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Chicago Housing Authority Prairie Avenue Courts

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The Chicago Housing Authority's Prairie Avenue Court public house project was designed by the architectural firm Keck and Keck as Project #410 in 1950. The project included 2-story, 7-story, and 14 story housing units. This photograph of the 14-story building shows the east face of the structure. This project was designed with solar energy management principles in mind.

Date Created:
circa 1950-1959
Creator:
Hedrich-Blessing (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Hedrich-Blessing (Firm)
Date Created circa 1950-1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection George Fred and William Keck papers, 1903-1995
Call Number M99-085, Box 1
Media Number Box 1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124860902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is © copyrighted property of the Chicago History Museum and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Chicago History Museum. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Please Credit: Chicago History Museum
Rights Holder Hedrich Blessing Photographers;Chicago History Museum
Unique ID
W012HSC
Legacy ID
WHi 126340

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