Swanson Homes Demolition Ends an Era
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The Swanson Homes, a historic 10-acre public housing complex built in 1941 to house WWII workers, are being demolished — marking the end of an era for Portsmouth. Named after Virginia governor Claude A. Swanson, the community once served low-income families for decades but later became associated with crime. Now, with no clear plans for the vacant land, the future of this historic site remains uncertain as a chapter closes in the neighborhood’s long and complex story. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5960cb2a23339665
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