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1906 Earthquake Refugee Shacks view detail comment email this

The history and current condition of small cottages built in western San Francisco to house refugees following the 1906 earthquake and fire. "Of 5,610 shacks built in 1906-1907 only 27 remain." Includes historic photos, addresses for shacks still in existence, and images and additional material for selected homes. From the Western Neighborhoods Project, "a nonprofit organization formed to preserve and share the history and culture of the neighborhoods in western San Francisco."
http://www.outsidelands.org/shacks.php
Topics: California: History
Last updated Mar 22, 2006


HurricaneHousing.net view detail comment email this

"In an effort to help Hurricane victims find temporary housing, [this site] was developed for those wishing to post available housing or rental property. The website also allows visitors to search for temporary housing and provides other useful resources and links designed to help victims recover from the storm." Initiated by realtors in Lafayette, Louisiana.
http://www.hurricanehousing.net/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina
Last updated Feb 4, 2006


New Urban Guild view detail comment email this

This organization is an agent for traditional architectural designers and a nonprofit corporation that provides education "to assist in the design and construction of traditional urbanism and architecture." The site features details about "Katrina Cottages," which are designed to be small, temporary homes to replace those lost during Hurricane Katrina. The "Hurricane Katrina Renewal Tools" section includes a rebuilding checklist and plans for several Katrina cottages.
http://www.newurbanguild.com
Topics: Architecture, Hurricane Katrina
Last updated Mar 14, 2006





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