Dugout Basement Home of the Wardlows Oregon 1939

Mr. and Mrs. Wardlow stand at the entrance to their dugout basement home in Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, in October 1939. This image shows the living conditions of rural families during the Great Depression. Families adapted their homes to address environmental and economic challenges, showcasing their resourcefulness for survival.

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