Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how!
Mid Century Living
065 - The Lustron Home
The midcentury house that time forgot...the Lustron Home! Join us as we walk through the famed hallways of the Westchester Deluxe, or any other Lustron Home, and discover what made these unique homes so amazing. And did you know there are still hundreds of these houses around!? So sit back, put on your headphones, and listen to the Lustron Home episode!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:15
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YouTube Video on the Lustron Home
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SHOW NOTES:
National Trust for Historic Presentation - https://savingplaces.org/stories/lustrons-building-an-american-dream-house
Operation Magic Carpet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Magic_Carpet
Architectuul - https://architectuul.com/architecture/lustron-houses
Instant House Blog - http://instanthouse.blogspot.com/search?q=lustron (PHOTOS OF FLOORPLANS)
Lustron Research - https://lustronresearch.com/
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Others:
https://lynceans.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lustron-Corporation-steel-house-converted.pdf
https://www.connecticutlustrons.com/pages/the-unique-lustron
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
