The Great Depression, which began in 1929, caused hardships to those who lost jobs, businesses, and their homes. In the decade of belt-tightening that followed, many small homes across the United Stated were owner-built or constructed by small carpenter-contractors. Very little capital was needed for a small wooden or stucco framed home. In an era of austerity, the construction of an adobe home had even more cost saving appeal.

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Jay Whetstone gardens in front of the adobe house he helped his father build.