Lustron Homes

[Robert Pence]

Lustron Homes in Fort Wayne, Indiana
September 29, 2007

All photos Copyright © 2009 by Robert E Pence

Lustron Homes were factory-built and assembled on site 1948-1950. The exterior and interior surfaces and roof tiles are all porcelain-enameled steel, and so long as the enamel remains intact, they're impervious to any kind of rust or corrosion.

I obtained a list of these in Fort Wayne from the city's Department of Housing and Urban Development last February, and finally got around to photographing them. A good thing, too, because one of them won't be around much longer.

4127 Rosewood Drive
Demolition of this home is imminent to make way for Rosewood Professional Park. Arrangements are being made to preserve some components for historical record.










415 W Maple Grove Avenue






316 W Fleming Avenue






4105 Webster Street




1928 Glenwood Avenue
This is very unusual, definitely not a catalog item. I'm guessing an owner used components salvaged from one or more additional homes to add the breezeway, garage, and storage area.






3214 Parnell Avenue




1133 Somerset Lane




2510 Oakridge Road
Given Fort Wayne's relatively flat topography, this home has a rather dramatic setting. Windows have been changed and the entry porch has been enclosed.






Feel free to add on.

[Thundertubs]

Interesting.

[touraccuracy]

ah so pre-fab and generic suburban homes pre-date the 1960s. man these things are small. how many square feet do you think?

[HomeInMyShoes]

Wikipedia, your source for maybe slightly inaccurate, but useful information says this.

Thanks for showing these Robert. I've got a huge interest in this kind of stuff.

[rockyi]

Cool photos. We have many Lustron homes in this area, too. There's a couple just a few blocks from my home.

[KevinFromTexas]

Neat looking houses. I like the cozy yards.