Abbott Homes
Street Address:
15th St and Blue Island Ave
Chicago, IL
Submitted by frereg_10 on Sat, 2016-04-23 11:58
Project: Abbott Homes Year
Built: 1955 Year
Closed: Demolition Completed in 2007
Architect: Shaw, Metz and Dolio
Historical Resources: “Open 2,200 Public Housing Units This Year.” Chicago Daily Tribune, May 21, 1953. p. N10. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
“Reveal Shoddy Work on New Housing Units; Two Contracting Firms, Architects Blamed.” Chicago Daily Tribune, September 15, 1953. p. 7. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
“Slum Clearing Experts Will Convene Today; Housing Men Here From 11 States.” Chicago Daily Tribune, May 10, 1954. p. 12. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from ProQuest Historical Newspapers.