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NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Low Rent - Woodhill Homes, 2567 Woodhill Road
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NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Low Rent - Woodhill Homes, 2567 Woodhill Road
NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER.
Low Rent - Woodhill Homes, 2567 Woodhill Road. American poster for the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority promoting low income housing. Silkscreen by Earl Schuler, 1936
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1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 Cleveland Construction Earl Federal Federal Arts Project Government Great Depression Home Housing New Deal Ohio Poster Poverty Rent Silkscreen Suburb Vintage Working Class Schuler
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This vintage print captures a powerful piece of American history during the Great Depression era. The image showcases a WPA (Works Progress Administration) poster promoting low-income housing in Cleveland, Ohio. Titled "Low Rent - Woodhill Homes" it highlights the efforts made by the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority to provide affordable homes for those affected by poverty. Created in 1936 by Earl Schuler as part of the Federal Arts Project, this silkscreen poster symbolizes hope and progress amidst challenging times. It depicts a working-class man standing proudly in front of one of these new housing developments on Woodhill Road. The construction site behind him represents not only physical infrastructure but also the rebuilding of lives and communities. The New Deal initiative was an ambitious government program aimed at stimulating economic recovery and providing relief to millions suffering from unemployment and poverty. This particular poster serves as a visual reminder of how federal intervention played a crucial role in improving living conditions for many Americans during that period. As we reflect upon this historical artifact, it reminds us of the resilience and determination displayed by both individuals and governments when faced with adversity. It is through such collective efforts that societies can overcome challenges, uplift marginalized communities, and pave the way towards brighter futures.
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