Shantytown Community in Spencer Iowa December 1936

Part of Shantytown in Spencer, Iowa represents a transient community formed during the Great Depression. Established in the 1930s, these makeshift homes were constructed from salvaged materials as families sought shelter in difficult economic times. This image is from December 1936 and is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, highlighting the resilience of those affected.

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