World War I Workers’ Housing

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Creator(s)

planner: Herbert J. Kellaway (American, 1867-1947), architect: some units by J. E. McLaughlin (American, active early 20th century), developer: United States Housing Corporation (American, 20th century)

Time period

creation date: 1918-1920

Location

Site: Quincy (Massachusetts, United States)

Cultural context

American

Description

Development on four infill parcels as part of federal program to house defense workers.

general view, River Street Tract description

Work type

Housing development

Keywords

Suburbs

Veterans

Neighborhoods

Architecture, Modern --20th century

Housing developments

Architecture, Domestic --United States

Industrial housing

Quincy (Mass.)

Boston Suburbs - Chapter 3 - 1910-1920

Type

Image

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Persistent Link

https://dome.mit.edu/handle/1721.3/158873