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D114593-3
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- 1958-02-27 (Creation)
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Clear blue sky can be seen through the unfinished roof and incomplete walls of housing being constructed on Fort Lewis in early 1958. Dimensional Lumber may have been used in the building of these multiple dwelling units. Fort Lewis' population continued to grow in the 1950's and more housing was necessary for military personnel. This may have been part of the six million dollar Capehart project at Fort Lewis. Capehart was housing built with private funds on military bases for officers and non-commissioned officers and their families. Financing was through FHA. The military wanted to offer attractive living accommodations to attract men from civilian ranks. Similar housing projects were being constructed at McChord Air Force Base. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (TNT 1-18-59, C-12)
Building construction--Fort Lewis; Housing--Fort Lewis; Plywood;