Our shrinking American home and its changing size
The article summarizes a 1940s viewpoint from architects and housing officials noting the home has grown smaller in perceived necessity. It cites factors like rising costs, women working, fewer domestic helps, and the rise of automobiles and urban living as drivers of smaller, streamlined houses and altered family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foundation
Federal Housing Administration
Ave
New York
Electric Kitchen Appealing in Manhattan Exhibit
The feature shows a model kitchen by General Electric at 249 River Street with a full suite of electric appliances. An electric dish washer garbage disposal electric sink center space saving refrigerator and storage options highlight convenience for homemakers. The push button range and electric hot water heater washing machine and rotary ironer are showcased alongside a 32 pound frozen food compartment and meat and vegetable drawers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmehes
MOG
Trey
General Electric
Charles H. Murray
River Street
Encom Beige: Fifth Avenue Model Trends It Appears
A fragmented note describes a contemporary Fifth Avenue model line described as modern and attractive. References to patient baking and a bemused tone hint at a lifestyle or product context, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encom
Bethroom Fetere
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Nowest
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Gilbert
Gilbert Hall of Science
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