George Takes readers on a historical journey with his Shalercrest: A Defense Housing Project
During World War II, there was a housing shortage among factory workers. To help with the war effort, the federal government provided housing for defense laborers. One such region that was built in 1940 was called Shalercrest, which is located on Mt. Vernon in Shaler Township. George Kruth, 77, of Shaler lived in this 251-unit facility, so he is familiar with its history. [Read more…]