Flier from the Good Housekeeping Stran-Steel Home tour

The Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition was part of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. The Fair's theme that year was a Century of Progress, and celebrated man's innovations in architecture, science, technology and transportation. The "Homes of Tomorrow" exhibition was one of the most noteworthy exhibits of the Fair, and showcased man's modern innovations in architecture, design, and building materials. 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Worlds Fair is any of various large expositions held since the mid-19th century. ... A 1933 Century of Progress worlds fair poster The Century of Progress International Exposition was a Worlds Fair held in Chicago, Illinois from 1933-1934 to celebrate Chicagos centennial. ... Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, a master builder, from αρχι- chiefs, leader , builder, carpenter)[1] is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... Part of a scientific laboratory at the University of Cologne. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ...

In addition to several unique art deco and contemporary designs for a dozen model homes, futuristic home furnishings and accoutrements such as a personal helicopter pad were anticipated. Several architects and firms used the model homes to demonstrate their techniques for the pre-fabricated home and new materials. Baked enamel and rostone — a man-made type of masonry that could be molded into specific shapes and produced in various colors — were hailed as affordable and durable home construction options. Asheville City Hall. ... A helicopter is an aircraft which is lifted and propelled by one or more horizontal rotors consisting of two or more rotor blades. ... now. ... In a discussion of art technology, enamel (or vitreous enamel, or porcelain enamel in American English) is the colorful result of fusion of powdered glass to a substrate through the process of firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. ...

The following homes were showcased in the exhibit which ran the duration of the fair:

• Weibolt-Rostone House, Walter Schuler, Architect
• Good Housekeeping Stran-Steel House and Stran-Steel Garden Home, O'Dell & Wirt C. Rowland, Architects
• House of Tomorrow, George Fred Keck, Architect
• Masonite House: Frazier & Raftery, Architects
• Armco Ferro Enamel Frameless Steel House, Robert Smith, Jr. Architect
• House for Brick Manufacturers Association of America: Andrew N. Rebori, Architect
• Florida Tropical House, Robert Law Weed, Architect
• American Forest Products & Lumber Industries House: Ernest A. Grunsfeld, Jr. Architect
• General House, Inc., Howard T. Fisher, Architect
• Design for Living Home, John C.B. Moore and Horsley & Wood, Architects
• Cypress Log Cabin
• Universal Houses' Country Home.

After the exposition ended in 1936, several of the homes were put on barges and moved across the lakes to Indiana and Illinois. A few were moved to Chicago suburbs while five were placed at Beverly Shores to help spark development in the late 30's. The development never happened; however, the Indiana park service maintained the homes after the original occupants moved. Five of the original homes have survived the last 70 years on the shores of Lake Michigan and are being restored by individual owners. As visitors passed through the homes during the fair, many bought plans and erected the designs in other states. 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one in the group located entirely within the United States. ...

References

• Century of Progress Anticipates Homes of Tomorrow. American Home, 10:18-19, June 1933.
• Chicago and Tomorrow's House? Pencil Points, 14:245-251, June 1933.
• Exhibits at Century of Progress Exhibition: Houses Constructed for the Home and Industrial Arts Exhibit (Floor Plans).

• Architectural Record, 73: supplement, May 1933.

External links

• Homes of Tomorrow - Dr. Monica Brooks
• Indiana Dunes, A Century of Progress - The World's Fair Homes