The History of Mid-Century Ranches in Middle America
This week, lets get into the history of mid-century ranches in the midwest. After all, it helps to know where we’re coming from before we plan where to go next.
The main message here is that history happens in a context. The materials, style, choices, and culture that add up to a mid-century ranch all come from somewhere.
We'll cover:
Why MCM history matters to a Mid Mod Remodeler
Where the term "Mid-Century Modern" comes from
How International Modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright set up the style
The basics of the Post War Building Boom
The dark side of MCM history (it's racism)
The culture war…
The skinny
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