First Friday Gallery Talk: Hard Times in Hooverville
Friday, Sep 7, 2012 3:00p
Washington State History Museum
Tacoma,
WA
Hoovervilles were shantytowns that sprang up across the state during the Depression. Police raids and arson were just part of the troubles faced by residents. Discover how people lived and learn about the surprising demise of Tacoma’s Hoovervile, “Hollywood of the Tideflats,” in the 1950s.
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