1938 Construction Scene in Southeast Missouri Farms

In May 1938, construction workers in New Madrid County, Southeast Missouri, prepare to raise a gable end on a house. They fasten a gin pole as part of the building process. This scene illustrates the agricultural development and building practices of the time, reflecting the focus on improving rural infrastructure in Missouri.

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