Techwood Homes,115-119 Parker Street,Atlanta,Fulton County,Georgia,GA,HABS
$ 6.34
Description
Description of Photograph This is an 8x12 inch Reproduction Photograph made from a high quality scan of the original. When evaluating the quality of the photo, please keep in mind that most photos in our collection were taken over 100 years ago. Title: Techwood Homes, Building No. 8, 115-119 Parker Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA Creator(s): Historic American Buildings Survey, creator Related Names: Burge & Stevens Housing Division of the Public Works Administration J.A. Jones Construction Company Federal Housing Administration Palmer, Charles F Baldwin, Harry EDAW, Inc. , contractor KitWrites, Inc. , contractor Almand, Jennifer , photographer Date Created/Published: Documentation compiled after 1933 Data Page(s): 7 Photo Caption Page(s): 2 Notes: Significance: Techwood Homes, Building 8 is a contributing building in the Techwood Homes Historic District, nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Techwood Homes is associated with events, agencies, and individuals significant to the history and design of public housing, both nationally and locally. Techwood Homes was the first federally funded public housing project in the United States to reach the construction stage. As the first of 51 'demonstration projects' developed nationwide by the Housing Division of the Public Works Administration (PWA), Techwood Homes served as an experimental model for interpretation and implementation of design standards established by the Housing Division. The project drew immediate praise for its sturdy construction, fireproof materials, natural lighting and cross-ventilation, ample open space and recreational areas, and community-oriented amenities. Development of this landmark project in Atlanta reflected the planning and lobbying efforts of prominent local citizens. Its development provided many benefits locally, including clearance of one of the city's worst slums, employment of many workers and professionals, creation of new housing for over 600 limited-income families, construction of much-needed dormitory for Georgia Tech, and establishment of local support for the subsequent creation of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N537 Survey number: HABS GA-2257-K Building/structure dates: 1934-1936 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1980 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1980 Subsequent Work National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000632 Subjects: Apartment houses public housing building deterioration communal living Place: Georgia -- Fulton County -- Atlanta Latitude/Longitude: 33.74889, -84.38806 Bookmark /ga0792/ Bookmark:ga0792 Bookmark:ga0792 Size Approximately 8x12 inches. Note: Some images may have white bars on the sides or top if the original image does not conform to the 8x12 dimensions. Want to purchase the Original? The original is not for sale. Return Policy We are so confident in the quality we provide that we back every order with a money-back guarantee! This means if you are not satisfied, for ANY reason, a refund will be given.( No need to return the photo ) Quality This Photograph is a Archive Quality Reproduction created directly from the original photograph. Our laboratory uses premium DNP Dye-Sublimation Paper guaranteeing brighter colors, sharper whites, and prints that will last a lifetime. Shipping We have taken extra steps to ensure that your prints arrive to you safely and undamaged. We use extra thick, stay-flat envelopes to get your photos to you as quickly and as safely as possible. Source: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
