According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America, an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

The beauty and functionality of asbestos sidewalls. With a visit to Levittown, N.Y. and an interview with Norman Denny, vice president of materials for Levitt & Sons, builders. An excellent film on Fifties standardized building processes.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America.

Watch the film here, then open the archive record for its full description and file details.

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Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesAccording to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

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