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Point oyster houses, Biloxi, Miss. c1906. Creator: Unknown
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Point oyster houses, Biloxi, Miss. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Point oyster houses, Biloxi, Miss. c1906
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8 X 10 In Basket Dock Docks Dry Plate Negative Fishing Industry Local Industry Perspective Track Tracks View To Land Wharf Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This photograph, taken around 1906, showcases the Point Oyster Houses in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA. The image, created by an unknown photographer, offers a glimpse into the bustling local industry of the early 1900s. The scene is set at the water's edge, where a group of men and women are busy sorting and loading oysters onto baskets, ready for transportation. The oyster houses, with their distinctive chimneys and tracks leading to the docks, stand proudly in the background. The photograph, which measures 8 x 10 inches, was likely taken using a dry plate or glass negative process. The image's high contrast and sharp detail reveal the dedication and skill of the photographer, Edwin H. Husher or William A. Livingstone, who captured this moment in history. The Point Oyster Houses were an essential part of Biloxi's economy, contributing significantly to the fishing industry. The image provides a unique perspective of the daily life and work of the people involved in this local industry. The tracks leading to the wharf indicate the connection to larger transportation networks, allowing the oysters to be distributed beyond the region. This photograph, now held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the rich heritage of Biloxi and the United States' coastal communities. It invites us to reflect on the past and the role that local industries played in shaping the country's history.
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