Tarpaper Dwelling in Abandoned Lumber Camp Minnesota 1937

A tarpaper dwelling stands in an abandoned lumber camp in Gemmel, Koochiching County, Minnesota. In August 1937, this image documents the living conditions of individuals who resided in these camps after the lumber industry declined. Such dwellings were common for workers seeking shelter in remote areas during that time.

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