The 1930s was such a simpler time. It’s hard to imagine what life was like back then, but photography is one key way we can get a glimpse into the past. Like many other states, Ohio was still struggling to overcome the Great Depression during this time. The following collection of photos by Carl Mydans showcase what life was like in Hamilton County, Ohio in December 1935. The original captions are included.
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Row of identical houses off Eastern Avenue, in Cincinnati, Ohio, showing backyard outhouses. Ohio River Valley is in the distance.”
Carl Mydans/yale,edu “Bedroom of white family, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “House exterior on Van Horn Street, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Kitchen, white family, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
Carl Mydens/yale.edu “House on Laconia Street in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Typical frame house on hilly shore of Ohio River, Hamilton, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Tenement kitchen shambles, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Tenement backyard and privy, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Tent squatter, common scenes along the Ohio River, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Cheap partly-built house lacking water and sewage, Lockland, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Interior of a Negro dwelling, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Van Horn Street, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Bedroom in Van Horn Street house, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Bathroom in Van Horn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio/”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “Kitchen in Van Horn Street house, Cincinnati, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “House and privy, Ohio River, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu “House along Martin Street, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
Do you or any of your family members remember what life was like in 1935? Do you have any vintage photos of Ohio? Share your experiences and photos with us in the comments below!
Carl Mydans/yale.edu
“Row of identical houses off Eastern Avenue, in Cincinnati, Ohio, showing backyard outhouses. Ohio River Valley is in the distance.”
Carl Mydans/yale,edu
“Bedroom of white family, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
Carl Mydans/yale.edu
“House exterior on Van Horn Street, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
“Kitchen, white family, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
Carl Mydens/yale.edu
“House on Laconia Street in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.”
“Typical frame house on hilly shore of Ohio River, Hamilton, Ohio.”
“Tenement kitchen shambles, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
“Tenement backyard and privy, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
“Tent squatter, common scenes along the Ohio River, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
“Cheap partly-built house lacking water and sewage, Lockland, Ohio.”
“Interior of a Negro dwelling, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
“Van Horn Street, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
“Bedroom in Van Horn Street house, Hamilton Co., Ohio.”
“Bathroom in Van Horn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio/”
“Kitchen in Van Horn Street house, Cincinnati, Ohio.”
“House and privy, Ohio River, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
“House along Martin Street, Hamilton County, Ohio.”
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