The United States entered a prolonged period of prosperity in the years following World War II. Soldiers coming home set their sights on the suburbs, and the Lustron Corporation of Columbus, Ohio, was established to meet their demand for new homes. Lustron houses retain an impressive following nearly eighty years after they were first built, and I found one yesterday in Tipton.
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The United States entered a remarkable era of prosperity after World War II ended. Returning soldiers set their eyes on the suburbs, and the Lustron Corporation was established to meet their demand for housing. Nearly eighty years have passed since it was founded, but the company’s old homes maintain a fanatic following! I’ve written about Lustron homes in Muncie and Anderson, but a recent trip to Richmond revealed five in the Rose City.
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Lustron houses were early modular homes built entirely of enameled steel. I wrote about a pair of them in Anderson, Indiana, last week, unsure of any more nearby. Sure enough, I was alerted to a third mere minutes after the post went live! I’m glad that Cunningham’s Law still rings true.
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Most Midwestern cities boast an impressive array of old houses, but few capture my attention quite like a Lustron. Built in the years following World War II, Lustron houses echo the futuristic dreams of the past while enduring as symbols of innovation! Believe it or not, Anderson, Indiana, is home to two of them.
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Many Midwestern cities have streets lined with houses full of familiar features. My hometown of Muncie, Indiana, has a great slate of historic dwellings, but few stand out like a Lustron. From their iconic pastel hues to their sleek, steel panels, the unique homes represent a bygone era’s vision of the future! Believe it or not, five Lustron houses still stand within the city limits.
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