Shanty Towns

& Hoovervilles Housing in the 30’s

Seattle, Washington

Most blamed Herbert Hoover for

the depression and named the

Shanty Town…Hooverville.

President Herbert Hoover

Terrible conditions

Those apartments in the

background might have been their

former home.

Passing the time

Made from whatever they could find.

Hobo

Having no where to go…no place

to call home.

Wandering in search of job, money

or just wandering.

HOBO Day!!

• On Tuesday, January 13th, come to

school dressed as a hobo.

• You may be out of dress code but

within certain limits…use your best

judgment.

Dress to

DEPRESS!

Hopping a train…and yes, there

were some rich…but not many.

Your Task

• You’ve lost your home and you must have

shelter.

• Each class will build a home for a Shanty

Town…aka Hooverville.

• The home must have 3 walls & a roof.

• You must create 3-5 signs protesting Pres.

Hoover, begging for food, Hobo Codes or

home decorations.