1947: Housing

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

Significant housing developments in 1947 related largely to its shortage, veterans' housing, permanent postwar housing policy, and new trends and activities. ...