Winfield Park
A documentary photography project on Winfield Park, New Jersey. Photos and text by Caitlyn Bierman.
5.12.2012
4.18.2012
Final Edit
Winfield Park was built in 1941 under the Lanham Act to
house WW II defense workers. Over the years, the town has acted like a large
extended family more than just a standard township. Civic events like an
official taking an oath of office are treasured as much as family memories.
The town itself is small: 1500 residents, living in 700
units, on six streets. A strong sense of nostalgia exists among the long-term
members of the town. The leaders of Winfield Park continue to preserve the town
with a sense of duty to the past.
Pictures of the exhibit itself to come!
3.04.2012
2.28.2012
Revisit to the Firehouse Pt 1
I had the opportunity to revisit the firehouse in town and learned about some of the history behind it. Interesting visit and I appreciate everyone who came to talk to me. This is a very loose and expansive edit of the photographs.
Definitely proud
A photograph of the make-shift firetruck the town put together while their trucks were being used at Ground Zero after 9/11
The original records
Definitely proud
The original records
1.21.2012
Old Photos Preview 1
I had the honor and privilege to look through and scan many old photographs from the town of Winfield Park. When i began looking through the photographs, I had an overwhelming feeling that these were exactly what I needed to complete this project. This is what it's all about. Personally, I think these photographs are amazing and illustrate the idea that this town was like one big family.
This is what they are trying to hold on to today.
1.13.2012
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