Holt Fairchild Plans Civilian Prefab Homes By Spring 1944
Arlington Mass December 8 Holt Fairchild Company owner of Chicopee prefab houses notes reorganizing capital for civilian market by next spring. A new 180000 square foot plant near Holyoke is planned with eight erection posts and 200 dealer franchises. The program includes $50000 in advertising and a tight shipping radius of 75 miles to 14 percent of the population. Shipped in sections, a two bedroom model can be erected in four hours by a small crew.
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Housing by prefabrication eyed for mass market
Mr. Rausch describes a factory built two bedroom model with integrated plumbing, wiring and wallpaper using an AFL union friendly cost structure. He estimates 1939 price levels plus financing could yield $25 to $28 monthly payments. The venture aims to speed housing with mass production and central plenum heating.
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