Brooks Homes
Submitted by frereg_10 on Sat, 2016-04-23 12:23
Project: Brooks Homes
Year Built: 1943, 1961
Year Closed: Reconstructed between 1997 and 2000
Architect: N/A
Historical Resources:
“Name Housing Project After Negro Soldier.” Chicago Daily Tribune, June 21, 1942. p. W1. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
“First Housing Projects Need Rehabilitation; Estimate Three Year Cost at $6,000,000.” Chicago Daily Tribune, September 10, 1956. A8. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
“CHA to Start $58,000,000 in Homes in 1959; 7 Projects to Include 4,632 Units.” Chicago Daily Tribune, March 8, 1959. p. 26. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
“10,105 FLATS TO BE STARTED BY CHA IN '61; $165,188,950 Cost of Construction.” Chicago Daily Tribune, January 8, 1961. p. 34. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from ProQuest Historical Newspapers.