Gonzaque Village facts for kids
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Gonzaque Village
Hacienda Village
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| City |  Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Watts |
| ZIP Code |
90002
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| Area code(s) | 323 |
Gonzaque Village is public housing project located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It is operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. It was built in 1942 on 17.6 acres (71,200 m2) of flat land. Its 71 one-story buildings have 182 units housing 437 residents.
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History
The housing project was originally known as Hacienda Village and was constructed in 1942. The project was exempt from World War II-related construction bans because low-income defense workers were slated to receive priority in the rental process. Due to war-related rations, the houses were constructed without many materials needed by the United States armed forces, particularly metal. The project was designed by Los Angeles architect Paul Revere Williams with eventual Beverly Hills mayor E. P. Dentzel acting as the general contractor. The project cost US$503,206 and was completed in May 1942.
In December 2000, the project was renamed Gonzaque Village in honor of Ozie B. Gonzaque, a longtime South Central Los Angeles resident known for her volunteer work in the area.
Emergency services
Police service
Los Angeles Police Department operates the nearby Southeast Community Police Station.
Education
The following Los Angeles Unified School District schools that serve the complex include:
- Compton Avenue Elementary School
- Markham Middle School
- Jordan High School
