1
10
12
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Title
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Robert L. Harrison Long Island Photograph Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cemeteries--New York (State)--Long Island
Churches--New York (State)--Long Island
Fire stations--New York (State)--Long Island
Historic Buildings--New York (State)--Long Island
Historic sites--New York (State)--Long Island
Monuments & memorials- -New York (State)--Long Island
Parks- -New York (State)--Long Island
Plaques- -New York (State)--Long Island
Railroads--New York (State)--Long Island
Sculptures- -New York (State)--Long Island
Statues- -New York (State)--Long Island
Long Island (N.Y.)
Description
An account of the resource
The collection contains color photographs of Long Island taken by photographer Robert L. Harrison between 2000 and 2007. Included are photographs of historic sites and buildings, graveyards, monuments, plaques, statues, sculptures, parks, firehouses, wildlife, churches, railroads, nature scenes, and candid shots of Long Islanders.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Harrison, Robert L.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2000-2007
Contributor
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Booth, Jeanne
Rights
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Hofstra University is the copyright holder of this photograph. Permission to copy or publish any portion of the Hofstra University collection must be given by Hofstra University.
Coverage
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Long Island, N.Y.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Republican convention.
Creator
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Harrison, Robert L
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 2004.
Contributor
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Booth, Jeanne
Rights
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Hofstra University is the copyright holder of this photograph. Permission to copy or publish any portion of the Hofstra University collection must be given by Hofstra University.
Format
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Photograph
Identifier
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Hofstra University Library Special Collections
1-109
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, N.Y.
Description
An account of the resource
A photograph of Ed & Angela Powers and an unidentified individual at a Republican Convention. Ed Powers is holding a plaque.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Levittown (N.Y.)
Politics & government--New York (State)
Political parties--United States
Levittown (N.Y.)
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Title
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Levittown Collection of Stewart Bird
Description
An account of the resource
The Levittown Collection of Stewart Bird at Hofstra University Special Collections is comprised of documents and VHS video images used in research for Stewart Bird's documentary "Building the American Dream: about Levittown, Long Island, New York. Bird's documentary was produced for Cablevision TV. There are also materials relating to Levittown, Pennsylvania.
The collection contains 26 video tapes and one reel-to-reel audio tape. There are also documents including video logs and transcripts, which correspond to the tapes. The content includes images of Levittown throughout the years, interviews, and notes about editing. A list of video tapes is available in each box.
Documents in the collection include clippings, correspondence, publications, records, and video-related documents.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
J. Boucher
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1944-2003 (bulk dates: 1992-1994)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Levittown, PA
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Document
A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Lease Agreement for Levitt Home p. 1
Description
An account of the resource
The first page of a lease agreement for a Levittown home with covenants the tenant agreed to abide by during his occupancy of the home.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1948
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Rental housing--New York (State)
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Levittown (N.Y.)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Scanned document
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown (N.Y.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Levitt and Sons
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Lease/Rental Contract
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Levittown Collection of Stewart Bird Box/Folder 1-13
covenants
Lease
Levittown (N.Y.)
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown History Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Architects and housing developers -- New York (State) – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Manhasett
Levittown (N.Y.)
Levittown (N.Y.) -- History
Levitt, William, 1907-1994
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Description
An account of the resource
This collection concerns the early years of Levittown, NY, from its planning stages to its completion. It documents the planners, construction methods, social impact, news media, home design, and history of Levittown (N.Y.), Levitt and Sons, and post-war housing on Long Island.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1930s to 1970s (Primarily 1947-1951)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Curtis, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Manhasett, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Map of Levittown circa. 1970s
Subject
The topic of the resource
Levittown (N.Y.)
Levittown (N.Y.)--Maps.
Real estate business--New York (State)
Description
An account of the resource
A map of Levittown, NY from a mailer for the real-estate company Levittown Equities Inc.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1970s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Map
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Levittown Equities Inc
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Advertising mailer
advertising mailer
Levittown (N.Y.)
Levittown Equities Inc
map
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown Construction Photograph Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Construction equipment
Levittown, NY--History
Long Island--History
Suburbs--United States
Dwellings--United States--Design and Construction
Dwellings--New York (State)--Levittown--History
Description
An account of the resource
Collection is comprised of largely 8x10 black and white photos taken circa 1948. The photographs depict construction workers and craftsmen engaged in a variety of tasks, including street paving, painting, pouring concrete, and operating heavy machinery, in Levittown and the surrounding areas. Also included are photographs of construction supplies, vehicles, and equipment. In addition, a particularly noteworthy photograph shows individuals signing rental leases or homeowner's contracts.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Michael O'Connor
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1948-c. 1970s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Document
A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown Construction Photographs Collection Finding Aid
Subject
The topic of the resource
Levitt, William, 1907-1904.
Construction equipment
Levittown (N.Y.)--History
Long Island--History
Suburbs--United States
Dwellings--United States--Design and construction
Dwellings--New York (State)--Levittown--History
Levittown (N.Y.)
Long Island (N.Y.)
Photographs
Construction workers
Craftsmen
Description
An account of the resource
Finding aid for the Levittown Construction Photographs Collection
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
M. O'Connor
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Levittown Construction Photographs Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1948-c. 1970s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDf document
Language
A language of the resource
English
Date Created
Date of creation of the resource.
Aug. 28, 2008
Construction equipment
construction workers
craftsment
dwellings
Dwellings; Houses
Levittown (N.Y.)
Long Island History
photographs
suburban homes
suburbs--United States
William Levitt
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown History Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Architects and housing developers -- New York (State) – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Manhasett
Levittown (N.Y.)
Levittown (N.Y.) -- History
Levitt, William, 1907-1994
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Description
An account of the resource
This collection concerns the early years of Levittown, NY, from its planning stages to its completion. It documents the planners, construction methods, social impact, news media, home design, and history of Levittown (N.Y.), Levitt and Sons, and post-war housing on Long Island.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1930s to 1970s (Primarily 1947-1951)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Curtis, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Manhasett, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Model #5 of first homes built by Abraham Levitt & Sons
Description
An account of the resource
Artist's rendition of Model #5 home for the initial wave of houses for Levittown.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Architectural Rendering--New York (State)--Levittown
Levittown, NY
Suburban homes -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
ca. 1948
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Image is property of Nassau County Division of Parks Recreation and Museums, Nassau County Photo Archives Center.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Architectural rendering
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph, Print, or Drawing
architectural renderings
Levitt & Sons
Levittown (N.Y.)
Long Island Homes
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown History Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Architects and housing developers -- New York (State) – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Manhasett
Levittown (N.Y.)
Levittown (N.Y.) -- History
Levitt, William, 1907-1994
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Description
An account of the resource
This collection concerns the early years of Levittown, NY, from its planning stages to its completion. It documents the planners, construction methods, social impact, news media, home design, and history of Levittown (N.Y.), Levitt and Sons, and post-war housing on Long Island.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1930s to 1970s (Primarily 1947-1951)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Curtis, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Manhasett, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Interior of model house in Levitt development
Subject
The topic of the resource
Levittown (N.Y.)
Dwellings – New York State – Levittown
Suburban homes -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of the decorated and furnished interior of a model house in the Levitt development.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
ca. 1950-1951
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Image is property of Nassau County Division of Parks Recreation and Museums, Nassau County Photo Archives Center.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photograph
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph, Print, or Drawing
Interior decoration
Levittown (N.Y.)
Model houses
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown History Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Architects and housing developers -- New York (State) – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Manhasett
Levittown (N.Y.)
Levittown (N.Y.) -- History
Levitt, William, 1907-1994
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Description
An account of the resource
This collection concerns the early years of Levittown, NY, from its planning stages to its completion. It documents the planners, construction methods, social impact, news media, home design, and history of Levittown (N.Y.), Levitt and Sons, and post-war housing on Long Island.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1930s to 1970s (Primarily 1947-1951)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Curtis, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Manhasett, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
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Aerial view of Island Trees area before construction of Levitt homes
Description
An account of the resource
Aerial photograph of Island Trees area prior to the construction of the Levitt & Sons development.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
ca. 1947
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Image is property of Nassau County Division of Parks Recreation and Museums, Nassau County Photo Archives Center.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Levittown (N.Y.) -- Aerial Photographs
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photograph
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown (N.Y.)
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph, Print, or Drawing
aerial photographs
Island Trees
Levittown (N.Y.)
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown History Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Architects and housing developers -- New York (State) – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Manhasett
Levittown (N.Y.)
Levittown (N.Y.) -- History
Levitt, William, 1907-1994
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Description
An account of the resource
This collection concerns the early years of Levittown, NY, from its planning stages to its completion. It documents the planners, construction methods, social impact, news media, home design, and history of Levittown (N.Y.), Levitt and Sons, and post-war housing on Long Island.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1930s to 1970s (Primarily 1947-1951)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Curtis, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Manhasett, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Model house in Levitt development
Description
An account of the resource
Artist's conception illustration of ranch-style model home for Levitt development.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Image is property of Nassau County Division of Parks Recreation and Museums, Nassau County Photo Archives Center.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Architectural Rendering--New York (State)--Levittown
Dwellings – New York State – Levittown
Suburban homes -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Architectural rendering
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown (N.Y.)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
ca. 1950-1951
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph, Print, or Drawing
architectural rendering
Levittown (N.Y.)
Long Island Homes
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown Construction Photograph Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Construction equipment
Levittown, NY--History
Long Island--History
Suburbs--United States
Dwellings--United States--Design and Construction
Dwellings--New York (State)--Levittown--History
Description
An account of the resource
Collection is comprised of largely 8x10 black and white photos taken circa 1948. The photographs depict construction workers and craftsmen engaged in a variety of tasks, including street paving, painting, pouring concrete, and operating heavy machinery, in Levittown and the surrounding areas. Also included are photographs of construction supplies, vehicles, and equipment. In addition, a particularly noteworthy photograph shows individuals signing rental leases or homeowner's contracts.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Michael O'Connor
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1948-c. 1970s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Contract Signing Day
Subject
The topic of the resource
House buying--New York (State)--Levittown
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
Description
An account of the resource
A photograph of people signing rental and homeowner contracts for homes in Levittown, NY on August 18, 1949.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
August 18, 1949
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael Curtis
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Levittown, NY
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photograph
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph, Print, or Drawing
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Levittown Contruction Photographs Collection, Box 1 Folder 10
contract signing
home buying
Levittown (N.Y.)
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Title
A name given to the resource
Levittown Construction Photograph Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Construction equipment
Levittown, NY--History
Long Island--History
Suburbs--United States
Dwellings--United States--Design and Construction
Dwellings--New York (State)--Levittown--History
Description
An account of the resource
Collection is comprised of largely 8x10 black and white photos taken circa 1948. The photographs depict construction workers and craftsmen engaged in a variety of tasks, including street paving, painting, pouring concrete, and operating heavy machinery, in Levittown and the surrounding areas. Also included are photographs of construction supplies, vehicles, and equipment. In addition, a particularly noteworthy photograph shows individuals signing rental leases or homeowner's contracts.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Michael O'Connor
Date
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c. 1948-c. 1970s
Contributor
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Michael Curtis
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Coverage
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Levittown, NY
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Title
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Crews working on lawns of Levitt houses
Subject
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Dwellings--United States--Design and construction
Planned communities -- New York (State) -- Levittown
House construction -- New York (State) – Levittown
Description
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Work crews working on the lawns outside of completed Levittown homes. One worker pushing a wheelbarrow is in the foreground.
Date
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c. 1948
Contributor
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Michael Curtis
Rights
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Coverage
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Levittown, NY
Format
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Photograph
Type
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Photograph, Print, or Drawing
Identifier
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Levittown Contruction Photographs Collection, Box?Folder 1-33
House construction
Levittown (N.Y.)