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A lively and informative history of the mobile home in the United States over six decadesextensively illustrated with period photographs and vivid portraits of the people who live in mobile homes and the industry pioneers who designed and built them.In Wheel Estate, Allan Wallis offers a lively and informative history of the mobile home in the United States over six decades. His colorful account, extensively illustrated with period photographs and vivid portraits of the people who live in mobile homes and the industry pioneers who designed and built them, will inform and amuse anyone curious about this American phenomenon.Beginning with the travel trailers of the late 1920s and 1930swith models that were built like yachts or unfolded like Polaroid camerasWallis moves through the World War II era, when the industry mushroomed as trailers became homes for thousands of defense workers, to the post war era, when trailers became yearround housing. The industry responded with new modelsnow called mobile homesthat tried to strike a balance between house and vehicle, even as owners built their own often fanciful additions (including one mobile home complete with Egyptian pylons).Carrying the story up to the present, Wallis links the need for mobile homes to continuing housing crises. He traces regulations and reforms aimed at linear living, arguing in the end that manufactured housing remains distinctively American and embodies fundamental national ideas of home and community.
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I really enjoyed 'The Rise and Decline of Mobile Homes.' It offers a balanced look at the history and how mobile homes have evolved. As someone who's interested in real estate, I found the insights particularly valuable. Highly recommend it to anyone curious about this aspect of housing!
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Emma Wu
Engaging Read with Great Insights
I picked this up on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The author does a fantastic job of weaving facts and stories, making the topic engaging. I especially loved the anecdotes from mobile homeowners. It's a must-read for those interested in housing trends!
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Mike Johnson
Well-Written but Somewhat Biased
The book is well-written and informative, but I felt it leaned a bit too much towards the negatives of mobile homes without giving enough credit to their benefits. Still, it sparked some good discussions in our book club about affordable housing. Worth the read for sure!
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Liam O'Connor
Not What I Expected
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. While the topic is interesting, I found the pacing slow and some sections dragged on. It felt more academic than I was hoping for, but there were still some good pieces of information. Just didn't meet my expectations.
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