Self-help Housing in Coniston Park
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Alternative Title
Self-help Housing in Coniston Park, Retreat
Date
1976-1986Description
Housing development in Retreat, coloured township under the apartheid government in the Cape Flats area. In 1986, 2 bedroom units sold for R30,000 (US $15,000) with no interior finishes. Electricity and water connections are provided. The exterior is plastered but not painted. exterior, northern elevation of house being constructed, note lack of windows (see images 175330, 175331 & 175332 for other views of house), 1986
Type of Work
Housing developmentSubject
Apartheid, Houses, Low income housing, Self-help housing, Architecture, Domestic, Housing developments, Architecture--South Africa, Construction
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Item is Part of
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