1937 Farmer Builds Dirt Roof on Root Cellar in Gheen MN

In August 1937, a farmer in Gheen, Minnesota, builds a dirt roof on a root cellar. This area in Saint Louis County features cut-over land, often left after logging practices. Root cellars were vital for preserving food during harsh winters. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting rural agricultural life in the 1930s.

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