All of the talk lately about ‘Occupy Wall Street,’ ‘Occupy Seattle,’ occupy where ever…’ reminds me some of the ‘Hoovervilles,’ of the early 1930s. I wasn’t around in 1930, but my parents were (born in 1911 and 1914), and they spoke often about the Great Depression. It governed how they behaved in life, they both believed in the catchy phrase ‘Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.’ I don’t want to jump into a political discussion, but it is a fact and no surprise to anyone that the economy in the U.S. is getting pretty desperate for many folks who want nothing more than to have a job and take care of themselves and their families.
When the economy was in desperate straights in the 1930s, many unemployed men lived in shacks in ‘Hoovervilles,’ around the country. 
‘Hooverville’ was the name given to shack towns (homeless encampments) as a slam against the Republican party and President Herbert Hoover, who was held responsible for the economic crises of the Great Depression. Seattle’s Hooverville, sprang up in 1931 along what was then and is now part of the Seattle waterfront, where Pier 46 is today. It was one of the longest lived Hoovervilles around the country and wasn’t bulldozed until early 1941.
This 1930 Chrysler, outhouse, and laundry on the line is a local homeowner’s whimsical display of yard art. Unfortunately, neighborhood kids have busted out the windshield, windows and headlights over the years, but he still keeps the lights on nightly. I love it!!
Amazing photo. Such an old charm coming from it.
Thanks, Ikars… charming, yes I agree!
Such a beautiful old car, and the license plate is fantastic !! Amazing picture, Madge.
I really appreciated the home owner’s effort in the unique display of yard art!
THIS is an award winning photo, Madge! Boy could I find a place to hang a photo like that one! Lovely!
Thanks, Leif… you are SO kind!
Yes Madge, this is a good one!!
It just has a certain ambiance about it, doesn’t it…
a great display of olden times!
Thanks… yes.. I agree! That homeowner should enter some kind of yard art contest… I think he’d win! :-)
Oh my goodness, I love that old car & the whole scene, actually! I love history, so this was very interesting to me! I can’t believe he still keeps the headlights on… & why would kids break the windows… that’s just awful! No respect for others property… horrible!
Excellent shot & I LOVE IT, Madge! =)
happy week
Tricia… yes, he really does keep it lit every night. When I stopped by the light on the outhouse wasn’t working, so he came out and fixed it for my photo…
PS I wrote down that saying, so I won’t forget… still goes today
I sometimes get it a bit twisted around before I recall it correctly… it is still a useful saying today.
Great old car, great picture.
Thank you, Gillian! :-)
What a charming shot! Lovely.
Thank you so much!
That’s just incredible. Many thanks to the householder and the photographer!
Thank you, John… let’s just thank the homeowner… all I did was click the shutter and upload it! ;-)
What a shame neighbourhood kids have broken the windshield and headlights! It still makes a great photo though.
Vandalism is rampant… I think kids don’t have enough to do these days…
You find the neatest things to take pictures of, I love that setting.
Thanks, Kim… I just stumble upon a lot of stuff…
Quite charming shot. More, more : )
Thank you, Barb… I’ll keep trying to deliver! ;-)
Excellent, could be in a gallery
Thanks, Regina… you are too kind!
I have to agree with Leif on this one! Great shot!
Thanks, Randy… wouldn’t you love to have seen it new?
Oh my, this is just an incredible picture!! Love all those amazing colors…
The colors were rich in the low light of waxing evening… thanks, Susan!
How fun is that!?! The colors are exceptional.
Thank you, Shanna… I think the homeowner delivered a great piece of homespun yard art!
Very creative display and great photo. I love the vibrant colors!
It is creative.. I mentioned to TexWisGirl that the homeowner should enter it in some kind of contest… it is a winner in my book!
oh wow, i love this! stupid vandals…
I agree… vandalism is sad and costly…
Lovely photo! You have such a talent!
Awww, shucks… Thanks, Niki! :-)
Gorgeous stunning image! I LOVE it! Visiting from This or That Thursday. Feel free to join in on our weekly photo challenge any time. We always have so many wonderful entries.
Thanks, Misty… I love it too! Kinda wish it was in my yard! And I did come by and enter your weekly photo challenge, thank you for the invitation!
Love the photo and the history lesson. I had no idea. I am so grateful I stopped by.
Thanks, Stephanie… sometimes we tend to forget what’s happened in the past…
I love this shot!!
Thank you, Angela… I love it too!
I very much enjoyed scrolling through your photos. might i say WOW on all of them. i chose this one to comment on because I LOVE IT! really I do. you are very talented with your photography. thanks for the invite, i am thinking about it. I don’t usually join themes or meme, mostly because i forget to do them.
Sandra… thanks, I really love this shot too! I’ve driven my school bus past this house off and on for years and finally HAD to go get a couple shots of it! Too bad I didn’t do it years ago.. when the glass was all intact! I hope you come by for the ‘Weekly Top Shot,’ meme, I’d love for you to participate.
Fantastic.
Oh Wow, that is so cool of him. Love this shot.
Wow! I love everything about this photo! Subject, colors, composition and lighting.. perfect!
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WoW … WOW … WOW it truely is SOW beautifull, different and SOW colourfull. The washing line and the longdrop. Everything in this picture speaks of such caracter. Thankyou for sharing something so beautifull.