Irving Rusinow, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, highlighting the significant transformation in rural American life during the 1930s. Mark notes that before 1930, over 90% of rural homes relied on kerosene lamps for lighting, and basic amenities like running water and indoor bathrooms were impossible without electricity.
Mark also describes the momentous occasion known as ‘zero-hour’ when electricity finally reached rural homes. He emphasizes how this was a life-changing experience for many rural Americans, with homes being pre-wired and equipped with light bulbs and radios in anticipation of power arrival.
That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time.
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