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The New Deal spawned a number of government initiatives. Living in apartment constructed under the auspices of the Public Works Administration, the tenants of Lakeview Terrace could benefit from other federal agencies. This photograph shows…

Constructed by the Public Works Administration, other agencies took part in the life of Lakeview Terrace. Here we see both public an private agencies working together to provide child care. Pictured are Red Cross nurse Jeanette Storey and WPA teacher…

An image of the interior of one of the apartments at Lakeview Terrace in Cleveland, OH. This well appointed room provides us with a glimpse into the life of at least one tenant in the years shortly after construction was completed. Although…

The design and architecture of Lakeview Terrace was innovative in many ways. Features were included that were often found to be lacking in private apartments of the era. One of the benefits enjoyed by tenants of Lakeview Terrace was a…

This image shows what was to become the site of Lakeview Terrace in Cleveland, OH, before construction of the buildings began. Although it is not readily evident from the photograph, this site presented a challenge. The 22 acre area at West…

This artist's conception provides an aerial perspective of West Side Housing Project H-1003. Also included is the federal agency and individuals responsible for what was more popularly known as Lakeview Terrace. Among those mentioned was…

This display provides factual information on what was accomplished in the construction of Lakeview Terrace in Cleveland, OH. Statistics, cost, and rents are listed. Also included are both a map and an aerial view, as well as photographs…

Until the Public Works Administration went to work on it, the site of Lakeview Terrace was an area of shacks and dilapidated warehouses known as "Whiskey Island". Shown against the downtown skyline of the Cleveland, OH, the development cost…

Scale model of Lakeview Terrace housing project in Cleveland, OH. Wooden blocks and model trees show arrangement of buildings for the West Side project in Cleveland, on which the PWA's Housing Division intended to spend $3,000,000. Note the…

This 15 unit apartment building located at E. 72nd street was scheduled to be emptied and demolished for the Garden Valley Public Housing Project. 53 persons housed the 15 units.