Untitled (construction of town plaza) c. 1950

Editor: Here we have Jack Gould's "Untitled (construction of town plaza)" from the Harvard Art Museums. It's a stark black and white photograph, and the scene is dominated by construction. What can you tell me about the social context? Curator: This photograph captures a moment of urban transformation, likely part of a larger urban renewal project. Who benefits from such projects, and who is displaced? Notice the church in the background; how might established institutions respond to these changes? Editor: That's a really interesting perspective. It makes me think about the different layers of history that exist in a city. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. Considering the politics embedded within city planning illuminates the image in a new way.