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🦆 Vintage Long Island Duck Farm Photo 🦆 Circa 1949 – Mid-Century Poultry Farming Scene
Original vintage photograph capturing a classic Long Island duck farm scene, dating to approximately 1949 based on accompanying scrapbook context. This image shows long poultry barns stretching over water — a defining feature of the once-thriving duck farming industry that dominated Long Island agriculture in the mid-20th century.
📍 What You’re Seeing:
A wide view of duck farm structures built over water, designed for large-scale duck raising operations. These types of facilities were common across Long Island during the peak years of the duck farming industry. 📸 Photo Details
- Original black & white photograph
- Circa: 1949
- Location: Long Island, New York (attributed)
- Features duck farm barns over water
- Deckled edge border
- Handwritten number on reverse
🦆 Historical Context
Long Island was once the center of duck farming in the United States, with dozens of farms operating across the region. By the mid-20th century, this industry supplied a large portion of the nation’s duck production, making scenes like this an important part of regional agricultural history.
📚 Provenance
From the well-documented Curtis family scrapbook collection, featuring authentic mid-century photographs capturing everyday life, travel, and regional scenes.
📌 Condition
- Vintage age toning and wear
- Some spotting and surface marks visible
- Minor edge and corner wear
- Typical condition for original 1940s photograph
📦 Ships quickly and securely with protective packaging Curtis Family Scrapbook Collection | Authentic Long Island History
