Illinois

Statewide: The timeless appeal of a Lustron home

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published June 26, 2024 at 5:35 PM CDT

Lustron produced prefabricated enameled steel houses post WWII. They were seen as a cheaper and faster way to provide housing for returning G.I.s. Developed by a Chicago inventor, Lustron houses served their purpose at the time. But for many, they remain a place to call home. Tag along as we visit with a pair of Lustron owners in Illinois.

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