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March 5th, 2008 at 12:38 am
I see no info. on how to re-finish an enamel panel. Is it possible? If ext. panels have some rust at edges, SOMETHING must be done. If sand/paint as in auto body methods are incorrect what’s the alternative: ONLY ? replacement panels. Sounds like humting for hens teeth to me. dm StLMO
Thinking about buying one of the two Lustrons in Edwardsville,IL: the one @1320 Grand is fgor sale @ A.P> $102,000.
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:14 pm
The Arlington Heritage Alliance (Arlington, Virginia) is sponsoring a bus trip to NYC from Arlington for an exclusive tour of the Museum of Modern Art’s “Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling” exhibit that prominently features the Lustron House saved by Arlington County.
Join us for an AHA Educational Tour:
“Steel” Away to NYC!
See Arlington’s own all-steel “Lustron” home rebuilt inside the Museum of Modern Art as part of the exhibit: “Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling.”
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Travel to NYC by motor coach. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the exhibit with MoMA curators, learn the fascinating history of these prefabricated houses and the exciting preservation story of Arlington’s Lustron. View the highly praised “Home Delivery” exhibit that the NY Times dubbed “a delightful surprise” and the Associated Press called “an engrossing survey of the prefab movement.” Don’t miss it—this is the last weekend of the exhibit!
Register by October 1st
For more information go to: http://www.arlingtonheritage.org
To view and print a registration form, go to: http://www.capaccess.org/arlingtonheritage/GRAPHICS/MoMABusTripFlyer.pdf
March 29th, 2009 at 6:01 am
I have a beautifully maintained and restored Lustron home for sale in Indianola, IA, 12 miles south of Des Moines.
This is a 2BR, 1BA style with a 1 car Lustron detached garage. The homeowners also added a japanese garden behind the home, as well as a 3+ car detached shop.
The home is offered at $119,900.
http://www.soldincentraliowa.com/property.asp?id_property=147761
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Hey! I just purchased a Lustron House. The one in Michigan on Ashland. I am in search of spare parts, advice and suggestions. Frankly any assistance that I can get in maintaining this home. It is in good condition, but the exterior panels are starting to require a bit of painting. Also any suggestions on exterior caulking?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:05 am
UP FOR AUCTION SEPT. 5th @ 10:00 AM, JUST EAST OF MOWEAQUA, ILLINOIS,62550—2 & 3 BEDROOM LUSTRONS AND A SINGLE CAR GARAGE. HAVE TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND REMOVED FROM PROPERTY NO LATER THAT NOV. 8th, 2009. REGISTERED, ON LOCATOR, AN D INCLUDED IN ILLINOIS PHOTOS. CHECK WEBSITE…BIDDERSANDBUYERS.COM (CLICK ON STAR ABOVE BLACK LAMENDOLA BANNER IN ”REALESTATE,HOMES,COMMERCIAL” OFFERINGS BANNER PAGE. USE ID# 5614 ON WEBSITE AUCTION ZIP.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:38 am
IS THERE A NEWS LETTER THAT IS MAILED TO ”LUSTRON” PEOPLE ON A REGULAR BASIS? IF SO, WHAT IS THE NAME AND WHOM I GET INTO TOUCH WITH TO PUT IN AN AD ON THE ABOVE LUSTRONS GOING UP FOR AUCTION
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:14 am
OPEN HOUSE…AUG.23, 1PM-3PM
September 6th, 2009 at 9:14 am
SEPT. 5th AUCTION RESULTS ……3 BEDROOM (IN EXCELLENT CONDITION..WILL BE RE-ASSEMBLED) SOLD FOR $1500.00. THE 2 BEDROOM (FOR PARTS) SOLD FOR $1000.00. THE SINGLE CAR GARAGE SOLD FOR $150.00. THE GARAGE WILL GO WITH THE 3 BEDROOM HOUSE….AS THE SAME PERSON BOUGHT ALL 3 UNITS. THE LOW PRICES WERE THE RESULT OF NOT KNOWING THE COST OF DISASSEMBLING THE UNITS, AND REMOVING THEM TO A NEW LOCATION AND REASSEMBLE. THE WINNING BIDDER WILL BE DOING THE DISASSEMBLY HIMSELF, AS HE IS IN THIS TYPE BUSINESS.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hi all,
I very much admire the Lustron. Hey, I have owed three Airstreams..and stil do.
I heard about the Lustron as there was one in my hometown of Rockville CT, at 40 Davis Ave.
long story short I would like to by one, either in CT or near Greenville OH or Brooksville FL.
HELP!
Thanks
Dan
October 5th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Dan,
Are you looking for a Lustron that is standing or would you be interested in one in Southern Illinios (Olney, IL) that would need to be disassembled and moved. I am relocating and trying to deside if I want to move it myself or sell it. Let me know if this might be of interest or not. Emial me at mwhite@birch.net
Marty
November 17th, 2009 at 8:26 am
2-foot by 4-foot by 3/16-inch cement-asbestos (also called “transite”) boards. Has this deter buyers due to the asbestos being present? I understand it is not friable in it’s current hard state, but any drilling thru or cutting may have left some fibers floating around.
November 17th, 2009 at 8:30 am
I have a Lustron that I’m going to place on market for sale north of Dayton Ohio for less than $44,000.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:13 am
My friends and I just learned of Lustrons. We’d like to see one inside and outside and hopefully be guided by a knowledgeable owner. Is anyone willing to allow us to come see theirs? We’d travel to any state. We are in New Mexico and Colorado. Thanks for any tips.
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
You are welcome to tour our Luston home in Northeast Ohio. It is currently on the market for sale. Contact us at this email address.