The Nebraska Soddy

Sod houses were the first dwellings for many Nebraska pioneers. Some view a sod house as crude and primitive. In this 1967 article by Roger Welsch, we take a closer look at the construction of a Nebraska sod house and why it was superior to frame construction in a few different ways. To read the article and see images published, go to https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/doc_publications_NH1967NE_Soddy.pdf #nebraska #history #nebraskahistory #sodhouse #soddy