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Engen, Fred, 1863-1929 Weidenfeld (Menno Colony, Paraguay) With digital objects
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Weidenfeld, building of the school.

The photo shows six men involved in the construction of the school in Weidenfeld. The log framed building has a [central row of tall logs to form the peak of the roof]. The wooden strips between the logs forming the frame indicate that [the wattle and daub method of constructing mud walls is probably being used].

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Weidenfeld, Harder, first residence.

The photo shows the first Harder residence in Weidenfeld. The house has three sections: the rooms on either end have clay brick walls and a corrugated metal roof. The room in the middle has open walls and a thatched roof. Two children are sitting in the doorway of the center room.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Weidenfeld, J. F. Reimer residential house

The photo shows the residential house of J. F. Reimer in Weidenfeld. [The people in the picture could be Jacob and Katharina Reimer with their children and perhaps Jacob's brother Johann.] The house has a corrugated metal roof and there is a truck on the left of the picture.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Weidenfeld, Jacob A. Braun, a house under construction.

The photo shows the Jacob Braun house under construction in Weidenfeld. Four men are pictured in front of the building. This [two story] log framed house has mud walls and a corrugated metal roof. The wooden strips between the logs probably indicate [the use of the wattle and daub method for constructing the mud walls].

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929