Tin Town Resident in Shack Home Caruthersville 1938

A resident of Tin Town in Caruthersville, Missouri, stands in his shack home in this vintage image from August 1938. Tin Town emerged as a makeshift community during the Great Depression, reflecting the living conditions faced by its inhabitants. This photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting American life during this era.

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