Housing for Workers
Named for its location across the street from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad station and yards, Atchison Village was built by the U.S. government to house the first influx of workers for the new Kaiser shipyards in 1941. The modest 450-unit complex was hailed at the time as a cutting-edge example of worker housing. It was designed with winding streets, spacious yards, simple wood duplexes and fourplexes and a community center and park.Today, Atchison Village is a viable planned community that is a living part of the park. There is a park entrance sign as you enter the neighborhood.
Note: Visitors may view the village during a driving tour. However, please be aware that there are current residents that live in the housing units and there are no NPS staff at the site.
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
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Audio Stop: Atchison Village
This brief audio program takes a look at Atchison Village, a part of the housing that was build during the WWII Home Front, for shipyard workers.
Credit / Author:
NPS/Luther Bailey
Date created:
08/01/2023
Audio Transcript
Named for its location across the street from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad station and yards, Atchison Village was built by the U.S. government to house the first influx of workers for the new Kaiser shipyards in 1941.
The modest 450-unit complex was hailed at the time as a cutting-edge example of worker housing. It was designed with winding streets, spacious yards, simple wood duplexes and fourplexes and a community center and park.
Today, Atchison Village is a viable planned community that is a living part of the park. There is a park entrance sign as you enter the neighborhood.
Audio Stop: Atchison Village
This brief audio program takes a look at Atchison Village, a part of the housing that was build during the WWII Home Front, for shipyard workers.
Credit / Author:
NPS/Luther Bailey
Date created:
08/01/2023
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service