Housing

The homes in the community were all farm-style houses. Most of them were two storey structures finished on roof and sides with cedar shingles. Paint was a luxury that few families could afford, so the usual exterior, cosmetic finish was an annual coating with whitewash. It was a suspension of lime in water, and was applied to the shingles of the four walls with a wide brush. It gave a sparkling, white dressing when it dried. On rainy days it looked dull and grey but quickly regained its bright, white self when the sun and wind evaporated the absorbed moisture.

Inside, homes were usually decorated with fresh wallpaper, while the