Sandpoint Idaho 1939 Economic Impact of Lumber Shutdown

Sandpoint in Bonner County, Idaho, faces economic hardship in October 1939. The shutdown of the Humbird Lumber Company leads many residents to small stump farming or relief assistance, reflecting a significant shift in local livelihoods. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the rural American experience during difficult periods.

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