1939 Housing for African Americans in Bakersfield California
This vintage image from March 1939 shows housing for African Americans in a new district on the outskirts of Bakersfield, California. The community was primarily made up of migrants from Texas and Oklahoma seeking better opportunities. Rent for these homes, which lacked plumbing, was twelve dollars per month. The image is part of the Farm Security Administration collections, documenting living conditions in the 1930s and 1940s. It offers a glimpse into the daily lives of African American families during this time.
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1939 Housing for African Americans in Bakersfield California
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