{"product_id":"levittown-the-first-50-years-9780738562285","title":"Levittown: The First 50 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the history of USA's first suburb and how the American Dream of owning a home became a real possibility for many.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen developer Abraham Levitt and his two sons conceived the idea for Levittown in 1946, they were probably unaware of the future impact of their radical concept - to build cellarless, affordable tract housing on Long Island farmland. Levittown\u003cbr\u003ebecame the prototype suburban community that has\u003cbr\u003ebeen mirrored in towns throughout America and around the world. This delightful photographic history chronicles the growth and development of Levittown as returning World War II GIs flocked to it in droves, attracted by the promise of the American Dream of becoming homeowners. Despite criticism of its \"stunning conformity,\" Levittown and its residents thrived as they raised families, started businesses, and created a close-knit community that exists to this day. This enchanting collection of photographs reveals the joys and struggles of Levittown's founders and residents as they carved their niche in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738562285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.40d","brand":"Margaret Lundrigan Ferrer, Tova Navarra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44207140864181,"sku":"9780738562285","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6b99bc0b-dc02-44fe-9574-5240bcb7eafd.jpg?v=1716907546","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/levittown-the-first-50-years-9780738562285","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}