- City:
- Louisville, KY
- Site Type:
- Civic Facilities, Public Housing
- New Deal Agencies:
- Public Works Funding, Public Works Administration (PWA)
- Started:
- 1935
- Designer:
- E. T. Hutchings
- Quality of Information:
- Very Good
- Marked:
- Yes
Description
La Salle Place is a 210 unit low income housing project that was one of 50 slum clearance and low income housing projects nationwide. It covers over 14 acres, cost $1,200,000 and was built on empty land.
It was built for unskilled workers of nearby tobacco and motor factories of Louisville. The buildings were designed to be oriented away from the industries to the north toward the prevailing winds from the southwest. The facility is heated by a central unit. Each came with electric light, refrigeration, gas for cooking, and a rear-yard garden. E. T. Hutchings was the chief architect, The project was sponsored by the Louisville Advisory Committee and approved September 30, 1935
Source notes
Architectural Forum 1936
Urban Housing: The Story of the P.W.A. Housing Division 1933-1936
Site originally submitted by Andrew Laverdiere on March 4, 2022.
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Beverly A Gold
linda
I lived there in the 60’s as a teen. Some very fond memories.
my Granny lived in this complex until she passed away in 1983. I spent many nights with her as a child. I would love to be able to see what they look like inside now!!!. I can remember her having a really dip sink in the kitchen, radiator style heating system, steep steps going upstairs, and school style toilet that attached to the wall.