Building, Hale County, Alabama
William Christenberry
American, 1936–2016
Details
Title
Building, Hale County, Alabama
Artist/Maker
William Christenberry (American, 1936–2016)
Date
1967–2000, printed 2001
Medium
Dye coupler print
Dimensions
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Credit
Purchase with funds from Photo Forum
Accession #
2001.20.16
Location
Currently not on view
This series of a building in Greensboro stands out among Christenberry’s work due to its clear depiction of time’s cyclical nature. The character of the structure changes so completely from general store to juke joint over the years that it is at first difficult to recognize that the photographs document the same building. With each new name, fresh coat of paint, and architectural modification, the building reflects the surrounding community’s changing economics, culture, and politics through times of decline and rebirth.
Image Copyright
© (c) William Christenberry