Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 9, 1957
Caption:
'BOMBER CITY' FADES: Razing of temporary housing units which make up Willow Village, the "Bomber City" of World War II, is continuing with 72 buildings containing more than 400 apartments already leveled. Only two-thirds of the 3,068 apartment units which provided wartime emergency housing remain occupied and standing. The entire temporary development must be eliminated by July 1, 1958, according to state law. Meanwhile, plans continue for building some 5,000 privately owned homes on the Village property.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 24, 1955
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WILLOW VILLAGE BUILDERS: Pictured on the grounds of Christ Lutheran Church in Willow Village are nine of the 10 general partners and the two limited partners of the Willow Development Co., which yesterday signed a purchase agreement calling for redevelopment of the 1,641-acre Willow Village area. Left to right, they are: (front row) Fred Gattegno of Royal Oak, Sidney C. Barnes, A. Richard Tischler and Harry C. Davidson, all of Detroit, and Stephen Lanyi of Oak Park; (second row), Justin McCaslin, realtor, and Fred Palma, dairy owner, both of Ypsilanti township (limited partners), Jack Gattegno of Royal Oak (brother of Fred Gattegno) and Samuel Seyburn of Detroit (top row) Morton Graddis and Milton M. Howard, both of Detroit. Not pictured is the 10th generation partner, Arthur Howard of Detroit, twin brother of Milton Howard.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 26, 1954
Caption:
CLOTHESLINES, BUT NO TREES: The peak-roofed housing units (top), latest to be erected at Willow Village, are generally well-tended and maintained. This view from the backyard of one row of units, looking toward the front porches of another, demonstrates the temporary nature of planning for the development. Note coal boxes and oil tanks near the front porches, the absence of natural foliage and the "community clothesline" in the backyard. Below is a view of older, flat-roofed apartment units in the so-called Clay Hill section of the Village. It emphasizes that the units were designed for temporary use and would deteriorate without constant maintenance.