These 13 Houses In Kansas From The 1930s Will Open Your Eyes To A Different Time
By Annie
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Published January 03, 2016
I will be the first to admit that I sometimes pine for a larger, more elaborate home… however, after seeing these 13 simple Kansas homes from the 1930s, I realize just how fortunate I am to live in the home that I do. Here is why:
1. "Sod house of the Schoenfeldts, FSA (Farm Security Administration) clients."
Captured in 1939 in Sheridan County.
2. "Shifting drifts of dust will soon force this farmer to abandon his home near Liberal, Kansas."
Captured in 1936.
3. "Boxcar farmhouse."
Captured in 1938 in Saline County.
4. "Old house on the edge of town."
Captured in 1938 in Minneapolis.
5. "Mrs. Schoenfeldt, FSA (Farm Security Administration) client, in Sheridan County, Kansas, in fruit cellar."
Captured in 1939.
6. "Home of worker in strip coal mine."
Captured in 1936 in Cherokee County.
7. "Blind old man who lives on farm operated by his two unmarried daughters. "
Captured in 1938 in Coffey County.
8. "Rear of Negro tenant farmer's home."
Captured in 1938 in Jefferson County.
9. "Mr. and Mrs. Schoenfeldt, FSA (Farm Security Administration) clients, in Sheridan County, Kansas, with pressure cooker of which she is very proud."
Captured in 1939.
10. "House on farm bought by Jack Gardinier under tenant purchase program."
Captured in 1938 in Ottawa County.
11. "Miner's home."
Captured in 1936 in Cherokee County.
12. "Front porch of Negro tenant farmer's home."
Captured in 1938 in Jefferson County.
13. "Miner's home."
Captured in 1936 in Cherokee County.
Did you grow up during this time period? Share your memories in the comments.
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