CALIFORNIA: BODIE, 1962. The Bodie Schoolhouse in the ghost town of Bodie, California
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CALIFORNIA: BODIE, 1962. The Bodie Schoolhouse in the ghost town of Bodie, California
CALIFORNIA: BODIE, 1962.
The Bodie Schoolhouse in the ghost town of Bodie, California, which became a California state park in 1962. Photograph by Ronald Partridge, July 1962
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Media ID 13638027
1962 Abandoned Bodie California Dirt Road Ghost Town July Park Partridge Ronald Ruin Ruins Rural School Schoolhouse State Park
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This print takes us back to the year 1962, capturing a hauntingly beautiful scene in Bodie, California. The focal point of the image is the Bodie Schoolhouse, standing tall amidst the desolate landscape of this once-thriving ghost town. Abandoned and left to decay, it serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era. The schoolhouse's weathered exterior tells tales of countless students who once filled its classrooms with laughter and learning. Now surrounded by nothing but dirt roads and ruins, it stands as a testament to the passage of time and the impermanence of human existence. In July 1962, Ronald Partridge skillfully captured this moment frozen in history. His lens expertly framed the schoolhouse against an expansive backdrop that stretches far into rural California's horizon. This photograph perfectly encapsulates both the beauty and melancholy that permeate ghost towns like Bodie. It is worth noting that this iconic location became a California state park later that same year - preserving its historical significance for generations to come. The Granger Collection has immortalized this powerful image through their art on demand service, allowing viewers to appreciate not only Partridge's talent but also reflect upon America's architectural heritage. As we gaze at this print from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back in time; our minds wander through dusty corridors where knowledge was once imparted within these now-abandoned walls.
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