This photo is from the Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Photograph Collection in the Library of Congress. The subject of the image is a series of tourist cabins along a highway in the region south of Bardstown, Kentucky, shaped in the likeness of tepees.

This image was shot by Marion Wolcott as part of the F.S.A. effort in the late thirties. Because Marion Wolcott was an agent of the United States government, this image is assumed to be in the pubic domain.

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1. Melinda
   03.21.10

   This black and white photograph looks like a classic roadside tourist trap. There are several tee-pees (or wigwams) lined up in a row. In front of the wigwams are three old-fashioned gas pumps with a large neon sign over them. The sign reads “Eat and sleep in a Wigwam” and has a small AAA sign coming out from it. Beneath that is another sign that reads “Standard Oil Products.” Behind the gas pumps is a small Coca-Cola sign standing on the ground. There is another small sign on the ground, in front of the pumps, but I can’t see what it says. A man is walking between the gas pumps and the wigwams. He appears to be getting ready to turn into the first wigwam. The wigwams all have what appears to be crude, homemade chairs for people to sit on. One interesting feature on the wigwams are that the windows are diamond-shaped. Light is reflecting off the wigwams, so they appear to be made of metal or maybe fiberglass. Even though it is a black and white photo, you can tell the sky is blue, with white, puffy clouds floating by. Several dark-colored cars are parked in the background and you can see a couple houses in the distance.

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2. Staus
   03.27.10

   The picture is about the subject of the image , which is a series of tourist cabins along a highway in the region south of Bardstown, Kentucky, shaped in the likeness of tepees shaped. This picture is taken from This photo is from the Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Photograph Collection in the Library of Congress. This is near a highway were the Fuel station is located. This image is taken shot by Marion Wolcott as part of the F.S.A. effort in the late thirties. Because Marion Wolcott was an agent of the United States government, this image is assumed to be in the pubic domain. When will only the small tent made will have the feel of the picnic place where we are going to stay . When the place is so peaceful we will be more happy, since privacy is there. When a research study is made we have to go to the place were no hazards will come and affect some one. We can come to know how the place will be there were they produce fuel. It look like the place were no one can be heard even if we need any help. In case of thinking about the safety of the economy this place is better choice.

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