Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how!
Mid Century Living
023 - Mid Century Suburbs (More than just identical homes)
Join us as we walk down Main Street, USA and explore how suburbs came to be and how they're still the most popular place to live today! We cover the start of suburbs, the development of Levittowns, and how the car led to home ownership.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:00
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SHOW NOTES:
Levittown Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levittown
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How Suburban Are Big American Cities? How Suburban Are Big American Cities? | FiveThirtyEight
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White Flight - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_flight
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Overview of Suburbs - https://www.thoughtco.com/overview-of-suburbs-1435799
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
