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Ida B. Wells Homes were constructed for African American families in 1939-1941.
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It was the fourth public housing project constructed in Chicago before WWII. It had 860 apartments and 800 row houses and garden apartments. It also included Madden Park.
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Faced problems with gang violence, shootings, and drug dealing. Also neglect from housing authority.
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The United States Department of Housing and Urban Deveolpment first started demolishing housing in 2002. It was finally completed in 2011.
