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NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Low Rent Homes for Low Income Families: Valleyview Homes. American poster for the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority announcing a new low income housing development, showing a family looking at new homes. The poster ran in Ohio between 1936 and 1940 for the Works Projects Administration
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NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Low Rent Homes for Low Income Families: Valleyview Homes. American poster for the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority announcing a new low income housing development, showing a family looking at new homes. The poster ran in Ohio between 1936 and 1940 for the Works Projects Administration
NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER.
Low Rent Homes for Low Income Families: Valleyview Homes. American poster for the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority announcing a new low income housing development, showing a family looking at new homes. The poster ran in Ohio between 1936 and 1940 for the Works Projects Administration
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1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 Child Cleveland Family Father Federal Government Great Depression Home Housing Mother New Deal Ohio Poster Public Rent Silhouette Silkscreen Working Class
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This print titled "NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Low Rent Homes for Low Income Families: Valleyview Homes" takes us back to a significant era in American history. The image showcases an iconic American poster created by the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority during the years 1936 to 1940, as part of the Works Projects Administration (WPA) initiative. The poster's purpose was to announce the development of low-income housing in Ohio, specifically targeting families with limited financial resources. In this powerful visual, we see a family standing together, gazing at new homes that hold promise for their future. The silhouettes against the backdrop of these humble abodes evoke a sense of hope and aspiration amidst challenging times. During this period marked by economic turmoil and social inequality known as the Great Depression, initiatives like these were crucial in providing affordable housing options for working-class families who struggled to make ends meet. This government-led effort aimed to alleviate some of their burdens by offering them access to safe and decent living conditions. The significance of this historical moment is not lost on us today; it serves as a reminder that even during our darkest hours, unity and compassion can pave the way towards progress. This poignant photograph captures both resilience and determination while highlighting how public projects can positively impact communities in need. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this piece from history through their collection, allowing us to reflect upon an important chapter in America's past - one where innovation met empathy in order to build
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