Indiana, St. Joseph County, Mishawaka
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Veterans' Homes of Mishawaka, Inc., founded by veterans, 1946, built (1947-1949) to counter housing shortage after World War II. 315 houses built on battle-named streets to seven designs; innovative features: aluminum siding, complete kitchen and bath, central heating, landscaping. Part of national trend for planned suburban communities.
(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Veterans' Homes of Mishawaka, Inc., founded by veterans, 1946, built (1947-1949) to counter housing shortage after World War II. 315 houses built on battle-named streets to seven designs; innovative features: aluminum siding, complete kitchen and bath, central heating, landscaping. Part of national trend for planned suburban communities.(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.