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Hoonah Waterfront Showing Newly Built War Homes
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Summary
After the fire of 1944 the U.S. Government heard of the devastating loss of homes and donated homes en route to Guam intended for war relief. Eighty homes were built and are known as "War Homes."
Roosevelt Street Showing Newly Built War Homes
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After the fire of 1944 the U.S. Government heard of the devasting loss of homes and donated homes en route to Guam intended for war relief. Eighty homes were built and are known as "War Homes."
Second Street Showing Newly Built War Homes
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People and Places
Summary
After the fire of 1944 the U.S. Government heard of the devasting loss of homes and donated homes en route to Guam intended for war relief. Eighty homes were built and are known as "War Homes."
Old Flat Bed Truck during War Home Construction
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Hoonah Fire of 1944
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An old flatbed truck sits on Front Street amongst construction of the "war homes" post Hoonah fire of 1944.
War Home Construction
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Hoonah Fire of 1944
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The "war homes" during construction, post fire of 1944.
War Home Foundations
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Hoonah Fire of 1944
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Foundations for the "war homes" being built after the Hoonah fire of 1944.
Hoonah Winter Waterfront Early 1950s
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People and Places
Snowy Front Street Early 1950's
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People and Places
Newly Constructed War Homes Showing Hill Street
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People and Places
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The Territorial School on the hill among a few other buildings that did not burn in the fire of 1944 also shown.
Hoonah Front Street Showing Newly Constructed War Homes
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