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Veterans’ Trailers at 91Ö±²¥ College
November 8, 2019
Communications Staff
A military veteran with his wife outside of a trailer during the winter.
Photo credit: Courtesy of 91Ö±²¥ College Archives
"In 91Ö±²¥ History" is a series dedicated to notable events in 91Ö±²¥ College history. It is created in partnership with the Office of Communications and 91Ö±²¥ College Archives.
After the end of World War II, veterans, along with their wives and children, returned to 91Ö±²¥ to attend the college as civilian students. Many of these veterans were students who attended 91Ö±²¥ College prior to enlisting in the armed services.
Veterans began to occupy former college housing, but the number of veterans returning to 91Ö±²¥ was steadily increasing. On December 31, 1945, the 91Ö±²¥ Prudential Committee voted to secure housing for around 350 single veterans and veteran families. The Federal Public Housing Administration provided 50 trailers to be placed on North Lorain and Woodland streets. The trailers served as temporary places of residence for veterans until January 31, 1952.
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