Nuggets From Helena: Carson Addition gave GIs an affordable place to live after WWII
America's economy boomed after World War II ended in mid-1945. GIs came home from the European and Pacific Theatres, got married, had children, att...
America's economy boomed after World War II ended in mid-1945. GIs came home from the European and Pacific Theatres, got married, had children, attended or finished school, began careers and needed affordable places to live. Builders responded to the soaring demand for affordable housing; Helena was no exception.In Helena, builder William (Bill) Avon Carson constructed the little Carson Addition just east of the State Capitol Complex. All Carson Addition homes were modest. Carson homes were priced between $11,000 and $13,000, met FHA standards and were approved under the GI Bill loan program for veterans.