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Mass produced homes near Baytown plant face lessons learned
In Baytown area near the J. M. Hub er carbon black plant a company housing district grew from jungle to 23 homes built by Southa Tt American Houses. The firm produced ready factory built homes for Cities Service Oil, Phillips Petroleum, Humble Oil, and Aluminum Company of America since 1942. The article argues mass production in housing risks losses and highlights the shift to factory framing and pre cut components to speed erection while maintaining quality.
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Baytown
J. ML Huber
Southa Tt American
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Cities Serviee Oil Companys
Phillips Petroleum Company
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Alumin’ Company of America
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