Dalworthington Gardens – Dalworthington Gardens, TX
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N 32° 42.107 W 097° 09.313
14S E 672921 N 3619731
Dalworthington Gardens (named that for its proximity to Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington) was established in 1934 as a subsistence homestead project by the Resettlement Administration.
Waymark Code: WMY9HN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2018
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Excerpt from Austin American Statesman dated 12/20/1933.
Under the Resettlement Administration the federal government bought tracts of land for subsistence homesteads of two to five acres. They built roads, parks, and a community center. The houses varied from three to five rooms in size. The remainder of the homestead was to be used for a garden, orchard, and pasture.
The government provided the cottages, outbuildings and orchard. They also provided seed and fertilizer for the first year's garden crop along with the necessary tools. A cow, a flock of chickens, and two shoats were also provided at the option of the homesteader.
The homesteaders made a small down payment and the remainder of the price was amortized over a 20-year period with low interest rates.
The homes were constructed by CWA workers. Dalworthington Gardens project will be completed and ready for occupancy April 1, 1934.
Project type: Other
Date built or created: 1934
Location: Dalworthington Gardens, TX Resettlement Project
City: Dalworthington Gardens
Condition: In need of renovation/repair
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