Workmen Gather in Defense Housing Dormitories 1942

Workmen from Mare Island Navy Yard gather in a community room in Vallejo, California. This vintage image from February 1942 showcases the defense housing dormitories established during World War II. The photo reflects the everyday lives of those supporting the war effort and the sense of community among workers in a critical period of American history.

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