Houses in Caruthersville Missouri August 1938

In August 1938, two newly built houses stand in Caruthersville, Missouri. These small, two-room homes are elevated to protect against flooding from the nearby Mississippi River. This construction response reveals the adaptations made to face environmental challenges in rural America during the late 1930s, reflecting the living conditions and building practices of the time.

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