These 7 Houses In Oregon From The 1930s And 40s Will Open Your Eyes To A Different Time
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Tessa Metcalf
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Eighty years ago, day-to-day life in Oregon was quite different than it is today. Every house reflects the time period during which it was built, which makes them an interesting way to look back at history. These seven photos, taken between 1936-1941, will open your eyes to a different time. A picture is worth a thousand words, after all.
Photo caption: "Woodpiles along the street are a characteristic of Portland, Oregon. Costs five dollars and fifty cents per cord, and must be hauled thirty-five miles. (Shows homeowner on porch.) Portland, Oregon"
Photo caption: "Workman at Umatilla ordnance depot, in front of house which is a converted woodshed and which he shares with another workman. Hermiston, Oregon"
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Photo caption: "Exterior of Soper house, just finished painting. For a long time only one side was painted. Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon."
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Photo caption: "An abandoned farmhouse in central Oregon representing years of unfruitful efforts to make things grow"
Photo caption: "This workman at the Umatilla ordnance depot built this house for his family, spending fifty dollars for materials. He rents building space from homeowner in Hermiston, Oregon. He pays for use of sanitary facilities in house of homeowner; outside privies are provided"
Photo caption: "Oakridge, Oregon. House in a lumbering center"
Photo caption: "Hooverville squatter. Portland, Oregon"
I wonder how many of these houses are still standing? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments.
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