Ida B. Wells Housing Projects -By: Austin Shourd and Nick Sanders

Construction

Jan 1, 1939

Ida B. Wells Homes were constructed for African American families in 1939-1941.

History

Jan 1, 1950

It was the fourth public housing project constructed in Chicago before WWII. It had 860 apartments and 800 row houses and garden apartments. It also included Madden Park.

Problems

Sep 1, 1988

Faced problems with gang violence, shootings, and drug dealing. Also neglect from housing authority.

Demolition

Jan 1, 2002

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Deveolpment first started demolishing housing in 2002. It was finally completed in 2011.