1941 Young Man Lighting Hot Water Heater in San Diego

A young man lights a hot water heater in a house at the Kearney Mesa defense housing project in San Diego California. Captured in May 1941 this vintage image showcases the living conditions of defense workers. Originally from Oklahoma he was employed as a painter at Consolidated Aircrafts during World War II.

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