Aerial views of housing and real estate development located around the intersection of Cottman and Frankford Avenues in Philadelphia. View faces north from a vantage point just south of the intersection. Adjacent farmlands are visible., Negative numbers: 18262n.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1937
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.18262n]
Aerial views of the construction of the James Weldon Johnson Homes, a low rent housing project consisting of 535 dwelling units in 59 buildings (including a Community Building) built on 19.4 gross acres. The first tenants moved into the project on October 1, 1940. At the time of completion, the project was owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Designed by architect William Pope Barney and Frank R. Watson. Located at 2500 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia. Surrounding row homes to the south and east are visible for some distance., Negative numbers: 20754s.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1939
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.20754s]
