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Our House: 1934

October 1934. "Children in front of their new home. Reedsville, West Virginia." Photo by Elmer Johnson for the Resettlement Administration. View full size.

October 1934. "Children in front of their new home. Reedsville, West Virginia." Photo by Elmer Johnson for the Resettlement Administration. View full size.

 

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Stacked like hotcakes

I'm the youngest of 9 and can remember when all but my oldest sister was at home; but I find it hard to imagine a house that small having enough bedroom space for 9 kids, unless they lined up bunk beds like army cots in every room.

Like the Song

Looks like what C,S,N,&Y might have had in mind.

Our second look at Arthurdale

One of the first type of houses built in Arthurdale, WV, the first New Deal homestead project. Nearly all of the original houses are still standing, and most remain in excellent condition.

Inspiration?

Similar to the very popular sculpture in Loveland, Colorado:

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