21 Rare Photos Taken In Ohio During The Great Depression

After the stock market crashed in October of 1929, the United States faced its most economically difficult years. The state of Ohio was especially hurt. By 1932, Ohio's unemployment rate reached 37.3 percent. The following collection of photos showcase the life and landscape of Ohio during the Great Depression— and serve to remind us of all that we have to be thankful for today.

1. "Typical squalid homes"

Hamilton County, December 1935

2. Cincinnati neighborhood

Cincinnati, December 1935

3. "Rehabilitation client's wife"

Jackson County, April 1936

4. The most common source of water supply

Jackson, April 1936

5. "Street scene, Sunday afternoon"

Jackson, April 1936

6. An 83-year-old settler to be resettled, near Chillicothe

Chillicothe, April 1936

7. Part of a family of 10 to be resettled on the Ross-Hocking Land Project near Chillicothe

Chillicothe, April 1936

8. Workmen going home from work in Greenhills

Greenhills, February 1937

9. Gas station and gospel mission in Cleveland

Cleveland, August 1937

10. Eshelman's feed mill in Circleville

Circleville, 1938

11. Main and Court Streets in Circleville

Circleville, 1938

12. Dwellers of Circleville's "Hooverville"

Circleville, 1938

13. Child playing in Circelville's "Hooverville"

Circleville, 1938

14. William A. Swift, a farmer before he became a resident of Circleville's "Hooverville."

The photographer writes: "When he returned from the war he went West. 'Made awful good money jobbin' around.' "

15. Men sitting on a bench in Springfield

Springfield, 1938

16. The Thaxton family, near Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg, 1938

17. Saturday afternoon in London, "the other side of the tracks"

London, 1938

18. World War Veterans' homecoming and carnival in London

1938, London

19. Bus station in Marion

Marion, 1938

20. Scene at Buckeye Lake Amusement Park

Columbus, 1938

21. Main Street in Lancaster

Lancaster, August 1938

What do you know about the Great Depression in Ohio? We would love to hear any stories you might have to share. Please feel free to pass along your thoughts and stories in the comments below.