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The occupants of Hoover Town try to keep clean to the best of their ability, but have no means of disposal of their waste matter. This man has solved the problem by scattering it in the street.
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85th and Lou Dillon Street -About 45 families settled on a 5 acre tract under auspices of one of the churches. This place was known as Hoover Town. Some of the families were receiving aid from the County Welfare Department, but others were being fed by the agency in charge when help was needed. [Photo shows hand-painted sign with words Hoover Town"]
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Glendale
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These three houses were of fairly good construction. The one on the right, having a cement floor, tight roof and side walls, and a good door with glass. All of these houses on the Glendale dump were destroyed, and the occupants forced to move.
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Hoover Town has added 2 more rows of habitation within the last month. This is a view of 3rd Street looking East.
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This picture gives a panoramic view of Hoover Town looking South. All the dwellings and shacks were place in 3 straight rows; there being about 42 families at this location.
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Saugus
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This is a picture of the south end of bridge showing what the occupants called the "Cheap Hotel." This end of the bridge was used mostly by itinerants. The north end of the bridge being used by those who stayed in this vicinity for some time.
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