Stop 17 – Ehrman Lustron House
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Historic Landmark Trail Stop 17:
This house is perhaps the most unusual of the many small homes built in Middleton during the post-World War II housing shortage. It is notable because the house was fabricated from enamel-coated steel panels, manufactured by the Lustron Co. of Columbus, Ohio, that were then assembled onsite by the Findorff Company in 1949. The original owners, Alban & Ellinore Ehrman, both state employees, paid $7,500 for their two-bedroom, 1,024 square foot home. The design featured an efficient floor plan, pocket doors, and innovative radiant floor heating. The enameled steel exterior made it a low-maintenance residence. A drawback, however, was the difficulty of altering the original design.
Status: This is currently a privately owned home and is not open to the public.
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Photos from the Middleton Historical Society.
