Altgeld Gardens Homes is a Chicago Housing Authority public housing project located on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It sits on the border of Chicago and Riverdale, Illinois. The residents are 97% African-American according to the 2000 United States Census.

Why was Altgeld Gardens built?

Altgeld Gardens was built by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to satisfy the need for improved housing for African American veterans returning from World War II. In 1956, the project was transferred to the Chicago Housing Authority.

When was Altgeld Gardens built?

Altgeld Gardens was built in 1945 on the far south side of Chicago as a home for African American war industry workers during the Second World War. Cabrini Row Houses are one of the oldest CHA properties built in 1942 and was part of the larger Cabrini-Green neighborhood.