Following World War II, there were not enough homes for returning veterans and their growing families. Lustron houses, pre-fabricated structures made of enamel steel, promised a solution with the ability to build 100 homes in one day. | via Living St. Louis | Nine PBS
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This is a Lustron Home. Designed by Carl Strandlund, the Lustron house was introduced in the late 1940s as a response to the post-WWII housing shortage. Made from prefabricated porcelain enameled steel, these homes were designed to be shipped and assembled anywhere, offering a quick solution to the growing need for housing (similar to a Sears kit). The fire-resistant material allowed for easy maintenance - no painting, no wallpaper, no nails, no wood, etc. The production of Lustron homes ceased
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