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Defense housing. Ben Morrell Project, Norfolk, Virginia. Construction of the steel frame units. This project is being built by the Navy at a cost of $3,356,000 to house married enlisted personnel and civilians employed at the Norfolk naval base. Of the 1,362 units, 1,062 were completed by June 1, 19
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Defense housing. Ben Morrell Project, Norfolk, Virginia. Construction of the steel frame units. This project is being built by the Navy at a cost of $3,356,000 to house married enlisted personnel and civilians employed at the Norfolk naval base. Of the 1,362 units, 1,062 were completed by June 1, 19

United States. Office For Emergency Management, Palmer, Alfred T. · 1941-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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Credit lineDefense housing. Ben Morrell Project, Norfolk, Virginia. Construction of the steel frame units. This project is being built by the Navy at a cost of $3,356,000 to house married enlisted personnel and . 1941-01-01. United States. Office For Emergency Management, Palmer, Alfred T.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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