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2409 ELM / One of three Lustron Homes in Quincy / Model MO2 : “Desert Tan”
> Prefabricated enameled steel houses developed in the post-World War II era U.S. in response to the shortage of homes for returning G.I.s > To find more of these rare structures, visit lustronlocator.com
1948 / LUSTRON / CARL STRANDLUND industrialist & inventor
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ZWICK ROW / 2428-2444 COLLEGE AVE
> Collection of five houses each with captivating Moderne features > Wall systems framed with wood and covered by 2.5” reinforced concrete & stucco
> Leo Zwick lived at 2428 College for over 50 years > Zwick Row is a designated Local Historic District
1939 / ART MODERNE / BAUHAUS & ZWICK designers & builders
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EARNEST CHATTEN HOUSE / 2336 OAK ST
> Considered by many the architect’s most original statement > Freeflowing geometry is wrapped with a taut cement skin > Private residence today, restored by its current owners
1939 / ART MODERNE / CHARLES BEHRENSMEYER architect
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