Backyard of Shack in Spencer Iowa December 1936

In December 1936, a vintage black and white image shows the backyard of a shack in Shantytown, Spencer, Iowa. During the Great Depression, Spencer faced economic difficulties, leading to the establishment of shantytowns where displaced families sought shelter. The photograph is part of the Farm Security Administration collection, documenting real living conditions of that era.

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