Photograph
Madison Housing Authority Project
This ceremony at Truax Field signaled the start of construction of the 120-unit apartment project for war veterans by the Madison Housing Authority. Henry E. Reynolds, city council president, is shown turning the first spade-full of dirt on the 22 acre site. In the picture, left to right: Walter Johnson, city planning engineer; Allen Strang, architect; H.J. Loftsgordon, former MHA chairman; City Manager Howell; Reynolds; Horace W. Wilke, MHA chairman; W.L. Frazier, MHA executive director; Robert Strenger and M.B. Alexander, MHA members; Arthur Field, director of the Wisconsin Veterans Housing Authority; and Joseph J. Weiler, architect. |
Image ID: | 55921 |
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Creation Date: | 11 23 1948 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6442.2094A |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
One of three images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 23, 1948. |
Hats |
Steam shovels |
Public officers |
Architects |
Coats |
Clothing and dress |
Building |
Construction equipment |
Land |
Veterans |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Mayors |
Housing |
Implements, utensils, etc. |
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