Construction
1968-1969
Construction began on the Scotland site in September of 1968. The land was almost completely cleared of all houses and trees (1960s-era developers rarely retained trees), and by November, several of the new structures had been framed out and the mansard roofing had shingles. Alan Siegel documented the project over the course of eight months, taking photographs at the site in September, October, November, and March. The buildings were finished by spring, and curbs, gutters, driveways and paved roads went in. Following FHA approval of the finished development, the first residents were able to move in starting in August of 1969.
Construction began on the Scotland site in September of 1968. The land was almost completely cleared of all houses and trees (1960s-era developers rarely retained trees), and by November, several of the new structures had been framed out and the mansard roofing had shingles. Alan Siegel documented the project over the course of eight months, taking photographs at the site in September, October, November, and March. The buildings were finished by spring, and curbs, gutters, driveways and paved roads went in. Following FHA approval of the finished development, the first residents were able to move in starting in August of 1969.
September 28, 1968
September 28, 1968
Clearing the land. Frances Palmer's house (center left photo) is the only one scheduled to remain.
Clearing the land. Frances Palmer's house (center left photo) is the only one scheduled to remain.
October 12, 1968
October 12, 1968
Leveling of the land and digging of the footing for the foundations.
Leveling of the land and digging of the footing for the foundations.
Siegel family exploring the footing trenches
Frances Palmer's house (background)
Some residents were temporarily housed in trailers on the Scotland land during construction
October 27, 1968
October 27, 1968
Foundations are built into the footing; land continues to be leveled and prepared. Some of the first framing goes up.
Foundations are built into the footing; land continues to be leveled and prepared. Some of the first framing goes up.
November 3, 1968
November 3, 1968
Framing is built out more completely; roofing is begun.
Framing is built out more completely; roofing is begun.
November 11, 1968
November 11, 1968
Some foundations still being laid. Small boys love construction!
Some foundations still being laid. Small boys love construction!
View from Seven Locks Road
November 17, 1968
November 17, 1968
Walls going up and shingles added to some units.
Walls going up and shingles added to some units.
Old vs. new
The old Scotland water pump
March 22, 1969
March 22, 1969
Snow-covered Scotland begins to take shape.
Snow-covered Scotland begins to take shape.
Scotland AME Zion Church
