Description: Levittown, New York, Images of America, Paperback Discover the history of USA's first suburb and how the American Dream of owning a home became a real possibility for many.When developer Abraham Levitt and his two sons conceived the idea for Levittown in 1946, they were probably unaware of the future impact of their radical concept - to build cellarless, affordable tract housing on Long Island farmland. Levittownbecame the prototype suburban community that hasbeen mirrored in towns throughout America and around the world. This delightful photographic history chronicles the growth and development of Levittown as returning World War II GIs flocked to it in droves, attracted by the promise of the American Dream of becoming homeowners. Despite criticism of its "stunning conformity," Levittown and its residents thrived as they raised families, started businesses, and created a close-knit community that exists to this day. This enchanting collection of photographs reveals the joys and struggles of Levittown's founders and residents as they carved their niche in American history.
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Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9780738562285
Book Title: Levittown : the FIRST 50 Years
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6.5in
Author: Tova Navarra, Margaret Lundrigan Ferrer
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Subjects & Themes / Regional (See Also Travel / Pictorials), United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Pictorials (See Also Photography / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 1997
Genre: Photography, Travel, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
