These 11 Houses In New Mexico From The 1930s Will Open Your Eyes To A Different Time
In past articles, we’ve shown you images of New Mexico during the 1930s that concentrated on public life. But what were people’s lives like in the privacy of their homes? What kind of houses did they have? Obviously, people lacked today’s modern conveniences, but these 13 photos – of 11 residences – show the differences and similarities between the houses of yesteryear and those of today.
1. When this shot of a farmhouse in Mills was taken in 1935, the town was already floundering due to the ravages of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl.
5. All good home stories feature a before and after reveal! This was the abode of one B.C. Aaron, who lived in Eddy County, BEFORE he received a tenant purchase loan from the Farm Security Administration. Pretty humble.
However, the inside of homes during this decade were decidedly different...
8. Since 1930s kitchens lacked the amenities we're accustomed to having, food preparation probably took much longer. But I bet the effort paid off. Here, a woman is spreading lard over the top of homemade bread.
