Madison Housing Authority Project | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Madison Housing Authority Project

Madison Housing Authority Project | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:55921
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of three images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 23, 1948.
SUBJECTS
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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