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May 21st, 2008 at 2:20 pm
has anyone had any bulging tiles?
August 16th, 2008 at 11:02 am
The South Benton St Charles, MISSOURI entry doesn’t exist we drove up and down South Benton and didn’t see a Lustron.
November 23rd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Original Lustron parts available: Windows, 2′ x 2′ panels, Upper Kitchen Cabinet, Utility Cabinet, Drawers, Roof Panels, etc. Most parts are in excellent to good condition. Contact Terri @ (708) 712-2311 for more information.
January 6th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
i wish the person that took the photo of my house would have knocked on my door before talking the pictures. i can tell from the photo that i was home.
March 4th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
hello,
the plaque with the serial number of my house has been removed. i can not find my number. can anyone give me advice on how to go about finding my houses number?
thank you,
bjr
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Just wanted to let you know that I had intended to purchase a Lustron home here in Louisville, KY. I called my State Farm insurance agent to find out how much it would cost to insure. He told me that State Farm had sent out emails as early as 2003 and 2005 stating that they would no longer insure Lustron homes. He is even sending me a letter stating that so I can back out of the contract I had made on the home. As much as I loved the home, I couldn’t see buying a home that any future owners may not be able to insure. I didn’t check with any other insurance companies since I have been a loyal State Farm customer for years. So I can not tell you if other companies have the same restriction. But, if one company is refusing to insure the homes, others will soon follow.
September 10th, 2009 at 8:45 am
We have never had a problem getting our Ohio Lustron home insured. We use Farmer’s Insurance.
September 20th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
The home on Spruce St. in Dixon, IL is for sale at $65,000.00.
September 29th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
My Ohio Lustron (purchased in 2007) is insured through State Farm - it took a couple of days to track down the right person for approval, but my agent got it done.
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:09 am
Bill R. I am a Farmers insurance agent. I am trying to get a policy written for one of my clients. Underwriting department is telling me Farmers have never written and Lustron home before. I would like to get some more info from you if you could email me at cgonzenbach@farmersagent.com. Thank you
November 17th, 2009 at 8:17 am
2-foot by 4-foot by 3/16-inch cement-asbestos (also called “transite”) boards. Has this been a problem to sell a Lustron due to disclosure?
November 30th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
For Tim
No, however you have other asbestos in the chimny stack that is fryable, this can be removed and replaced with new flame retardant insulation. There is other small pieces in the frame construction, however its inside the first layer of metal and shouldn’t amount to be over a pound in total weight.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
In 1949 at the age if six, I moved into a new Lustron at 1113 Bydding Rd,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, but sadly it appears to no longer exist? Four of its neighbors (#’s 1121, 1125, 1208, and 1129 Bydding) are in the locator. Looking for contact with owners of those to perhaps share information, may have photographs from that time.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Getting ready to list a Lustron home in Shreveport, La. Need to know what things to base a listing price on. It sits on a corner double lot. Except for a broken window in is in excellant condition. Still has the orginal carpet which to my surprise is in good shape. It is a Lustron #3. Call me at 318-617-5774
April 25th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I JUST PURCHASED LUSTRON HOME IN BROOKFIELD, OHIO. i’m so intrigued by my “new” home, I thought I’D GO ONLINE to try to find information. I JUST CAN’T believe i found my very house on the map.haven’t got to the insurance. sure hope it’s not a problem. just signed papers today.
May 11th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Looking for info/specifications on the walls, unfortunately someone “defaced” my house prior to purchase. I would like to add a window by the front door, and need to know where the beams are, horizontal and vertical, can anyone help. Thanks
July 3rd, 2010 at 2:55 pm
We have a Lustron vanity, in good condition. Looking to sell it!
August 13th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Does anyone know where to find old ads from magazines, posters, etc. for the lustron? I have been looking aimlessly in every antique mall, shop, flea market, and on the web for collectible, original advertisements, but have found nothing.