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Place to Live, A

1948/16 min 7 sec/80 shots

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This 1948 documentary examines slum clearance and the construction of new housing in Philadelphia. Framed through urban renewal and city planning, it presents the city’s effort to address deteriorated neighborhoods and create improved places to live. The film considers how redevelopment reshapes the urban environment and responds to the needs of residents.

Provenance and rights

Original producer: Documentary Film Productions, Inc.
Collection: Prelinger Archives
Original title: Place to Live, A
Date: 1948-07-05T00:00:00Z
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain

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