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1939 NY World's Fair - Town of Tomorrow
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The Town of Tomorrow
House # 2- The House of Plywood
Architect: A. Lawrence Kocherl
Furnishings by: Modernage
House # 2 - The House of Plywood
This four-room (and one bath) house was primarily designed for a married couple with one child. To meet this requirement there are two bedrooms, an ample-sized living room, and a well planned kitchen and utility room. Features of the plan include an attractive, half-round dining alcove, and a spacious enclosed porch. The architect states that this house can be built in the New York area for about $4,000 to $5,000.
House 2 blueprint
This is called The House of Plywood because Douglas Fir Plywood has been used for the facing of exterior walls, wall and roof sheathing, interior wall finishes (with the exception of one bedroom which is in wallpaper over plywood), and subflooring throughout.
Major sponsors are listed on the front cover and full details as to products used in this house are given in following paragraphs. Readers are advised to consult these manufacturers for names of local distributors and any other desired information. This is one of the five GE All Electric Homes shown in the Town of Tomorrow. All lighting is planned according to standards of the National Better Light-Better Sight Bureau and electric wiring is installed according to General Electric Home Wiring recommendations.
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House 2 - The Plywood House- Sitting room and porch. Photo Courtesy of the New York Public Library - 1684865
House 2 - The Plywood House - rear From the Gottscho-Schleisner Collection (Library of Congress)
Furnishings and decorations are by Modernage Furniture Company, 162 East 33rd Street, New York, from whom prices and full information can be obtained or from their exhibit in the Home Furnishings Building.