Igloo Living Quarters for Workers in Hermiston 1941

Housing conditions in Hermiston, Oregon, led to innovative living solutions in 1944. Authorities at the Umatilla ordnance depot converted igloos into accommodations for single workmen. This vintage image documents this experimental housing initiative, showcasing a unique response to the needs of the community during World War II.

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