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UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Housing development, Levittown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
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H. Armstrong Roberts
Media ID 11928500
1950 1959 1950s America American Auto Automobile British Empire Cars Commonwealth Community Construction Construction Industry Development Driving East Eastern Usa Expansion Growth Home Housing Incidental People Keystone Land Vehicle Mid Atlantic Pennsylvania Region State Suburb
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This print captures the essence of post-war housing development in Levittown, Pennsylvania during the 1950s. The image showcases rows of neatly constructed homes, a symbol of America's rapid expansion and growth during this era.
The architecture of these houses reflects the common design trends of mid-century America, with clean lines and simple yet functional structures. The presence of cars parked outside each home highlights the rise of automobile culture in the United States at that time.
Levittown, known as a keystone state in the mid-Atlantic region, represents a thriving community built on principles of suburban living. This development played a significant role in shaping the landscape and lifestyle of Eastern USA during this period.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the ingenuity and innovation that fueled America's construction industry in the 1950s. The image evokes feelings of nostalgia for a time when neighborhoods were filled with families enjoying the American dream in their newly built homes.
H. Armstrong Roberts' skillful photography captures not just buildings but also moments in time - incidental people going about their daily lives amidst a backdrop of progress and prosperity. This archival piece is a testament to an important chapter in American history that continues to resonate with us today.
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