Lustron Homes Traditional Geocache
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You are looking for a magnetic key holder. After finding the cache
please take the short drive around the cul-de-sac that this cache
is at the entrance. There are many fine examples of this house
contained therein.
The Lustron houses were prefabricated steel houses developed in the
post-World War II era United States in response to the shortage of
houses for returning GIs.
The majority of Lustron homes were two bedroom, 1,085 square feet
(100.8 m2) "Westchester" models. Other standard models included a
three bedroom version. Virtually every exposed wall and ceiling
surface, inside and out, consisted of baked on enamel steel panels.
The exteriors came in four colors: 'Maize Yellow', 'Dove Gray'
'Surf Blue' and 'Desert Tan'. Window trim was most often ivory.
Sliding doors that disappear into wall pockets were used for the
bedrooms and bathroom. The living room and master bedrooms had
built-in wall units. The kitchen often featured a combination
washing machine-dish washer by Thor. This odd unit designed just
for Lustron homes also incorporated the kitchen sink.
Lustron homes still stand in 30 states. Many have been modified
with expansions, remodeled kitchens, vinyl windows, conventional
roofs, new heating systems, sheet-rocked interior walls, painted
exteriors, vinyl siding and new roofs. A small group of Lustron
owners are preserving the original condition of their Lustron homes
and are urging others to do the same. Very few entirely original
Lustron homes exist because some of the features didn't work well.
Early on, most Lustron owners removed the odd "Thor"-brand
combination washing machine / dish washer because it didn't work
well. In cold regions, the ceiling radiant heat systems were often
replaced with more effective heating methods.
If you enjoy your visit please take the time to drive out to Aurora
to see some more!
Aurora Lustron Home Tour by G.O. John and
Carol
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