View of the lower level of Bedford Dwellings, looking west and showcasing construction progress. The buildings of downtown Pittsburgh are visible in the distance. The housing project boasts 420 apartments on 18 acres. Bedford Dwellings was the first project created by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The HACP grew from the U.S. Housing Act signed in 1937 and was the first housing authority in both Pennsylvania and the country. Construction on Bedford Dwellings began in 1938. Homes remaining in the area can still be seen.
Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2002, AIS.1971.05, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
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Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.); Bedford Dwellings (Pittsburgh, Pa.); Blue collar workers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Design and construction.; Apartments--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Low-income housing--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
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715.4055892.CP
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Public Domain - Anybody may use this photo for any purpose
