Blacksmith Shop in Des Lacs North Dakota 1937

A blacksmith shop stands in Des Lacs, North Dakota, in October 1937. The image shows the craftsmanship vital to rural American communities, where blacksmithing played a key role. Tools and equipment typical of metalworking are visible, highlighting the importance of this trade in Ward Countys history. This scene is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents American life in the 1930s and 1940s.

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