My Cooter's History Blog has become about 80% World War II anyway, so I figured to start a blog specific to it, especially since we're commemorating its 70th anniversary and we are quickly losing this "Greatest Generation." The quote is taken from Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Curre, who was on the USS Tennessee that day. He died Dec. 7, 2011, seventy years to the day. His photo is below at right.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Homes Being Subdivided Into Apartments for Defense Workers in Sycamore
From the January 9, 2019, MidWeek, "Looking Back."
1944, 75 Years Ago.
"Exceptionally fine progress is being made at the Adee home on West State Street in Sycamore, the large family home being converted into suitable apartments for defense workers.
"Much of the inside preliminary work had been completed, and the plasterers soon will finish, after which the various rooms will be turned over to the decorators. The home is large enough for several small convenient apartments and it is understood that all available quarters have been spoken for by prospective tenants."
The Housing Shortage Continues. --GreGen
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