This black and white photograph depicts a rural setting, seemingly from the early to mid-20th century. In the foreground, there is an old wooden structure with corrugated metal siding on its right side. The building appears weathered and shows signs of disrepair. To the left stands another similar-looking shed or barn, slightly in shadow compared to the brighter structures. The most striking features are two large wagons used as makeshift living quarters for workers involved in a rural project. These wagons have an industrial design with metal frames and rounded tops, likely made from corrugated iron sheets. One of them is more prominent than the other; it has visible wheels and seems to be slightly elevated on supports or blocks. Behind these wagons lies piles of cut wood logs arranged haphazardly in a makeshift pile, suggesting recent logging activity in the area. In the distance, mountains are faintly discernible under an overcast sky filled with wispy clouds. The overall atmosphere is one of desolation and hardship, indicative of rural living conditions during that era. The image carries historical significance as it documents workers' living quarters from a specific project referenced by Central Utah fry land adjustment project in Tooele, Utah.
Central Utah fry land adjustment project, forty miles from Tooele, Utah. Sheep wagons in which some workers on project lived
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