Aug 122010
How affordable was real estate in 1949?
Last time we looked at the cost of homes in London, Ontario in 1949. From the ads posted, a 3 bedroom house complete with dining room and living room with hardwood throughout and located in what is now known as Old South could be purchased for less than $10,000.
What were salaries like in 1949?
Teachers $1800 to $2,000 per year
Herdsman earn more than a teacher
$35.00 a week
Help wanted ads were classified by gender. For the women and “girls”:
$1.00 per hr for the ambitious
$25.00 a week for a nurse
And just for fun!
Married men make better stable help
Alert girl wanted
Smart girls needed
Next time we will do the math comparing salaries to home prices
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