Spanish-American Girl Plastering Adobe Roof July 1940

In July 1940, a young Spanish-American girl plastered the edge of a roof on an adobe house in Costilla, New Mexico. This image illustrates traditional construction methods used in the region, reflecting the influence of Hispanic culture on New Mexican architecture. Adobe homes have been a staple in Southwestern design for centuries.

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