Step inside the fascinating world of kit homes. Explore their history and cultural impact across North America, especially during their peak from 1905 to 1945. Learn how to identify these mail-order houses and understand their enduring legacy. Dig into the industry’s rise and decline, industrial developments of kit homes, and their connections to race and gender in the early 20th century. By examining both the kit home industry and the people who lived in them, you uncover why they remain an important part of the architectural and cultural landscape. Click here for a promo video.
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