The History of a Postwar Prefabricated Housing Experiment
by
Thomas T. Fetters
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
Advertised as “a new standard for living,” the Lustron Home was introduced in 1948 in response to the urgent need for housing for veterans returning from World War II and their rapidly growing families. These enameled steel, prefabricated houses became very popular, and were heavily promoted from...