Levittown Construction Photograph Collection
Dublin Core
Title
Levittown Construction Photograph Collection
Subject
Construction equipment
Levittown, NY--History
Long Island--History
Suburbs--United States
Dwellings--United States--Design and Construction
Dwellings--New York (State)--Levittown--History
Levittown, NY--History
Long Island--History
Suburbs--United States
Dwellings--United States--Design and Construction
Dwellings--New York (State)--Levittown--History
Description
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
Michael O'Connor
Date
c. 1948-c. 1970s
Contributor
Michael Curtis
Rights
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Coverage
Levittown, NY
Collection Items
Levittown Construction Photographs Collection Finding AidFinding aid for the Levittown Construction Photographs Collection
Crew working on lawn of a Levitt houseA work crew working on the lawn of a finished Levittown home.
Crews working on lawns of Levitt housesWork crews working on the lawns outside of completed Levittown homes. One worker pushing a wheelbarrow is in the foreground.
Contract Signing DayA photograph of people signing rental and homeowner contracts for homes in Levittown, NY on August 18, 1949.