Christeele Acres Historic District

Christeele Acres Historic District, located in Orem, Utah, is a notable residential area established in 1943 to provide housing for workers at the nearby Geneva Steel plant during World War II. Comprising 62 single-family homes and three duplexes, the district features houses built to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) standards, designed to accommodate small families with two bedrooms and around 700 square feet of living space. This historic district reflects the rapid transformation of Orem from a farming community to an industrial city, driven by wartime needs. The development of Christeele Acres is significant not only for its architectural style but also for its role in shaping postwar housing trends and community planning in the United States.