Spanish-American Girl Plastering Adobe House 1940

A Spanish-American girl applies plaster to the edge of an adobe house in Costilla, New Mexico, in July 1940. This image showcases the traditional building techniques used in the region. Adobe structures, made from earth and organic materials, have been integral to local architecture for centuries. They provide natural insulation and reflect the cultural heritage of New Mexico.

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