1933 Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition

The Fair's theme that year was a Century of Progress, and celebrated man's innovations in architecture, science, technology and transportation.

Baked enamel and Rostone — a man-made type of masonry that could be molded into specific shapes and produced in various colors — were hailed as affordable and durable home construction options.

[1] As visitors passed through the homes during the fair, many bought plans and erected the designs in other states.

Also at the close of the exposition, in November 1934, the Lumber Industries House (designed by architect Ernest A. Grunsfeld, Jr.) was sold to Harry Joseph.

A Chicago lumber company executive, Joseph had the home taken down and shipped to his estate in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, where it was reassembled.