Iowa Farmhouse Banked with Manure December 1936

The scene shows a house on Edmond Williams farm in Iowa, banked with manure for insulation. In December 1936, farmers utilized this method to protect their homes from harsh winter temperatures. While many well-built homes required little to no banking, this practice illustrates the resourcefulness of farmers in rural areas.

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