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July 1941. "Children outside tent home at the FSA migratory farm labor camp mobile unit. Athena, Oregon." Photo by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
That bicycle is virtually new, so someone was thinking of the children and perhaps some double-duty fun.
This brings back vivid memories of the times I rode barefoot and ended up with bloody toes.
With all the aforementioned amenities, all that's is lacking is a lawnmower or a few goats for mowing duties.
No hot and cold running water; no indoor plumbing; difficult to prepare warm meals; no privacy. Toys were a luxury ...
[The camp had stoves, running water, a laundry, hot showers, a swimming pool and at least one bicycle. Also a boxing ring. - Dave]
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