Hatchet Used for Adobe Brick Construction New Mexico 1940

An ordinary hatchet chips adobe bricks for house construction in Penasco, New Mexico. In July 1940, local builders used traditional techniques to create durable structures suited to the environment. Adobe construction utilizes natural materials, providing insulation against heat and cold, and has been a common practice in the Southwest for centuries.

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