Greendale, completed in 1938, was consciously designed as a midwestern town in both its physical character and social organization, where ordinary citizens could live in a safe, attractive, economical community that was in harmony with the surrounding farmland. A snapshot of 1930s idealism and ingenuity, Main Street Ready-Made makes a significant contribution to the history of cities, suburbs, and social planning in mid-century America.
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Greendale, completed in 1938, was consciously designed as a midwestern town in both its physical character and social organization, where ordinary citizens could live in a safe, attractive, economical community that was in harmony with the surrounding farmland. A snapshot of 1930s idealism and ingenuity, Main Street Ready-Made makes a significant contribution to the history of cities, suburbs, and social planning in mid-century America.
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