Overview

• Project Status: Built
• Building Type: dwelling, housing development, public housing
• Client: United States Housing Authority; Public Works Administration; Philadelphia Housing Authority

Location

E HILL CREEK DR near SHELDON ST, and ACKER ST
SE corner of ADAMS AVE and RISING SUN AVE (historical)
Philadelphia, PA

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Comments

A low rent housing project consisting of 258 dwelling units in 41 buildings (including Community Building, Power House and Stores) on a 24.5 acre site. Initial occupancy occurred on March 1, 1938; at this time Hill Creek was owned by the Federal Government, built by the Public Works Administration, and leased and operated by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Links to Other Databases

• PHMC Cultural Resources Database
• PhillyHistory.org - find historic photos near this building

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