| Between
1890 and 1930, more houses were built in the united
states than it all its previous history. Between 1948
and 1958 over thirteen million homes were built alone.
Perhaps it was inevitability - the country's population
was increasing in record numbers.
The
suburbs, once thought to be the modern Utopia,
were paving over prime agricultural land in increasing
numbers. Roads were constructed, driveways and
garages were designed for not one but two cars.
Suddenly, anyone could own a home. From the Sears
Modern homes at the turn of the century to the
pre-fabs of today, even middle income Americans
could afford a second home. The American Dream
is born.
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