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D14053-3
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- 1943-01-20 (Creation)
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This view of the Salishan housing development shows the massive project as it looked in January of 1943. In 1942-43, Tacoma undertook its largest development plan ever, a 2000+ dwelling plan on 188 acres on the southeast side intended to house defense workers. The housing development was named Salishan, a Native American word for the tribes of the area. 1,600 structures were to be permanent and 400 temporary. By January of 1943 some of the much needed housing was nearing completion, but not able to be occupied. Some items were still out for bid - including the sewers. [Also dated 02-09-1943] (T. Times 2/25/1943, pg. 31)
World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Salishan Housing Project (Tacoma);