborhood, one that has been through 100 years of success and strife and still has managed to thrive, due to the determination of its residents. Primarily, the town of Pullman reflects the diverse dreams and goals of strong individuals... To the people of Pullman, the town of Pullman was their home, a place where they could be born, raise children and grow old...people could talk over the back fence, hold church dinners, argue politics, plan picnics and parties and dances. For its residents it has long been a source of pride...

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    How do Fred Leavitt’s photographs capture the duality of "success and strife" mentioned in the description, and what stories do the faces and architecture tell about the neighborhood's resilience?

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    Pullman was originally envisioned as a paternalistic company town; how do the images and themes in the book reflect the ways residents ultimately reclaimed and redefined the community for themselves?

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    The description emphasizes ordinary daily moments like talking over back fences, arguing politics, and holding church dinners. How does the book elevate these everyday interactions into something historically significant?

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