Are you buying a 1930s house? There are pros and cons to consider. Here's what to look for and what well-built means. The 1930s was a decade of significant change. In the United States, the Great Depression began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939. This period saw the rise of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal programs and the start of World War II. In home construction, the 1930s was a time of...