Bedford Dwellings A view of the lower level of Bedford Dwellings, looking west and showcasing construction progress. The buildings of downtown Pittsburgh are visible in the distance. The housing project boasts 420 apartments on 18 acres. Bedford Dwellings was the first project created by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The HACP grew from the U.S. Housing Act signed in 1937 and was the first housing authority in both Pennsylvania and the country. Construction on Bedford Dwellings began in 1938. Homes remaining in the area can still be seen. (Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System)
Bedford Dwellings A view of the lower level of Bedford Dwellings, looking west and showcasing construction progress. The buildings of downtown Pittsburgh are visible in the distance. The housing project boasts 420 apartments on 18 acres. Bedford Dwellings was the first project created by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The HACP grew from the U.S. Housing Act signed in 1937 and was the first housing authority in both Pennsylvania and the country. Construction on Bedford Dwellings began in 1938. Homes remaining in the area can still be seen. (Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System)
Bedford Dwellings A view of the lower level of Bedford Dwellings, looking west and showcasing construction progress. The buildings of downtown Pittsburgh are visible in the distance. The housing project boasts 420 apartments on 18 acres. Bedford Dwellings was the first project created by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The HACP grew from the U.S. Housing Act signed in 1937 and was the first housing authority in both Pennsylvania and the country. Construction on Bedford Dwellings began in 1938. Homes remaining in the area can still be seen. (Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System)
Bedford Dwellings A view of the upper level of Bedford Dwellings, looking west from the east end of the project. The housing project boasts 420 apartments on 18 acres. Bedford Dwellings was the first project created by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The HACP grew from the U.S. Housing Act signed in 1937 and was the first housing authority in both Pennsylvania and the country. Construction on Bedford Dwellings began in 1938. (Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System)
Bedford Dwellings A view of the upper level of Bedford Dwellings, looking west from the east end of the project. The housing project boasts 420 apartments on 18 acres. Bedford Dwellings was the first project created by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The HACP grew from the U.S. Housing Act signed in 1937 and was the first housing authority in both Pennsylvania and the country. Construction on Bedford Dwellings began in 1938. (Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System)
Bedford Dwellings A view of the upper level of Bedford Dwellings, looking west from the east end of the project. The housing project boasts 420 apartments on 18 acres. Bedford Dwellings was the first project created by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The HACP grew from the U.S. Housing Act signed in 1937 and was the first housing authority in both Pennsylvania and the country. Construction on Bedford Dwellings began in 1938. (Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System)
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres. (Library of Congress)
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres. (Library of Congress)
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres. (Library of Congress)
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres. (Library of Congress)
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres. (Library of Congress)
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
Bedford Dwellings On April 15, 1940, Bedford Dwellings stood proud as the first federal public housing development in the nation, featuring 420 apartments on 18 acres.
