Howard Street Skid Row San Francisco February 1937

Howard Street in San Francisco, California, serves as a historical snapshot of Skid Row in February 1937. During the Great Depression, this area experienced high unemployment rates, leading to significant hardship among its residents. The image documents the struggles faced by individuals in urban America during this challenging period. The FSA/OWI Collection preserves these important socio-economic realities.

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