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Vintage Wooden Homes on Wheels: Photos of Mobile Living From the Early 20th Century
https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/vintage-wooden-homes-on-wheels/
Just one sample.
In the early 20th century, a unique and mobile form of housing emerged —the so-called wooden homes on wheels.
These structures, colloquially known as mobile homes, offer a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, when flexibility, craftsmanship, and the open road beckoned to a generation yearning for adventure.
The concept of mobile living was not entirely novel during this era. However, it was during the early 20th century that it gained significant traction.
The confluence of factors, such as improved transportation systems, economic opportunities, and the desire for a more transient lifestyle, led to the rise of wooden homes on wheels.
These structures, colloquially known as mobile homes, offer a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, when flexibility, craftsmanship, and the open road beckoned to a generation yearning for adventure.
The concept of mobile living was not entirely novel during this era. However, it was during the early 20th century that it gained significant traction.
The confluence of factors, such as improved transportation systems, economic opportunities, and the desire for a more transient lifestyle, led to the rise of wooden homes on wheels.
Lots more at the link.
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