Preparing Plaster for Adobe Bricks in New Mexico 1940

Plaster for adobe bricks is prepared using dirt excavated from the front yard in Penasco, New Mexico. In July 1940, Russell Lee documented traditional building practices in the southwestern United States. Adobe construction relies on local resources, a method used by Indigenous peoples for centuries, showcasing sustainable building techniques.

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